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  1. Aug 26, 2013 #1
    jamesgodawgs1

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    I have been thinking about becoming a truck driver. My question is i am 42 years old, is that too old to be getting into a career like this? Would greatly appreciate some advice.
     
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  3. Aug 26, 2013 #2
    sirhwy

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    You are not too old. Go for it.
     
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  4. Aug 26, 2013 #3
    Lilbit

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    Welcome to the party!

    I've got a couple of years on you, and I'm just getting back in the seat after being out for several years.
     
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  5. Aug 26, 2013 #4
    DragonTamerBrat

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    My husband started driving 2 years ago. At the age of 45.
     
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    TaserTot

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    You want some advice? RUN. AWAY.
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2013 #6
    Chinatown

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    Actually, you're pretty young! You'll see what I mean once you get on the road and see all the gray hair in truckstops.
     
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  9. Sep 9, 2013 #7
    sirhwy

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    Seems like I heard the average age of a truck driver is @46.
     
    sirhwy, Sep 9, 2013
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