Will age hurt me?

Hey clayshot; I'm a 66 retired stone mason/cement finisher outta jersey and been driving since '09 off and on for various companies. Memorize the eyechart or have eyeglasses that can get you thru it. At most truckstops they have parking for the handicapped truck drivers. THAT, should sum it up.

 

These companies are so desperate for drivers, all that matter is that you can pass the DOT physical and drug screen.

 

the only problem is the recent experience thing
I had to do a refresher course to even be considered by most companies

 

I'm 55 and I had 8 pre-hire letters while I was still in CDL school. My age did not appear to be a handicap in obtaining a job.

 

Actually it will more than likely be a plus......maturity goes a long way to making a good driver. little things that really set younger guys off , don't seem so important once you have a day or two behind you , and know in the big scheme of things the small stuff don't matter. Good Luck !

 

Your age is not a negative factor. I am 60 and have been hired by 3 different companies when I walked in the door (subject to background check and driving record check). If you have a clean driving record, and have no criminal background, and no drug convictions, you will be in the top 25% of all driver applicants. They will snap you up before the end of the week!!!

I still get multiple emails every day from when I applied for one job online a few months ago. My one application through CareerBuilder must have gotten sent to over 25 companies online.

 

Matski do you mind sharing the school and the 8 companies that pre-hired you ?

 

What you received was an automated email.But exspect to get calls tomorrow.You'll have to fill out their application either by them faxing it to you or go to their website.