How long out of truck before you have to start over?

I have seen time and time again where seasoned drivers have been treated like new students because they chose to get out of trucking for a while and then return. I dont think its fair, but I know it happens. My question is this- How long can you go without driving before most carriers class you as an inexperienced driver again? I am currently pregnant and thinking about taking 6 months off and then coming back after the baby is born but I sure do not want to start at the bottom of the ladder again when I am at the top of my game now.

 

Thanks for the replies guys
JLKK- I dont "have to" stop driving, but am considering it. The place I work now I am very lucky- I have a good boss that knows I am expecting and has bent over backwards to accomodate me. Including new tires and air ride trailers for my loads so I dont bounce. I really like my boss! I can run the local board or take longer stuff if I choose. The man of the house works for the same company I do and thankfully is a good provider. I could find something part time out of trucking and we would still be ok financially. I just am hesitant to give up what I have worked so hard to build, while at the same time trying to juggle family needs. And thanks for the congrats! I was diagnosed 14 years ago as infertile and surprise! We are very happy.

 

That's not a big deal for me, but its good to know! I assume they want proof you werent incarcerated during that time?

 

Aftershock-
My OB assured me that what little bouncing we get in todays commercial trucks is not harmful to an unborn child. They are well cushioned in the amniotic fluid and protected. Its one of the first things I asked at my first appointment. He said that nowadays women jog, exercise, lift weights etc and have perfectly healthy babies. The general rule of thumb he gave me was that if its uncomfortable or causes any pain, then dont do it, and dont take up jogging, weight lifting etc if I wasnt doing it before I got pregnant. Good question tho, and one I was concerned with myself.