Age Descrimination

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by spindrift, Mar 8, 2015.

  1. spindrift

    spindrift Road Train Member

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    What's the likelihood that it would be difficult for a guy in his mid 50s to find a trucking company willing to take him on? Assume a solid work history, no felonies or drug use, yadda, yadda.

    And yes, it's me.
     
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  3. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    You'll fit right in. At 26 i was the youngest person in trucking school.
     
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  4. KW Cajun

    KW Cajun Road Train Member

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    Not a problem at all. Look at my profile. I have no problems,, and in fact, many times they prefer us 'old schoolers. Ya whippersnapper!
     
  5. Starboyjim

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  6. dave93

    dave93 Light Load Member

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    how old is the average trucker. I'll be going to trucking school soon only 21
     
  7. GenericUserName

    GenericUserName Road Train Member

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    Wild guess maybe 35 or so. There will either be just you or possibly one other person your age, most likely.

    Trucking is a loner career. Nobody else matters but you and your aspirations. You will most likely never see anyone from your class again once you secure your cdl.
     
  8. texasbbqbest

    texasbbqbest Road Train Member

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    I'm definitely the youngest in my class too. We have a few late 20's, a bunch in their 30's, and several 40's+.
     
  9. Freddy57

    Freddy57 Road Train Member

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    In trucking...old guys rule!!!
     
  10. Pumpkin Oval Head

    Pumpkin Oval Head Road Train Member

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    With a clean record, you will likely get every job you apply for. I did, in my late 50s. A clean record is more important than age. Most applicants do not have a clean record, so you will go to the head of the line.
     
  11. dave93

    dave93 Light Load Member

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    yea im guessing i would be the youngest in my class but thats okay i work at a dealership as a mechanics apprentice everyone else i work with mostly 45 and up prefer to be around older people more responsible. most of my friends from high school now all have their drivers license now suspended or barely getting them back
     
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