Too old for flatbed?

Number 5 was a gal in Houston. Long ago but like yesterday. Should have married her. But... it probably would not have worked out in the long run. I consider myself very fortunate.

 

@majorbanjo thank you for your service. I'm a bit [very little bit!] younger than you, but I sure will stick with tanking, as @Chinatown said. . . easier on the body, and the pocket. It still has it's physical aspects; catwalks, tank hatches and hoses etc, so you will get your work out for sure. I respect the He!! outta the OS/OD ~ HeavyHaul flatbed guys; I get stuck in Ohio winters with a few of these, unfortunately; they never go 'without a hitch' . . . could be just me but .... nah!! No matter what, it's all what you make it. LEARN IT, DO IT, AND SAFETY FIRST!~!!

PS: I don't think your age has any thing to do with what your physical abilities are; just ask my wife, LoL!~

 

40 years old (where'd the time go? I swear I was young and stupid just yesterday!), dragged a box from 98 til '13. Been an open deck runner ever since (2.5 years!). Can't go back to dragging a box now, I've just started figuring the flatbed thing out!

Yeah, I get hurt more often and it does take longer to heal (if it heals at all!). But worth it in the end. Much happier as a flatbedder that I ever was as a doorswinger. I stay with companies a lot longer now, too! Generally stick with a box hualer for about six months, just celebrated my two year anniversary with my current carrier!

 

I drove for Schwerman and made $65K, but every terminal is different. I wasn't out of the Jacksonville terminal.

 

Apply anyway. Flatbed has been hit harder than other sectors in terms of "driver shortage", as very few younger drivers want the additional labor of being a flatbedder. Frankly, todays younger drivers WANT to hit the dock and sit in the bunk playing video games for four or five hours rather than chuck some chains and tarps and get down the road.

 

Rinaudo has been hiring new cdl grads. Maybe they changed their policy or the website isn't up to date.

 

Try calling them. They used to take on students.

 

Nah you good ive seen some older ppl do it and they look like they were on there 60 big belly person do it no offense to anyone but you be ok

 

Hey Agitator just my opinion but with all that experience please post more than just 20 times! Don't let valuable experience remain under your hat, for Gods sake spill!