varifiable work history

I have been just sniffing around looking into the qualifications to be paid for CDL training from trucking companies.
I should meet every qualification except a verifiable work history.
I was laid off from a construction job in 2007 because of the housing market crash and foreseen recession.
Back then the only work to find was under the table.
At the end of 2011 I became very ill and lost all my savings figuring out what was wrong with me.
I struggled but continued to work under the table till the end of 2012 and I was physically unable to work anymore.
I had to apply for Medicaid which I am still on.
I do not qualify for cash assistance.
It took a a year or so to feel better enough to be able to work again.
At the end of 2013 My Father became Ill and I decided to take care of him .
He is better now and I need a job as I have nothing in the way of income or savings.
Truck driving would be perfect for me as I have no Wife or children.
I have read where these companies will turn you down if you do not have a verifiable work history for the last 6 to 12 months.
Anyone out there know a way around this.
I know working under the table is illegal and I do not want to mention this but how do you think this country was built?

Any suggestions around this dilemma would be appreciated.
Thanks~

 

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What?
Sure you answered the right thread?

 

You mean recent work history?
I'm 56 and worked for 30 years before being laid off in 2007.

With your suggestion I might as well look into something else.
Even if I came up with the money for training no none would hire me because of a gap in work history.
These trucking Companies must not be in desperate need of more drivers if they won't hire you because you had to stop working for valid reasons.

 

I'm not disabled.
I ended up having autoimmune thyroid disease that knocked me on my butt.
Till I found the right doctor and medication I truly thought I was dying.
Within a year I am in better health than I ever was as I suspect I had this thyroid problem most of my life.
My 90 year old WW2 veteran Father became I'll with heart disease.
I have an enormous respect for my Dad and he deserved to be taken care of with dignity.

 

Well maybe I should start making some calls to these companies and see what they say.
I won't be serious about any employment till the beginning of next year.

My Father has a lot of health problems but he keeps bouncing back.
He still walks around as good as any of us and still drives his car.
Men from his era are made of steel......

Thanks for your suggestion.