Old guy gets a job in this recession!!!

Just like a 13 but you can split in the lower range. Not much use except offroad, like a log or dumptruck. Nice though. Best there is as far as I'm concerned.

 

Keep looking Boo,

It is somewhere out there, just hiding.

Good luck.

 

I do not know what you use for search, try this one:

http://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=driver&l=Phoenix

If you would like to change search area(town, state), put, for example, Colorado in that small window on top. This site show open positions from different sites, so instead of going through the monster, careerbuilder, jobsin(state)... you can see them in one place. Also, good feature of this site, it will send you new positions, which you are interested in, just put your e-mail address in that gray area at the bottom

I am considering relocation to NJ/NY/CT area or somewhere else, if I will find job. I am not driver.

 

At ripe old age of 54 I'm wondering why none of my "local apps" are calling for interviews at least. Sorry to hear about the BP...maybe have MD update card ASAP and go back to Safety?? Any thoughts on work in or around St. Louis is appreciated. Decided top try to go back OTR or at least regional on a dedicated... my only problem (not health) is recent divorce is my two dogs have to go with...the two others I can ship back to her...Any thoughts that don't involve getting rid of them is appreciated.

 

Gonzoteamster,

Try link I gave above, just put search areaSt. Louis

 

Gonzo: I think you'll find that we older guys are largely unappreciated, expected to be unmanagable from a micromanagement standpoint, expected to be a health hazard, and not be prone to starry-eyed idealism of the noobs, believing everything and working for peanuts. So, if you didn't get called back, it may be a blessing at every stop.
I'm a 55 year old powerlifter, dancer, mechanic, inventor, construction supervisor, carpenter, and many other hats...and only Watkins Sheppard saw fit to give me a prehire...which was revoked when they had to downsize a few months back. They're hiring again, but no school reimbursement any more - you can't afford to work for them.
I'll take on any two 25 year olds lumping a wagon and probably beat them both. But I can't get hired because I'm 55.
You wouldn't like me when I'm mad...

 

Red, I think you are partially correct about us "far over the hill" guys (strange though I never even gave it a thought that I was old until I started looking for a new job). My idealism is WAY back there, I refuse to work for peanuts but am willing to work cheaper (but only initially), and being micromanaged by half my age and far less in experience is not only a PITA but also an insult. Now the rules have changed so we either adapt or start delivering pizzas, or sell used cars until cheap SOB's realize you get what you pay for- unreliable, doesn't want to work, pain here, missed appts., freight turned over, and all the irresponsible sh@# we did before. We now realize there is a price to be paid so the company saves a penny but pays out a nickel. Sound wisdom. I also wear many hats and done a lot in my short 54 yrs. though not a powerlifter I can still pickup an average sized kid over my head just not throw them as far anymore!!! Endure this will improve hopefully soon enough to save us but keep the head held high and go down with dignity and style for that will be remembered far longer than a fool that works for nothing!!

 

Comes in handy occasionally when pulling off from a dead stop on a grade with some weight on. Easier on the drive train.