72 coming back. I'd like some insight and perhaps some advice.

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  1. luv2fly352

    luv2fly352 Light Load Member

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    A little background: Been outta trucking over a dozen years and left due to a very serious family illness. I'm a 72 veteran in good health,passed my DOT physical after reactivating my CDL with all endorsements plus TWIC. Never had a DUI,never been arrested and have a clean MVR and DAC.

    Here's where the insight and advice comes in: After reading at many Forums and many many posts with all the somewhat drastic changes in trucking since i've driven OTR, i'm not at all sure which company to go with; i'm uncertain and unsure about which direction to head in.

    I only intend to drive at most a year or two. I'm retired and doing well enough that i don't "have to drive" but would like to within the time frame i've outlined just for the extra cash in order to do some home improvements and that's about it folks.

    Hope i didn't bore anyone and all responses appreciated. Thanks!
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Did you apply to any of the companies recommended on your other thread, such as Abilene Motor Express?
    If you don't want to venture too far out, make some personal visits to local outfits.
     
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    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Knight/Swift just bought Abilene. Might be some not so good changes coming soon.
     
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  5. AZ Pete

    AZ Pete Medium Load Member

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    Your 72?
    Buy your own truck and go to work for Mercer.
    Truck when you want.
    LOL
     
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  6. luv2fly352

    luv2fly352 Light Load Member

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    Hey,thanks so much for your help and reply. I've only spoken to a few,including Schneider,which i'm still undecided about and some want only team drivers though i only want solo. Any thoughts on Schneider? Thanks again sir.
     
  7. luv2fly352

    luv2fly352 Light Load Member

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    Nahhh....i don't wanna be tied to truck payments or lock into it. Just interested in being a company driver, but thanks for the input.
     
  8. luv2fly352

    luv2fly352 Light Load Member

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    Thank you for your reply and info. I appreciate it!
     
  9. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    If he gets in before the changes start, he should be ok.
     
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  10. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Schneider Bulk (tankers) is ok.
    On your other thread someone recommended Magnum Ltd. That's a good choice.
     
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  11. luv2fly352

    luv2fly352 Light Load Member

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    Okay,i'll look into them. Thanks! I appreciate it.
     
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