Am I too old to get back into trucking?

Swift Refrigerated | School for CDL Training

 

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School is in Missouri. Ask for refrigerated division.
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Do not wait for call backs from recruiters, because they selom make them do to the volume of calls that they have to make. Always get the name, number and email address of the recruiter, and do a follow up's with them until you get a yes or no answer.

 

So much for all the "bad" news.....now, for some good:

1) As has already been pointed out earlier/above, you're certainly not too old to get back into the game, if you want to. In fact--I think a lot of companies would appreciate the idea of having an older, more mature driver on board--especially given your previous experience. That too, will count for something later on.

2) HERE'S THE "REAL DEAL": IT'S A "DRIVER'S MARKET" RIGHT NOW. The trucking job scene is super-hot (as of this writing, anyway). Stick around, and after you get enough "new" experience (and maybe the appropriate endorsements, as needed)--you can (later) have your pick of trucking jobs.

Dysfunction is everywhere. Be persistent, stay the course, keep knocking....and you'll get there.

--Lual

 

Schneider training is good, but the company is known for very low pay. Your weekly pay won't be much.

 

Chinatown (as usual) is right.

Yes, Schneider will indeed get you back on the road again....and their training is very good--but, unless you really know what you're doing--your paychecks there will pretty much suck as a new(er) driver.

You stand a much better chance of doing better financially if you instead go with one of his listed recommendations.

Look especially hard at the LTL sector. YRC/Yellow (listed above) is a good example. Last time I looked--their website tells how you can get free health insurance working there.

--Lual

 

Honestly, if he were in our hiring area and found a way to get his CDL back, we'd likely hire him on the spot. Anyone with a clean record and years of experience can have the recent experience requirement waived if they pass our road test... and some of this is like riding a bike.

 

Are Schneider and CRST the only companies you've applied to?