Any and all questions about what companies are looking for in drivers!

Hey, sorry for the delay, I normally get an email when someone posts and I haven't gotten any.

Anyway, in answer to your question, if you've been out of the truck for 5 years, most companies are going to treat you like a brand new driver. Most companies will only consider the past 2-3 years as valid experience.

A lot of companies have regional fleets where you're home each weekend, if you qualify . . .

 

Well because of EOE laws, you can't be denied a job because of your age exclusively . . . you may need to pass a physical, but not anything more than is required of every new hire

 

Fair enough . . . I can tell you from my experience though that it's a 2-way street. And let's be honest, many drivers will talk to multiple recruiters, and mix-up what they're told from several companies and "misremember" what they were told. Anything that's important should be documented . . . have the recruiter put into an email at least.

 

Passing the drive test is different than recruiting . . . I drove for Conway truckload and was often surprised by who they would pass. Had a gal in my orientation class that completely butchered the drive test (curbing, honked at several times, lane control, side swiping trees . . . went to do backing and after 15 minutes asked where to find reverse. She was passed, and when I asked the tester what a fail would take, he replied that she would be with the company longer than I would . . . so he passed her.

 

Good comment . . . it's all about fuel savings. However most research indicates that there isn't much of a savings from 62 mph to 65 mph. Regardless it's not a huge difference in paycheck either if you really do the math.

 

Fair criticism . . . i checked it out the first day or so, but nobody had posted anything. Normally I get an email whenever someone posts, but nothing came. Sorry about that . . . I would've responded had I know there were things to respond to. I'll check more often and not rely on email notices.

 

Well, whether a company would "overlook" you or not, it's illegal for them to . . . but obviously some companies will anyway. In your situation, your best bet is probably to find a smaller company . . . they'll probably pay you better anyway.