Anyone else a late bloomer, 40 and above just getting into driving?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by steve-in-kville, Mar 19, 2025.

  1. steve-in-kville

    steve-in-kville Bobtail Member

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    Yep. Three years. Otherwise I'd have to buy myself out. Unless something weird happens, not seeing that being an issue.
     
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  3. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I was 45 when I started driving and 30 years later I'm still doing it.
     
  4. Lennythedriver

    Lennythedriver Road Train Member

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    I got mine at 49/50. I’m now 57 and I’m still out here. Been running nonstop. I wasn’t the youngest student in my class by far. If my health permits, I plan to drive until I’m about 70 so I’ve got another 13 years to go which would give me a grand total of 20 years. My advice Is try and get in with the best company you can to start, but it probably won’t be the best company you can end up at. Put in about a year and a half and come out with a completely clean record and you can pretty much go anywhere.
     
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  5. silverspur

    silverspur Road Train Member

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    And now you're 90. I admire your work ethic. If I recall correctly you don't exactly need the money either. World traveler etc.

    America needs more like you.
    Younger generations should take note.
     
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  6. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    You don't recall correctly.
    I am 69 now, I have never traveled the world and I have very little money.
     
  7. Cherokee65

    Cherokee65 Medium Load Member

    I’m 60:D Better late than never! Been a childhood dream to be a Trucker and here I am with about a month experience. Wish I had done this right out of high school.
     
  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Do some traveling overseas and then you'll want to live forever!
     
  9. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I don't have any interest to travel overseas. The couple months I spent in Japan was quite enough for me.
     
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  10. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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  11. RollinChaos

    RollinChaos Light Load Member

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    Earned my CDL November 2024 in early 50s

    After 30 years in the corporate world I needed a change. No regrets.
     
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