Can drivers be forced to quit for being too old?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Zonno, Nov 12, 2023.

  1. Grouch

    Grouch Road Train Member

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    I latched on to the best truck driving job that I ever had in my 60 yrs of driving trucks when I was 86 years old. Oh, the company sent me to have a DOT physical, I came away with a two year certification.
     
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  3. intrepidor

    intrepidor Medium Load Member

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    So if you're a black or brown lesbian you've got it made
     
  4. REO6205

    REO6205 Road Train Member

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    Not necessarily. They can be fired just like anyone else. Fair is fair, no?
     
  5. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    Does anyone work locally and see otr guys try to do the job.

    My last job had lotsa guys quit because they refused to work. They insisted on using the hos rules and could never get their day completed. So they didn't make any money.

    It's tough to find new guys who can work without logs or drive a stick.
     
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  6. Pepper24

    Pepper24 Road Train Member

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    Yes if you can’t pass the physical you are forced to quit
     
  7. The one california kid

    The one california kid Medium Load Member

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    Well do they have any openings over here in tornado Alley?
     
  8. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    36 !!! by the time you retire, ill be DEAD, ha ha ha
     
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  9. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Yeah, and there the best drivers you have.
     
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  10. Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    Im going to pass on this thread. Dont like whats being said. Have fun.
     
  11. Tall Mike

    Tall Mike Road Train Member

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    Forced to quit ? no
    Starved out until they quit ? yes
     
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