How many started truck driving at the age of 50+?

Go for it! You may not even be the SENOIR citizen in your class.

 

I hear ya', BD, it's tough in those classrooms with all the walkers (with the tennis balls) in there.

 

When i was younger i was a hot tar roofer & shingles , it's hard work , it was good for my body staying in shape & keeping the edge , when decided to try trucking out , my father was upset with me ,sayin he didn't raise me to run from hard work or doin what i had to do , he didn't have alot of respect for this profession & my only defense was to claim making more $ for my family .....i agree this is a lazy mans job or so it appears i should also say & some drivers are lazy ....my mission is still the same , im not as quick as i used be but on the roof tops ,but i can get old with this job still hold my value & productivity as long as i take care of my cdl & drive safe , i can work for anyone i choose , i didn't go the O/O route , it just seemed like too much head ack , everyone is different tho , im sure those op guys have learned to keep their ducks in a row & makin a buck

 

Well thanks for sharing..I just turned 50 after 18 years of doing this and I wish I would have done something else before I got to this point.." if I would of known then what I know now I wont not be doing this" is my point of view..

 

Count me in....started in Oct 2010. Mid December 2014 celebrated 61 years on this rock. ~abby

 

Are you two saying 50 is old?lol

 

I got my cdl when I was 18 in 1974 been driving all this time now 58. Ready to retire!!!!!!!!!

 

Hi bigdogpile, me too, although I haven't driven in 8 years, I too, wish I'd have done something better with my life. When I started in the '70's, I had a gas. I couldn't believe I got paid to do that. Then, marriage, kids, house, I literally couldn't quit, and that's when it just became a job. My O/O years in the late '80's, early '90's added a little steam, (with my old Pete below) but after my ex threatened to leave me, I went back to a company job, but after being an O/O, it just wasn't the same. My wife left me anyway, and I always regretted selling the old Pete. Now with all the regulations and crazy drivers, I doubt I will ever go back in a truck again.

 

Started at 49, after 20 years as a self-employed contractor. It was something I always wanted to try, and it's relatively easy to get into. I think the industry values "older" drivers coming into trucking. Usually more mature, responsible, less drama and many years of driving experience.(non cdl)

 

Too funny of a subject. Why in the world would you go trucking at 50. Shouldn't you be looking at sitting on an island somewhere fishing? As long as the driver can handle the truck I guess its alright. You hear of the senior drivers plowing into crowds all the time in cars. Scary thought. At 65 you should be taking a nap.