How much will my skills have diminished in one year?

The details aren't non-essential; they give us proper perspective.
Yes, you'll be fine "jumping back in the truck."
Virginia Beach is an excellent location for someone in your situation.
Refrigerated freight is what's happening now.
Of course, there's probably some flatbed companies that may be interested in you.

 

Marten Transport has an excellent pay schedule.
Has a terminal in Colonial Heights, VA
Short app on opening page:
Marten Transport® CDL Company | Marten® Trucking Jobs Near You
The Colonial Heights Terminal opened in September 2012. The terminal houses an Operations department, driver orientation, a four bay shop including an inspection bay and wash bay for tractors and trailers, and a fully secured yard. Colonial Heights is home to our Mid-Atlantic fleet, and drivers have access to the drivers’ lounge, restroom, showers and laundry facilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
CDL-A TRUCK DRIVER JOBS: GUARANTEED $70,000/YR MINIMUM PAY. TOP DRIVERS EARN $100,000+.
$1,350 GUARANTEED MINIMUM WEEKLY PAYCHECK. $600 HIRING BONUS ON 1ST PAYCHECK!

 

MARTEN MEANS MORE

• $70,000+ GUARANTEED YEARLY SALARY
• $75,000+ AVERAGE YEARLY SALARY
• TOP DRIVERS EARN $100,000+ YEARLY
• $1,350 GUARANTEED WEEKLY PAY
• $1,400+ AVERAGE WEEKLY PAY
• $600 HIRING BONUS ON 1ST PAYCHECK
• MULTIPLE HOME TIME OPTIONS
• DETENTION PAY = UP TO $195 PER DAY
• INCLEMENT WEATHER PAY = UP TO $250 PER DAY
• LAYOVER PAY = UP TO $250 PER DAY
• WEEKEND LAYOVER PAY = UP TO $300 PER DAY
• DRIVEWYZE CARRIER
• LATE-MODEL EQUIPMENT WITH APUS - AVERAGE 2 YEARS OR NEWER
• MARTEN IS A TOP PAY CERTIFIED CARRIER

 

Speedway
Chesapeake, VA
$88,000 - $102,000 a year
License Requirements:

• REQUIRED - 2 years of Class A driving experience
• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker and HazMat endorsement
• TWIC card (FL, TN, SC, VA)
• A copy of the complete job description, which includes the minimum requirements and essential functions of the position, is available on request.

 

Central Transport
www.centraltransport.com
5858 Bayside Rd, Virginia Beach, Va 23455

 

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You need to get back behind the wheel soon, though. These companies are real wierd about drivers that don't drive for a couple of years, they act like the driver thats been out of the seat is worse than a a driver with a drug problem. After 2 years Western Express is about the only I have found to retrain ( funny way to put it) experienced drivers.