How should I explain a long retirement?

OK Allow Me, I take your point on the state of the industry. The more I read here, the more I wonder if it's worth the payback.

I checked three web sites, actually went into the job application process at each site. Swift requires five years. Werner and CR England require three. So, they vary, but it looks like at least some stick to the legal minimum.

I'll repeat what I posted previously, which can also be found on the web sites:

Ten years history must be provided if you drove a CMV at any time during the previous ten years. If not, the legal requirement is three years.

 

Barndog; I have a situation similar to yours. I retired early (at 54) from an airline job where I spent 27 years. Due to their scam bankruptcy they were able to steal a majority of my pension so I need to work a few more years to retire again!! The work history just needs to go back to when I worked (retired in 2004) and any gaps can be verified by someone who knows you (this is only needed if a company wants a piece of paper for your file). With your work history and personal background you will have no problems. Good luck to you and keep a positive outlook.

 

Some doors may be slammed closed on you but many will open wide when they see your background of reliability and professionalism. Dependability is going to be a major plus for you. Cheers

 

I guess this is just part of the problem with trying to get information from the Internet...there are a lot of different explanations, experiences and opinions, and I never quite know which one is right, until the rubber hits the road. But anyway, my story is what it is, so when the questions are asked, I'll answer them as best I can. It's early in the game for me, so there's no telling how it'll all shake out.

You've given me food for thought, and I thank you for that!

 

All right...yammering about it gets me nowhere. Filled out an application, laid it right out...retired for the last ten years, also included two previous jobs that covered six years.

One way or another, I'm gonna get some answers...

 

Well in all honesty that is the only way to find out ...from them. We can speculate and hem and haw or make judgements but it doesn't amount to anything tangible. The companies make the rules we have to dance to. Good luck, be safe, have fun

 

And there you have it. The facts are what they are, and I'm not gonna try and spin them otherwise - it's always been my experience that if ya do, it'll come back to bite ya!

I figure if it ain't gonna fly, better to find out now than after I go sit in class for three months and spend twenty five hundred bucks.