I am 36, is it too late?

Not only will they hire you (provided your driving and criminal history aren't too bad) they'll train you and some will even pay you while they train you. You could be on a greyhound in about 48 hours on your way to get your CDL..

 

If you can pass a DOT physical and a drug test, you're good to go.
Here's one that starts a new class every Sunday afternoon.
Submit the application on the website and a recruiter will contact you.
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Keep us posted.
Pay varies a little bit from company to company.
Probably make about $55G - $65G your first year, after all training is complete and you're in your own assigned truck.
In other words, after you've completed all training; 12 months after that your pay will be approximately $55G - $65G.

 

What kind of tickets? Anything 15 mph over the speed limit?

You've got three options to get your CDL:

1. Spend your own money at a CDL school.
2. Use FREE gub'mint money (WOIA) at a CDL school.
3. Go on the indentured servitude plan where a company pays for your CDL training and you agree to work for them for about a year. Plans range from 8 months to 2 years.

What kind of driving do you want to do (flatbed, tanker, dry van). Where do you want to go (I-5, east coast, lower 48, home every night)?

 

Stevens Transport has a 12 month contract.
Transportation to the school is provided plus meals and lodging provided.
You might luck out and get the school in Denver, Colorado (Keensburg). It's a very good school. Your lodging is described as "apartment like hotel."