Keeping a CDL after retiring

Moving to SD next year so maybe a fill in or ag part time gig

 

A buddy of mine retired from my joint a couple years ago and got a gravy gig as a driver Ed instructor in an affluent suburb.
Loves it.

 

Trucking almost made me forget the word fun, also.

 

You know, now it can be told, while I liked "operating the machine" part, I actually hated trucking. Trouble was, I was already spoiled by the job, and not much else could compare. Oh, in the beginning, it was great fun. I couldn't believe I got paid to do that. Then the responsibilities kicked in. It became a job I had to do and nothing more. Fun was kind of rekindled when I bought my own truck, but the reality of that kicked in too, and I was overjoyed to be away from that. I'm always a bit saddened when I hear of a driver who is retired, but still wants to drive. They say they miss it, but more accurately, they don't know what to do with themselves. I too love my retirement, the absolute LAST thing I would do is drive a truck again. Retirement is kind of a sham, you have the time to do all those things you dreamed of while working, but health and money limit that considerably, so careful retirement planning, something I didn't do, is crucial. I think I'll take a nap,,,

 

Thanks, but actually, the owner op part was the zenith of my career, it was the company jobs that I had my fill of. Fact is, one of the 1st trucks I drove with a 350 HP motor, was my own. ALL the fleet trucks were less than 300. No, where I went wrong, is I tried to do it all, and failed miserably. I'm sorry to hear about the co-workers. I don't remember many jobs that had poor workers, except my union bread job, and had good memories of my fellow O/Os. We went out of our way to help each other. I suppose that's gone too.

 

With all due respect, how can you do business like that? I can't disagree with you, it seems like an epidemic, I couldn't imagine being in charge of hiring. I suppose, after us old farts are gone, that had a shred of respect, people will think anti-social is the norm. I hope I'm gone by then.