Old Driver but been out of Driving for 16 years , My age is 52. is this too old [Need advice please]

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  1. bigbyrc

    bigbyrc Light Load Member

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    LOL LOL HA HA HA!!!!!!!!
    HEY YOU WILL MAKE IT LOOK GOOD BROTHER!!! ;-D
    SEE YA OUT THERE!!!!
    HOLD IT IN THE ROAD, BE CAREFUL AND WATCH THOSE 4 WHEELERS, THEY'RE GETTING REAL SLOPPY AND DUMBED DOWN OUT THERE!!
    KEEP A DASH CAMERA GOING IN THE FRONT AND DOWN EACH SIDE, THEY'RE STILL TRYING TO GET PAID OFF OF US ALL!!!
    Peace and Blessings!!!
     
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  3. bigbyrc

    bigbyrc Light Load Member

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    Atlanta, Georgia U.S.A.
    YOU GUYS GOT SOME COOL OLD SCHOOL WAYS UP THERE & NICE SCENERY, NOT TO MENTION BEAUTIFUL LADIES, I LOVE 'EM!!! ;-D
     
  4. Orian sport

    Orian sport Bobtail Member

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    Well I'm still living in Taiwan but when I go back I would like to find a nice school in Canada or Ontario. I don't know if they have refresher courses for people like me. But remember I only have a DM licence now.

    Also If anyone that might be able to point me in the right direction with a company that might take someone with my situation in Canada?

    Thank you!
     
  5. bigbyrc

    bigbyrc Light Load Member

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    I WOULD LOVE TOO, BUT BUSY RIGHT NOW, BUT ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GOTO YOUR SEARCH ENGINE AND TYPE IN GOOGLE.COM AND THEN TYPE IN THE GOOGLE SEARCH BOX "TRUCK COMPANIES IN CANADA WITH REFRESHER COURSES" OR "CANADA CDL REFRESHER COURSES" OR "CANADIAN CDL SCHOOLS" OR "CANADIAN CDL REFRESHER COURSES"...
    SOMETHING LIKE THAT AND YOU WILL FIND THEM!!!!
    PEACE AND BLESSINGS!!!
     
  6. Orian sport

    Orian sport Bobtail Member

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    Very kind of you to take the time to give me some help and suggestions.
     
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  7. Orian sport

    Orian sport Bobtail Member

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    Can anyone tell me if Humber College is a good place for a refresher course or might there be a better place to go to?

    Any suggestions would be very grateful!
     
  8. Garththomas

    Garththomas Light Load Member

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    I got mine with Transport Training Centers of Canada, they have schools all over Ontario. Im 59.
     
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  9. driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    Please stop saying your very old a 52,lol
    I'm a little more than a few beyond that and your making me feel old. lmao
     
  10. Jazz1

    Jazz1 Road Train Member

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    You would likely have to take a complete AZ course. Contact MTO and find out if a refresher course is available for a license that has not been valid for as long as yours. Rules have changed significantly in Ontario. Your past experience should land you a job once license is valid.
    52 is not old,, retirement for you got bumped up to 67
     
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  11. Orian sport

    Orian sport Bobtail Member

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    So if I redid my AZ I should be able to get a job even at 52.

    Thank you nice to know. Feel much better,


     
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