Retired, question.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by rocknroll81, Jul 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM.

  1. rocknroll81

    rocknroll81 Road Train Member

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    Anybody out here care to reply, been retired for 4 years, bored want to truck again, have Class A current FedMed, nobody will hire me, even with 43 years experience. Have things changed that much out here.
     
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  3. wis bang

    wis bang Road Train Member

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    The market is slow but look for smaller places. My last position was a family-owned warehouse with trucking and we preferred older, experienced drivers finding they handled the urban market better than younger guys. Places like this are out there, problem is finding them.
     
  4. Lonwolv54

    Lonwolv54 Light Load Member

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    Yes, I'd consider yourself blessed you were able to retire. Overall trucking is no longer a stable career, too many companies/ politicians trying to drop all of the barriers to entry. You could have a 100 years trucking experience, but most companies only care about the last three years unfortunately.
     
  5. Eddiec

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  7. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I was retired for 7 years and came back. But the company I was running for let me come back even with that 7 years not driving. But other companies I contacted wanted to make be go out with a trainer for 2 to 8 weeks. There are some companies that may take you on. I'll tag @Chinatown and he should know some.
     
  8. Broke_and_Hungry

    Broke_and_Hungry Light Load Member

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    Retired and back to driving part time. Went to a 100 truck fleet, can drive as many or few days as I want. Treated very well.
     
  9. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    After four years, I suspect you will need a refresher. Regardless of how many years of experience you have. Those 4 years away are a serious problem.
     
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  10. rocknroll81

    rocknroll81 Road Train Member

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    Southeast Wisconsin.
     
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  11. snicrep

    snicrep Road Train Member

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    There's a lot of dairy hauling I've seen. I've seen a lot of short class b tankers in Wisconsin.
     
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