I retired a couple months ago I originally wanted to wait until January of 2025, but the closer I got, the more I couldn't stand it and gave my 2 weeks. Hehe the countdown was killing me!
A couple weeks ago, I had my Med Card renewed for $75 bucks by a Chiropractor who was licensed to give CDL physicals. I never want to go back to work, certainly not full time, but I want to keep my options open. Now just keeping my Med Card is only part of it. Most companies want some experience in the last three years. So I need to figure out how to be able to show some experience, periodically to stay a viable employee.
Has anyone else wanted to do this? What would be the minimum experience per every 3 years would I need to stay viable? Where could I work the absolute minimum to pull this off?
My work history is exemplary- last ten years, no moving violations, no DOT accidents (did break a mirror in an icy parking lot), never put it in a ditch. I did have a 10mph speeding ticket but that was over 20 years ago. Currently have HazMat/tanker, Doubles/triples endorsements. I'm 66
Opinions?
Retired recently. Want to keep CDL valid and usable.
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by omaharj, Dec 10, 2024.
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I am in same spot. Med card has a year plus on it. Downside is i can only make 1850 a month before it starts reducing payment. But really i dont want to drive again, what i loved about it has faded. But.... i got into driving as a way to go places- even destination was warehouse. And i still want to go places, but not in a truck on an interstate. I have a bubbletop ford van that i am outfitting to live in and float around the southwest on 2 lane highways.
I figured i would do seasonal work hauling produce from fields or something for money for toys (bicycles and guns) or unforeseen expenses. Dunno, i have time to think it thoAttached Files:
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Work for a temp. agency or move overseas where you don't need to work.
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You'd get better answers if we knew your approx location.
A zip could would be just great....
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Omaha- I'm in Omaha
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How many years driving trucks before you retired ?
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over 20. BTW I was food service-local and then Line haul the last 10. I'm only doing local stuff, if any.
I don't need to work (unless my planning was WAY off heheh) I just can't wrap my head around letting go of my CDL. Like it's my security blanket, or a part of me. Maybe that will change after a while, but now that I'm retired it just seems important to hang on to it. May be irrational. -
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