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Return to Trucking After a Few Years

Discussion in 'Seek Employment' started by insipidtoast, Jul 20, 2026.

  1. insipidtoast

    insipidtoast Road Train Member

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    I've been out of trucking for six years. Three years prior OTR experience, with a clean record.

    Want a company that doesn't treat me as a new driver. I can tolerate a period out on the road with a trainer, but don't feel it should be as long as for a new driver.

    Want a company with a rider policy. Ideally able to take the passenger with me day one after the training period ends. Permanent setup - not just one of those deals where they expect the passenger to be an occasional ride along.

    Hometime location flexible. Moving back the USA after a few years overseas, so I'm not tied to any one spot.

    Interested in Dry Van or Food Grade Tanker work. Not too picky about lanes. I've only ever done irregular route OTR, which I prefer. Would prefer to avoid the NE.

    Reefer, Hazmat and Flatbed are all second/third choice.

    No driver-facing cameras.

    Hopefully there are still options this day and age. I used to roll with companies that had me driving ~3000 miles per week. I guess I was fortunate enough to not be with companies that give you 2-3 days for 450-mile loads, and then make you sit around waiting for the next 300 mile run.
     
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  3. WaletichTransport

    WaletichTransport Light Load Member

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    Hi!

    Thanks for sharing your background! You bring solid OTR experience, and we may be able to work something out. While being out of trucking for a few years can affect certain opportunities, it's definitely worth having a conversation based on what you're looking for.

    Please reach out to Kacie, and she'll be happy to go over your experience, discuss your preferences including rider policy, home time, equipment, and camera concerns and see what opportunities might be the best fit for you. We look forward to hearing from you!

    Please contact our Recruiter & Driver Orientation specialist, Kacie Stevensen via email (kacies@waletich.com) or give us a call! 507-931-2000, 888-552-3898.

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