Starting Late in Life

Nahbrown · Jun 30, 2025

econnor65 said: ↑

. Then it hit me. My Ranger experience was directly applicable. Lots of synergy between planning a patrol and planning a trip. The terminology is different, but the concept and principles of patrolling are the same. Even Rogers Standing Orders can be applied to trip planning.
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Yep, work ethic, prioritization and logical planning will carry you far in most career fields.

Martha Grant · Jun 30, 2025

econnor65 said: ↑

New guy here. Retired soldier with twenty years in business development in the DoD market. I am done.

Plan is to get a CDL and go over the road for a few years. I passed my DOT physical last week. Studying to take the test for a learner permit. On the fence about whether or not to pay a local school or go a a paid company training.

I live in Fayetteville, NC. Local school is TransTech, $4,900 and five weeks, or going through Schneider CDL Apprenticeship Program in Charlotte, NC.

My personal driving record has a speeding ticket (64 in a 55) and two improper equipment citations within the last five years. No DUI or reckless offenses ever.

Question: Will the speeding ticket and two improper equipment violations affect my ability to get hired?
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Welcome!

Flashdrive7 · Aug 11, 2025 at 2:52 AM

econnor65 said: ↑

New guy here. Retired soldier with twenty years in business development in the DoD market. I am done.

Plan is to get a CDL and go over the road for a few years. I passed my DOT physical last week. Studying to take the test for a learner permit. On the fence about whether or not to pay a local school or go a a paid company training.

I live in Fayetteville, NC. Local school is TransTech, $4,900 and five weeks, or going through Schneider CDL Apprenticeship Program in Charlotte, NC.

My personal driving record has a speeding ticket (64 in a 55) and two improper equipment citations within the last five years. No DUI or reckless offenses ever.

Question: Will the speeding ticket and two improper equipment violations affect my ability to get hired?
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Flashdrive7 · Aug 11, 2025 at 2:57 AM

I met and worked with plenty of guys just like you. 20 years in the military, one who spent 20 as a cop. They were some of the best drivers and workers I knew. Their maturity and dedication were tremendous assets. One fellow who was a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer was nearly 70 and was one of the few partners who could out work me. Just sell yourself when you look for a company. They'll be happy to have you aboard. Best of luck.

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