Too old to start..

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Banker786, Jan 18, 2019.

  1. SteerTire

    SteerTire Road Train Member

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    I knew 3 personally. That’s why they’re ex wives now.
     
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  3. tramm01

    tramm01 Road Train Member

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    Who told you that? 55 and starting on the third round. When they shovel dirt in your face your done— but you won’t care.
     
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  4. BUMBACLADWAR

    BUMBACLADWAR Road Train Member

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    Look on the Bright Side...if You Start Now...Youll Get Respect...Shippers&Drivers "Will Assume" youve Probably been "Driving for 30 Years. Id Go For It.JMO
     
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  5. Midwesttrucker

    Midwesttrucker Light Load Member

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    54???? Hell your young in trucker terms. All these companies care about is that you have a CDL with the proper endorsements. They don't care about your age at all. Most of the students I train are in their 50's and ALL had jobs when they got their CDL. Get it done driver.
     
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  6. flint1760

    flint1760 Bobtail Member

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    Go for it! If it’s what you want to do and your family supports it. I’m 65 and good shape. Have been driving class B all my life. Looking for work, this time class A, in fact had an interview today. I’m very hopeful it works out as it’s 20 miles from home.
     
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  7. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Hell, I’m 57 and I’m planning at least another 20 yrs.
     
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  8. Lazer

    Lazer Road Train Member

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    You would be a perfect company driver:
    you will not have a bunch of children on the company's health plan
    you will more than likely never get to the max level for paid vacation
    not many 'family events' you need to get home for
     
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  9. Flat Earth Trucker

    Flat Earth Trucker Road Train Member

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    Shoot. I went to school with a 74 year old man. Trucking companies are ready to take advantage of you regardless of your age. Operators are standing by. Call now.
    You'll be fine. Just stay away from CRST and CR England. Unless you're a masochist.
     
  10. LGarrison

    LGarrison Road Train Member

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    To the one who says he's too old major lawsuit
     
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  11. thelushlarry

    thelushlarry Road Train Member

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    You can do it!!!!!!
     
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