Trucking again?

You will always hear more bad than good. It really is what you make of it. I came back after a 28 year hiatus and am glad I did.

Your company choice will have a lot to do with it too. Personally, teams are not for me, I prefer the solitude. I went with Stevens but really was just looking for refrigerated work. No reason for that other than my personal belief the economy is not yet recovering and even in bad times, people have to eat.


Good luck with tour decisions.

 

you realize without recent driving experience you will have to at least take a refresher course if not start over
insurance companies demand it

 

well if you wanted to fly with passengers probably more involved or less involved buying your own truck

 

Yes Cobra, I am still with Stevens. Miles so far are ok, as they get to know me better so will the miles.and runs. Part ofnthe learning curve as they say.

 

3 takeoffs and landings within the preceding 90 days and you're all set for passengers. Haven't flown in 90 days? Tell yer buddy to wait at the hangar for a few minutes, go out and get your 3 takeoffs and landings and you're good to go. You can fly passengers or freight (even in multi-engine jet aircraft) as long as you don't get paid for it and you're qualified with the aircraft. Flying "for hire" is where the heavy restrictions come in.

You can tool around in your Eclipse 550 jet at over 40k feet and over 400 mph with passengers as long as you're qualified in that aircraft, and if you can afford it. You could even take your 10 break from your truck, hop in the jet and fly your buddies to a tropical island for a milkshake, fly back and drive your truck .. as long as it's been 10 hours. You wouldn't even have to worry about a drug test until you're back on duty under your CDL.