Until what age can someone be a trucker

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  1. TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    I do what I can and stay in pretty good shape always have been. I was big into circuit training before I got into truck driving now I use a few free weights when I can. It's kinda my out from the grind of driving so many hours if that makes sense though my trainer put it well. If you do your job as a driver well you will be exhausted after every week and I am. I have to take care of myself because of my diabetes also.
     
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  3. aussiejosh

    aussiejosh Road Train Member

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    Well good on you POP that beats living in a retirement home that's for sure "Gitda _ Done"
     
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  4. PayCheck

    PayCheck Medium Load Member

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    I know a guy that's 89 that still drives, I know a guy that's 82 that I swear to god I can't keep up with but they have reputations that are greater then god. So it's not if you can do it it's if you can get hired.
     
  5. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    We have a driver that is 82. Been trucking for like 60 years. He did my road test. Super nice dude.
     
  6. 6daysontheroad

    6daysontheroad Medium Load Member

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    I'm still driving. My secret to longevity is whiskey, women and camel non-filters. Yep! Still going strong at 27.
     
  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    With a good record and physical card, I'd say you can go as long as a doctor will certify you.

    I have yet to hear about a company's insurance carrier cutting anyone off at any specific age though.
     
  8. James Johnson

    James Johnson Light Load Member

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    18 to 21. Had to go through training and everything. The health is the most problems truckers have. Like smoking is causing their health worse instead keeping it healthy.
     
  9. #wishfulthinking

    #wishfulthinking Light Load Member

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    As long as you're healthy and can pass a DOT physical and the required eye exams, you can drive. There is no actual age limit.
     
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