Work History Question--Any Chance?

I did search the threads and found references here and there on this topic as it relates to Maverick. However, I wanted to post this to see I anyone has a more similar situation. I am not interested in subjective debate as much as I am just experiences or facts as you may know them.

Here are my facts. I had a successful career in the white-collar world from the early 90's until 2013. I was with my last employer for over 9 years. After making plans for quite some time in preparation, I voluntarily left that career to pursue personal interests and spend time traveling extensively with my family. We planned for that period to last somewhere between 2 - 4 years and I am now approaching the 2.5 year point.

During that period, I have had no formal employment, by choice. (We do file a farm tax return, but we did that while I was employed also.) My previous work history was solid, and I was fortunate to experience success in my field.

I have been interested in OTR flatbed trucking for a long time, and it has been on the list of possible future pursuits. That interest has evolved to the degree that I am exploring options to determine whether or how to move forward.

I have read that Maverick as well as some other companies (that hire inexperienced drivers) will not consider someone in my situation, regardless of why or the fact that you planned for it financially and chose it voluntarily.

1. Is that accurate?
2. What other companies fall into this category?
3. Is there a way to reason with a decision maker?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

 

@bullhaulerswife, @PackRatTDI @Oscar the KW, @MACK E-6 , My apologies. I mistakenly placed this in the Melton forum. Could someone please move it to the appropriate Maverick forum? Thanks!