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Originally Posted by GMAN
Older drivers are actually a hot commodity with carriers. Older drivers don't tend to move around as much as younger ones, are generally more dependable and have safer driving habits. I believe the oldest driver I have met out here was in his 80's. :shock:
This is very true. The trucking industry is not "age discriminatory". I am 56, got into it in my early 40's.... came from an industry where 40 was considered too old to be in sales.... :shock:
You are more than likely a hard working person with a good work ethic, a clean MVR, an Honorable Discharge from the Military, and can actually communicate clearly in English. 8)
If you meet even two of those specifications and have no "skeletons in closets"...you will have no problems getting hired. Once hired you will be entitled to the exact same health coverages that 25 year old drivers get and not pay extra money for it.
My further advice to you is, should you choose to accept it, is to spend some time on this site doing research. By that I mean using the "search functions" the site offers.... using the company name that you may be interested in as the search word. Read the posts about that or those companies and begin forming opinions. There are also posts on this site about "what questions you should ask a recruiter"....write them down, modify as necessary to fit your needs... Keep in mind that not all companies are the same, don't hire in the same areas, and some have horrendous reputations. Sort the wheat from the chaff.
Have fun, and Good Luck!!