Warren, you don't say where you live. This is just something for you to consider.
1) You sound like you enjoyed tankers, but (not knowing anything about it,) I suspect that many companies might consider your age a drawback with such "explosive" cargo.
2) But, if you just want to drive... Many companies that haul reefers may have a situation similar to the one I was in for my first gig.
We hauled beer to the west coast, and then brought produce back to OUR yard on the East coast. THEN..... a "local" driver took the load up to foodstore distribution centers / warehouses in the D.C , Baltimore, Philly area. That's a full day each way (in some cases,) and they USUALLY deadheaded back. That WOULD be considered OTR experience for FUTURE applications. (a year of that and you could go wherever you pleased.)
MANY of these drivers were "older" gentlemen. MANY of these companies (smaller ones) would hire someone with your experience and especially with the recent "re-training."
3) One more thing. I don't recall HOW I found them on the internet, but there are "agents".... what some would call "headhunters" that you could talk to. THEY have hundreds of client companies and they MIGHT could help "place" you in just the right situation. [I MIGHT can find my links, if you're interested.]
Also.... I would get the physical and eye exams done BEFORE even thinking about another "entire course." I would even do some calling and researching for jobs first. You've already spent alot. I wouldn't spend it AGAIN without some good prospects.
Good luck.
Hobo
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