Age factor and gender issue

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Old 09-03-2012, 02:42 PM
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I am tired of all nighters with taxes and politics. Kids are grown and no responsibilities. I am ready to hit the road, but will the age factor of 54 and being a female be part of the equation? Honesty, please.
 
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Old 09-03-2012, 07:46 PM
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no......not the two you listed and welcom
 
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Old 09-03-2012, 10:34 PM
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Many carriers prefer more mature drivers. And you can usually work as long as you keep your MVR clean and can pass the DOT physical.
 
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Old 09-03-2012, 11:29 PM
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If you are use to working all night, taxes, politics, and dealing with children, those skills will go a long way, in trucking.
 
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Originally Posted by accountanttotrucker
I am tired of all nighters with taxes and politics. Kids are grown and no responsibilities. I am ready to hit the road, but will the age factor of 54 and being a female be part of the equation? Honesty, please.
You'll get along fine here and in trucking! Now for the real question, how do you feel about Obama? LOL
 
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Old 09-05-2012, 03:44 PM
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Definitely not an issue! I'm a 53 year old female and just went back on the road last year. I run into women our age everyday out here. Go for it!
 
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Originally Posted by Roadhog
If you are use to working all night, taxes, politics, and dealing with children, those skills will go a long way, in trucking.
Especially the dealing with children part!
 
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Originally Posted by RebelDarlin
Especially the dealing with children part!
The only difference between puppy and a truck driver , is after 6 months the puppy quits whining!!
 
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Originally Posted by krazo
The only difference between puppy and a truck driver , is after 6 months the puppy quits whining!!
You forgot to mention that the puppy can be housebroken.:-)
 
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but once they become dogs, they're no different than a trucker?.... is that what yer sayin'?


 
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