Becoming a trucker after 50 years of age?

631628

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505487 发表于 2019-05-16 18:18:35 I don't think 50 is too old, It's really dependent on the person, It's hard work but not impossible, There alot of younger drivers who actually find it tough and quit, And some keep on trucking. You won't know until you get out here. But I agree Health is a big factor, Hope it helps and good luck.

","text":"such a good point! I got in at 23 thinking it would be a cakewalk and I got schooled really quick... by 50, after years of working this guy is probably better set up emotionally for the challenges ahead.","replyToPid":36421}

505487

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662769 发表于 2019-05-16 18:35:27 I'm 51 and I would cut my own wrist if I had to do what you full time OTR truckers do.  I'm honestly proud of you.

","text":"Thanks, Being OTR  has it's good and bad days, I'm 53 and been OTR for only about a little more than 5 1/2 years, I tried local work P&D it was also demanding, So we are all spokes on a wheel. But for me I'm hooked on the Money lol","replyToPid":36451}

505487

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631628 发表于 2019-05-16 18:51:55 such a good point! I got in at 23 thinking it would be a cakewalk and I got schooled really quick... by 50, after years of working this guy is probably better set up emotionally for the challenges ahead.

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582770

{"replyTo":"","text":"I did at age 52","replyToPid":0}

612984

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582770 发表于 2019-05-16 19:36:10 I did at age 52

","text":"Nice!","replyToPid":36515}

614209

{"replyTo":"","text":"Dont mind it a lot!","replyToPid":0}

664145

{"replyTo":"","text":"Absolutely. \nNo age discrimination","replyToPid":0}

693062

{"replyTo":"","text":"I’m starting at 58 with no reservations!","replyToPid":0}

455326

{"replyTo":"","text":"I did, and loving every minute of it!","replyToPid":0}

39616

{"replyTo":"","text":"I know several truckers that started post 50","replyToPid":0}