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What is the oldest you can be to be a truck driver?
The trucking industry doesn’t have an age maximum, but it does have a minimum age of 18 (or 21 to drive interstate), so think of your age as experience.
Will trucking companies hire older drivers?
They like women any age, men of any age. As long as you are physically able to get behind that wheel and drive that truck,” the recruiter added. He says FMCSA, the agency regulating the trucking industry, does not prohibit training older drivers, and it’s against federal law to discriminate based on age.
How do I become a long distance truck driver?
Some companies require drivers to have a high-school diploma, but otherwise, this is the only certification you need to begin long-haul trucking. You’ll often work with a driving trainer at your first company after CDL training school. You’ll learn from an experienced driver and accompany them on trips.
Is 60 too old to become a truck driver?
While there is a minimum age requirement for becoming a truck driver — in most cases, to be eligible for employment, you need to be at least 21 years old — one of the great things about Professional Truck Driving is that there is no maximum-age cutoff point.
Are truck drivers in demand in USA?
Research shows that over the next 10 years, the trucking industry will have to hire around 1.1 million new drivers, or nearly 110,000 per year, to keep up with demand, Costello said. He added that currently, 71 percent of all goods are delivered by truck in the U.S.
Is driving a truck difficult?
Operating a large commercial motor vehicle can be challenging. However, with enough practice and training, truck driving is not overly difficult. Truck driving is not hard to learn. With enough training and practice, you’ll learn how to control both the truck and the trailer.
How old is the average long haul truck driver?
Out of the approximate four million active truck drivers in the United States, about 1.3 million are long haul truckers. Comparing studies taken back in 2000 and 2001, I would estimate that the average age of the current over the road truck driver would come in around 52.4 years of age.
Is there an age limit for truck driving?
At present, an HGV driver has to take a medical every five years after age 45, up to age 65 when it becomes an annual requirement. This has been the case for more years than I care to count, and is IMO in need of reviewing for two reasons.
How does my age affect my truck driving career?
In fact, the FMCSA only places minimum ages for CDL drivers. Additionally, many companies also have a MINIMUM hiring age, due in part for a preference for hiring drivers with a bit more wisdom of age and experience (as well as for insurance reasons). I’m just looking for some idea about whether or not there’s a future in trucking for a guy like me.
How are older truck drivers different from younger truck drivers?
Older drivers tended to be more cautious, adjusting their speed and so-forth. Younger drivers showed to be more aggressive and often oblivious to their surroundings. However, due to the large differences between a 3000 pound vehicle and a 80,000 pound rig . . . should truck drivers be forced to retire at a mandated age?