Will trucking companies hire someone who is 53 years old?

by Chris
(Alaska)

I am a laid off factory worker and always dream of being a trucker. Now I am 53 now and wondering if the truck companys would even look at me?

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Jan 25, 2015
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starstarstarstar 		Good economy NEW
by: Tim Rimnard

Lots of opportunity in this good Democratic economy!
Jan 25, 2015
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by: Tim Rimnard

Lots of opportunity in this good Democratic economy!
Nov 27, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		YES of course NEW
by: Anonymous

if you can hold a steering wheel press the peddle and your ass is tight consider yourself HIRED!!
Nov 26, 2014
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starstarstarstarstar 		Yes - Many companies will hire you NEW
by: Anonymous

Go to a good company with excellent training. If you're willing to move to a high need area, you can make even more money. The mid-west is huge. One of the best companies for training is Roehl. They have a partner CDL school and have been training drivers for a really long tiem. The site for truck driver jobs is www.roehl.jobs
Mar 14, 2014
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by: Jim

I'm 56,And Swift trucking told me they would hire me even I lost my job in 2011.Wost cost me a dime for training because I'm a veteran.
Mar 12, 2013
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by: Anonymous

cool, I am 50 and wanting to get into it have my cdl but haven't driven otr local. last 5 years construction. any info on a good co to take on someone who needs a little training?
Mar 12, 2013
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by: Anonymous

cool, I am 50 and wanting to get into it have my cdl but haven't driven otr local. last 5 years construction. any info on a good co to take on someone who needs a little training?
Oct 31, 2012
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by: NickV

Of course they would hire you. Probably feel better about putting you behind the wheel instead of some young kid anyways. Most companies now are doing a lot of medical testing on top of their physicals but as long as your in good shape you should fit right in. No better time than now to join the industry either. Companies are dying to put new drivers behind the wheel. The industry is flourishing and its not going to slow down anytime soon. Good Luck

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