This blog is about an old guy launching into a new gig as a truck driver. I am 68 years old and have spent most of my life in sales and marketing management. About five years ago I left that due to health issues, which necessitated taking early Social Security, limiting me to part time work until reaching “full retirement age” (ha ha) when tax penalties no longer apply. I went to CDL school and am now in training driving for a major carrier. I will complete training and be on my own in early March.
My goal is to give a “day in the life” view as a rookie driver with a lot of experience in other things. I have traveled extensively throughout my career, primarily by airlines. I have never done much long distance driving. My experience as a private pilot will also feed into the narrative.
I hope readers will enjoy the ride. Feel free to contact me at oldandinthewaytrucking@gmail.com.
Time to Fly Solo
I finished training last Friday and did my road test yesterday (3/20) – happy first day of Spring! I was issued my own ride. My truck is a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia. I spent the rest of the afternoon yesterday getting moved in, electronics set up and mounted the way I want and everything ready to go. Slept at home last night and now waiting for my first solo load. I am excited and looking forward to heading out of the gate!
More later.
Old guy new to trucking 
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