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.
I had orientation at company HQ Thursday, 2/2. It started off with a driving test, which I did not know about ahead of time. The tester apologized that he did not have the truck he expected and this one was so used. Compared to what I drove in CDL school it was like stepping from…
Old guy new to trucking 