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VA
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Went to a truck driving school in'89. My first driver job was with Schneider National. All cab-over fleet. Took jobs with local LTL and pulled doubles for a few years. I left the drivers seat to work as an auto tech which I do presently. I think I will return to OTR so I can travel.
Posted: 4 years, 2 months ago
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Finding a new job with a preventable accidents on my record
I think this is a troll post. It's beyond absurd.
Posted: 4 years, 2 months ago
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Finding a new job with a preventable accidents on my record
How did you get the belt replaced? You don't have a cell phone?
Posted: 4 years, 2 months ago
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Told company’s insurance company would not insure me because of age 70
His age as a driver, i.e. 'too old'.
Posted: 4 years, 2 months ago
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Told company’s insurance company would not insure me because of age 70
Company declined his app.
Posted: 4 years, 2 months ago
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Told company’s insurance company would not insure me because of age 70
Edit; 250K driver over 65 years of age.
Posted: 4 years, 2 months ago
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Told company’s insurance company would not insure me because of age 70
I agree an insurance company can deny coverage for any variety of reasons. But the driver states he held a medical card which makes him qualified. The o.p. hasn't given enough information about his experience, or the company he applied to. Yes, Craig's List has scam risks but many reputable companies seek out drivers on these job boards for local positions.
I have yet to see any company state a maximum age limit to be considered for employment. I'm sure they exist. The Dept. of Labor estimated over 250K truck drivers on the road in 2017. I don't think its an industry-wide practice to deny employment or coverage based solely on age.
Posted: 4 years, 3 months ago
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Told company’s insurance company would not insure me because of age 70
D.O.T. states 21 years as the minimum age. There is no maximum. Just because a person reaches an age to qualify for Medicare or S.S. doesn't mean they have to take at that time. There are plenty of drivers who started out in their sixties and older right here on this forum.
I don't know the O.P. situation, but if a company I applied to came back with that, it would be a red flag for me. Better to move on and not waste time.
Posted: 4 years, 3 months ago
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Told company’s insurance company would not insure me because of age 70
The D.O.T. says you're medically qualified. I don't think they could reject your app based on your age. Sounds discriminatory to me.
Posted: 4 years, 6 months ago
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Thanks Steve, I want to go in with a clean sheet and do not intend to promote that past experience. I follow the trucking related sites and such. I want 'boots on the ground' opinions.
Posted: 4 years, 2 months ago
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Finding a new job with a preventable accidents on my record
Up-vote for Rob T.