Comments By JimmyB

Hello , My name is Jimmy I've been lurking around this and many other trucking forums for a few years now waiting on the right time to take the plunge and jump into trucking. I'm 57 years old and have been in business for myself all my life except for a brief stint with Fed Ex about a year or so ago to test the waters until I could finalize the sale of my businesses . With that completed now I've decided to venture into trucking . As mentioned I'm 57 could pass for mid 40's except for my hairline , I'm physically fit. Happily married for 33 years , the wife is comfortable with the decision. She is busy with the Grand kids . I'm not afraid of hard work , Don't mind the elements I've backpacked and lived in the woods during the worst weather one could imagine . I love to drive and have a perfect driving record . So with that being said I'm attracted to flatbed trucking because of the physical labor and physics involved in securing loads Dry van drop and hook at this point in my life seems boring , of course that train of thought could change after a year or so Which leads me to my questions ; First will my age disqualify me from flatbed trucking ( the companies only look at a sheet of paper when considering candidates ) Can anyone recommend a Flatbed Co. that hires out of SC that they thing would consider someone my age ? I would like to run regional so that I could get home more frequently, I still love my wife. My top choices are Maverick , TMC , and I have spoken to a Melton recruiter but home time isn't what I'm looking for although other than that I like Melton There are hundreds other questions but I'll just wait for some responses Thanks , this is a great sight I have gained considerable knowledge from it