Comments By Kat H.

Graduated with honors from Hawkeye Transport Community College. Contact any instructor to verify my skills, commitment and attitude. Single, and ready to run with few expectations for home time. My drawback is I am no longer 30 something so I will fail strenuous agility requirements. However, I am physically fit and capable.

I am very safety oriented, dedicated, with a good attitude. I learn quickly and am easy to get along with. I have a count on me guarantee! Drug, alcohol free, non smoking. Have a DOT 2 year medical.

If I found the right partner I would be willing to be a team driver, preferring the day driving shift. I cook real well too!

I have finished CDL Training school at one of the best the most recognized facilities and have really high commendations from the instructors in skills, attitude, etc. I was promptly courted by some promising companies and eager to start driving. Now however it seems there is a a barrier that seems right now insurmountable. I have been turned down because I do not have the physical abilities of a 30 years old. I am in excellent shape for my age- 64. My health is very good.

Does anyone have suggestions or ideas on how to begin now that I can't seem to pass some mysterious requirement that no one seems to wish to explain?

How can I overcome this? are there companies that are willing to consider a safe strong driver OTR that does not have the strength of an ox?

Great topic! Thanks

I also found a TAPetro app- it's on my phone now!

@ clawJAMMER excellent inside info- will remember! thanks

I came across this- it's already been mentioned many times- but perhaps a visual can help! enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/thekingofrandomfanpage/videos/1419336024753582/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED

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I like Red Viking Trucker on Youtube. His attitude and outlook is exactly how I'm trying to be. You have to get out there and prove yourself and hustle. I think a lot of people feel things should be given to them instead of earning it. I'm going into this adventure with the mind set that I will have to prove myself. For me, failure is not an option. Most people are doomed to fail because they start out with the wrong attitude. Dale Clay is also another Youtuber that I really enjoy as well. I've found Youtube extremely helpful in my planning on this career.

cant agree more- I powered through every one of his videos and there are others that have also been very helpful. It all what you look for and tolorate I think. As for me- I won't listen to the whiners and bellyachers. I have my own dream I want to follow.

Nothing is perfect- I know that It is what you make of it.. And trucking isn't for everyone. So let them move on and let the rest of us who are willing to work and hustle get the job done

Great reminder to stay calm and collected.

I can think of many uses for duck tape OOO!

and for fun too!

Wow! tough when you hurt- good luck with the procedure- Prayers for speedy recovery

Thanks for all the responses! I like the steering wheel mount idea! I'd prefer to not use duck tape though!- humm