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Beat cancer now I waant to get into trucking. Need some answers please...
I have been down for some years fighting neck cancer. I am currently disabled and collecting disability. I want to rebuild my life and I want to get off disability and get out there and earn a living. I am concerned on how the trucking companies will treat me since I don't have any job records since 6 years ago. I don't think I can get references going back that far. I know I can do this job and I want to get off disability very much ! 1. Should I just come clean with the recruiters and tell them my medical history ? 2. Are they going to give me the same opportunities as others ( as long as I pass DOT exam , etc.) ? 3. Are there certain companies that might be more willing to give a 55 year old , formerly disabled man a shot ?
I'm looking forward to your feedback , I'm really eager to get into trucking school and get out there on the road !
thanks . Arifani