Welcome to the forum Robert.
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A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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Hello, everyone. Newbie here who lives SE of Houston in Deer Park. Been driving a school bus for 5 years now but need to change careers. I'm 72 years old and semi-retired. My son drives a reefer for Maverick and said I should try them, recommending I also try for a reefer job because of my age. He warned me that at my age the irregular sleep patterns might be a problem for me. Maverick turned me down saying I was out of their hiring zone, so I'm wondering if someone here can point me in the direction of a good company in this area where I could get a job driving a regional refrigerated route.
Still studying for my permit and should be taking the test soon. I know, you're wondering why I want to keep working at 72.....I can't help myself, I need to stay busy, I can't get used to not having a job and having something to do every day. I like to work.
Thanks, Robert Yarbrough
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.