He didn't get into trucking but my dad's cousin was a guard at a supermax prison for about the same amount of time, he left it for sales. He figured that was better than always needing to stand with his back to a wall and not liking people walking up behind him or having people gather in a group near him.
Many people here are more experienced in life than you and make great 2nd or 3rd careers out of trucking! Heck my company has a driver in his 70s
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With military experience you already have a "foot in the door". If your 88M put you into large trucks, you have an easy route to a CDL. Check this out:
FMCSA Military Driver Programs
88M, Motor Transport Operator, can get some test waivers!
Truckign Truth articles on Military Experience
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
The FMCSA was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. Their primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
What Does The FMCSA Do?
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
A P.,
Are you located in Texas or Oklahoma?
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I am new to this career, I actually haven’t even started it yet. I am currently a deputy sheriff working at a jail for the past 15 years. I make a very good salary, but the extreme stress of the job is affecting me both physically and mentally, and it only gets worse day by day. I have decided to leave my law enforcement career because my sanity is more important than the money. I chose trucking because I enjoy being on the road, it relaxes me. I have served in the Marine Corps, Army National Guard and currently Army reserves. I have almost 5 years experience in the National Guard as an 88M (truck driver). I’m 48 years old and figure I’m still “young” enough to start a new career. I guess what I’m looking for is some reassurance that I’m making the right decision. Anyone with similar situations or advice from anyone would be greatly appreciated! Thanks for listening to me ramble and hope to see you on the road!
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.EPU:
Electric Auxiliary Power Units
Electric APUs have started gaining acceptance. These electric APUs use battery packs instead of the diesel engine on traditional APUs as a source of power. The APU's battery pack is charged when the truck is in motion. When the truck is idle, the stored energy in the battery pack is then used to power an air conditioner, heater, and other devices