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The July/Aug issues of AARP has an article about retirees finding second careers driving big rigs. According to Rob Reich, vice president of recruiting for Schneider National Inc.- the largest trucking company in the United States - the trucking industry is short 20,000 drivers and will need 100,000 within ten years. One-third of Schneider's drivers are over 50.

What appeals to one couple who drives for Schneider's is the income, chance to travel and a strengthened relationship. An experienced driver (or team), driving 1,775 miles/week can earn $60,000. Of course, you do need a CDL (commercial driver's license). Schneider's even has a truck-driving school for qualified candidates that is almost no cost if you work for them afterwards.

Schneider's also participates in AARP's Mature Worker program and have a "home run" program which allows for 17 weeks off.

Drving a big truck may not be the relaxed way of traveling we RVers enjoy, but if you need to earn income for one reason or another, you can work as a team and still travel. Jaimie

For information on Jaimie Hall's recently revised book, Support Your RV LIfestyle! An Insider's Guide to Working on the Road, 2nd ed., see RVBookstore.com.