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Need some info please. I'm 6 months into driving, been running about 2500 to 3000 miles a week and I stay out 4 to 5 weeks at a time. My problem is that I have had 2 preventables and a non preventable accident during that time. The 2 preventables were scraping a trailer in a truck stop and barely backing into a truck at a delivery. By barely I mean I was almost at a stop and just nicked the driver side door of another truck. It did cause minor damage and it was a bonehead move on my part. The non preventable happened in the mountains of West Virginia on a narrow mountain road when I had to go off the road to avoid an oncoming car that had drifted into my lane. It was bail out or hit him. He kept going and I had major damage to my trailer. I was hauling about 40000 pounds of Coors and didn't lose a drop. Can anyone out there give me a list of companies that would be willing to get me going again? I'm just not ready to throw in the towel and I know that I can do the job. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
DWI:
Driving While Intoxicated
Tractor Man's Comment
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Did your Current Company fite you, or did you quit?
Sam H.'s Comment
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My terminal manager fought to keep me, but upper management said to let me go.
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Tucson, AZ
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My terminal manager fought to keep me, but upper management said to let me go.
Ouch! I'm glad you didn't say you quit! Apply like crazy. There is a feature somewhere on this site that you can fill out one application, and Brett uses some type of Internet Wizardry to transmit it throughout the entire Galaxy,( or at least to a bunch of Companies at once). Search the homepage, you'll find it!
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
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I have 3 preventable accidents in a 6 month period. I know I'm a good driver and 2 of these 3 accidents shouldn't have been considered preventable accidents but thats what's stuck on my DAC/PSP reports. I only have that 6 months of experience and was fired a month after my last accident. It's been 2 years now so I started looking for another trucking job. Everywhere I call they say 6 months with someone else will make them consider me. Question is where do I find that someone else? How do I find a small fleet or owner operator that needs a driver and whose insurance will cover me?
Last edited: Jan 11, 2018
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Where is your location?
Never call first; always submit an online application & then call in a couple of days and say ,"I'm checking on my job application."
Never snitch on yourself over something minor such as scratching the paint on a trailer, running over a bush or flower bed, knocking over a street sign. Majority of us have done that and didn't call the company and rat ourselves out.Last edited: Jan 11, 2018
How can you assume you are a good driver when you have 3 preventables?
Maybe explaining them would help understand.
I understand what your saying but for me I've always been honest and upfront. Sad part is right after my last driving job I found one that was willing to hire me(PTL). I listed the accidents on my application and they sent it to the safety Dept then called back a couple days later n offered me a job. I accepted and left the part time gig I had and went to KY for orientation where we all filled out a paper application as well. I was honest on that application as well especially since I already been approved by their safety dept. but to my surprise the pulled me from orientation halfway through the 2nd day and told me to basically go back home they weren't interested. Im nervous as it is since I live by myself and have a full time job right now. Before I quit my full-time job while the bills are still coming like clockwork I'd like to be sure I'm not gna get turned around again without my job to return to.
Here's some more 2nd chance companies. Again, do the online applications then follow up with a phone call in a day or two.
Carolina Cargo
Carolina Logistics - www.carolinalogistics.net
TransAm
USA Truck
Western Express
Flat Creek Transportation in Alabama - no online application but do have a contact short form email to use instead.
Roadtex TransportationIf you have a job that pays the bills right now and you said it’s been 2 years since your last accident you are only 1 year away from pretty much a clean slate for %85 of trucking jobs. Most don’t want you to list them unless it’s been 3 years. The only thing is the experience part but having your CDL and something will get you in somewhere.
Good points!
Read the applications carefully and don't volunteer information that isn't asked for.
Also, some 2nd chance companies bend their own hiring rules, just to hire a driver.Last edited: Jan 11, 2018
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I bet one of those 1099 Chicago Russian white Volvo outfits would take a chance bring you on.
That's what Carolina Logistics is, but they're in North Carolina.
Probably find one of those Russian outfits on Craigslist; it's worth a try.You could probably roll a truck during your road test and still get hired by Carolina Cargo or Trans Am.
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