Calling all trucks...need advice/input from wise drivers!

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by tbrown_sd, Jun 25, 2011.

  1. tbrown_sd

    tbrown_sd Light Load Member

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    Okay, I have tried here and there to get advice on a situation and got great advice from some. At that time, we hadn't realized what the biggest hurdle might be - recent experience.

    My husband has 2 years previous experience - both van and flatbed - but had been off the road from 8/09 until starting back out with GTI in 4/11. He was terminated from GTI due to an accident - preventable.

    In regard to his termination, we have counseling letter, termination letter and police report - none mentioned anything more than $3000 in damage. GTI is now stating cost is going up because other party is suiing (everyone walked away, everyone drove away, the ambulance was there and everyone stated they were not hurt). GTI stated an one poiint that he was in excess speeds going down hills but once he got all of the paperwork, that factor was not mentioned anywhere. Whichever the situation, he assumes responsibility for his part. It's confusing in regard to the preventable as most companies appear to allow more than one in the last 3-5 years - perhaps because he was terminated. We are still waiting on his recent DAC.

    It appears from the feedback he's getting from companies that it's the lack of recent experience that's hurting him much more than the accident. In the past 3 years he has only 2 months from the period of 6/08-8/08 and 2 months from the recent time with GTI 4/11-6/11. He was not cited for the accident and does not have any tickets within last 3 years. Does anyone believe that attending a refresher course would be helpful? Also, what (hopefully decent) companies may consider him - we're in San Diego... (Melton was a recent suggestion but they don't hire out of San Diego).

    Sorry to be so longwinded... ​
     
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  3. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    to answer your question....YES, go back to school, OR try someplace local like a container yard, produce shipper, etc.
     
  4. KE5WDP

    KE5WDP Road Train Member

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    Check out Butler Transport. Ask for a guy named Ace. Let me know if this helps.
     
  5. tbrown_sd

    tbrown_sd Light Load Member

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    Thanks Rerun8963 -- I knew that I could count on you!

    P.S.
    I don't necessarily believe you're okay:biggrin_25522:!
     
  6. tbrown_sd

    tbrown_sd Light Load Member

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    Thanks for the lead - I just checked out their site! I'm going to PM you; hope that's okay!!
     
  7. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    tbrown_sd Thanks this.
  8. tbrown_sd

    tbrown_sd Light Load Member

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    Hope you mend soon...I'm thinking you have WAY too much time on your hands right now....:yes2557:
     
  9. midwestconnection

    midwestconnection Bobtail Member

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    It's like coming back from a DWI, sometimes or most of the time, you got to drive for some lesser companies for less pay until you get some more time and miles again.

    Crawling your way back after a mishap.
     
  10. ShallowDOF

    ShallowDOF Light Load Member

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    One of the things I did was go to a school (not my original school) and ask for just a couple hours behind the wheel to see how rusty I am. The teacher liked my driving and passed that info on to the office staff. It cost me about $150 and the school helped get me a job without having to take an actual refresher course.
     
  11. tbrown_sd

    tbrown_sd Light Load Member

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    Did you have the same type of situation? We were going to call his old truck school regarding a refresher course (how much $?) - I think (but he's not convinced) that they may hook him up with a company as they have connections/ working relationships with many. This has truly been a ###### up time of my life... his life ... our life. Lessons come hard sometimes!

    On another note, I would like to thank all of you that responded for the input and advice...it is appreciated...:biggrin_25514:
     
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