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my o.t.r. career may be over

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by HAZMAT66, Apr 12, 2012.

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  1. Apr 12, 2012 #1
    HAZMAT66

    HAZMAT66 Bobtail Member

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    I have 4 non dot preventibles on my DAC but 2 of them are not on my DAC cause the company is not apart of DAC (hire right) so the 2 preventibles dont show up on my DAC & 1 preventible is 3yrs. Old i would like to know if my o.t.r. career is over???

    I have applied to some companys & they said they only see 2 preventiblesvon my DAC but im dont want to go all the way on the greyhound to one of these companys to a orientation to have to go back home cause they found the other 2 preventibles cause they didnt see it the first time. I would be pissed.....

    Im wondering if i should take the chance & go to one of these companys & maybe they wont find the 2 that dont show up on my DAC or give it some more time(6months or another 12months) its allready been a year since i was behind the wheel or should i chalk it up as my o.t.r career is over?????

    All 4 preventibles are minor & 2 of them i should if not reported but i was trying to do the right thing...does anyone have any suggestions??? & if i can go back o.t.r. since i have been out of the seat for a year do i have 2 go out with a trainer???
     
    HAZMAT66, Apr 12, 2012
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  3. Apr 12, 2012 #2
    Jackofalltrades1977

    Jackofalltrades1977 Light Load Member

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    Tell them your concern and have them pull it prior to orientation.

    Advice? Stop hitting #####.
     
    Jackofalltrades1977, Apr 12, 2012
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  4. Apr 12, 2012 #3
    Gizmo_Man

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    Tell any recruiter you talk to, to make sure you are cleared for orientation, AND EMPLOYMENT, otherwise they are wasting your time.

    Be blunt with them, because you know they will be with you.

    Lay it all out on the line with them upfront, that you haven't got the time to waste, and you do not want then to waste thier time as well.

    This is something believe it or not, that I personally have done, and it works.
     
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  5. Apr 12, 2012 #4
    double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    I'm baffled... Did you think the first three were flukes?
     
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  7. Apr 12, 2012 #5
    TLeaHeart

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    You lie on your app about them, and they find out you are done.
     
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  8. Apr 12, 2012 #6
    misterG

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    Also, since it has been nearly a year since you have been behind the wheel. It may benefit you to take a refresher course.
    This may show the prospective new employer that your doing what it takes to be a better driver. Prove to them that you take seriously the consequences of an accident, of any kind.
     
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  9. Apr 12, 2012 #7
    craigo36

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    Get a copy of your DAC this way you will know what is in it before you apply anywhere..You get one free copy a year....
     
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  10. Apr 12, 2012 #8
    HAZMAT66

    HAZMAT66 Bobtail Member

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    2 of them were equiptment issue ( trailer swap) one of them i didnt have to report it i could of lied & said it happen in the truck stop while i was in the shower.. but i wanted to be honest & this is what i get for being honest!!!!
     
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  11. Apr 12, 2012 #9
    HAZMAT66

    HAZMAT66 Bobtail Member

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    I allready have a copy of my DAC & know whats on it...
     
    HAZMAT66, Apr 12, 2012
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  12. Apr 12, 2012 #10
    GasHauler

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    You're trying to be too elusive. It sounds like you need to break apart your 4 accidents. My first question would be what was so bad that your 2 accidents had to be repoted to DOT? Plus why have you not driven in so long? I think your bus trip is your last worry. Since you do not want to be honest why even waste our time.
     
    GasHauler, Apr 12, 2012
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