Application questions

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by irritated, Aug 31, 2015.

  1. irritated

    irritated Bobtail Member

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    Hi all,

    I would like to ask some questions if I can.
    I have been driving for a reefer company for 6 months and 2 weeks. now. It's an ok company, but not great miles. not even getting 2500 miles a week. Which I was told would be the minimum I would be getting. Plus, seems to me it should be doable. Plus, I am getting tired of the games grocers and produce companies play.
    I really want to get into tankers.

    Anyways, some issues in relating to submitting applications. I had an accident in May. It was 100% my fault and was 300% stupid. I made a u-turn and turned too far and broke the driver side fins off. This I know I have to list on applications.
    Last night while parked in a truck stop, a truck hit my driver side corner while turning into the lane. I was 100% in my stall. No part of truck or trailer was outside of lines. Do I have to list this on applications? It would then be 2 accidents in a short time. This was entirely not my fault.

    Thanks for your advice. You guys are great.
     
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  3. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    If they ask about preventables, you only have to mention the u-turn.

    The other one should have been ruled NON-preventable.
     
  4. HardlyWorkingNeverHome

    HardlyWorkingNeverHome Heavy Load Member

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    U-Turns are never a good idea. They show lack of judgement. If you did it on a roadway you might find it difficult to find a "good" job without having to explain this accident.

     
  5. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    i always enjoy that video...
     
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  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Do whatever the application says.Some companies will want you to list both and others only the ones that's you're fault.Where did you make the uturn at?That will also determine if a company will hire you or not as well.
     
  7. HorseShoe

    HorseShoe Road Train Member

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    I do u-turns all the time
     
  8. truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    Most newbies do because they dont know better.
     
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  9. HorseShoe

    HorseShoe Road Train Member

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    Dont know better? What exactly is so difficult about making a u turn without tearing up your truck? You must've had a bad experience.
     
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  10. truckon

    truckon Swamp Thing

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    Yup. A loooooong time ago pulling my 5th wheel behind the pickup. Took out the back window.

    Long sweeping turns, or a simple 3 point turn. Doing out right U-turns in a big rig just leaves to many blind spots and tears up the tires to much IMO.
     
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  11. TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    I have twice out of necessity but I had 6 lanes to work with and no traffic
     
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