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how limited are my employment options with 1 fender bender?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DC843, Aug 31, 2015.

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  1. Aug 31, 2015 #1
    DC843

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    Hey almost 2 years ago I got into a small accident in my car, the charge was "too fast for conditions less than 10mph" Cars in front of me stopped very suddenly, I slammed on the brakes but I kinda slid into the car in front of me and tapped there bumper. No damage besides scratches and no injuries. Other than this my MVR is clean.

    As a no experience recent grad CDL driver how limited will this make my options of finding DECENT employment? Hoping i wont have to start with a mega like swift or such. I was hoping to go with a flat bedding company. thanks.
     
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  3. Aug 31, 2015 #2
    Erick Evans

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    I might be wrong, but I don't think 1 fender bender will not hurt your chances of getting a job. As long as that's the only mark on your MVR.
     
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  4. Aug 31, 2015 #3
    DC843

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    cool yeah its squeaky clean besides that.
     
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  5. Aug 31, 2015 #4
    RoadRooster

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    Hmmm...to fast, too close...no problem.
     
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  7. Aug 31, 2015 #5
    DC843

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    I don't understand could you elaborate?
     
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  8. Aug 31, 2015 #6
    lagbrosdetmi

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    It really ####ing kills me. It was everyone's fault but hers. No ######### responsibility by anyone.

    Stay the #### out of the industry.
     
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  9. Aug 31, 2015 #7
    HorseShoe

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    What gets me is the cop writes a ticket for going to fast, yet he got there after the fender bender and didnt have OP on radar......
     
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  10. Aug 31, 2015 #8
    DC843

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    lol go #### yourself you cranky ##### I didn't say it wasn't my fault I was explaining the situation. obviously I could have done better. im sure you're perfect though so I commend you for being the best driver ever.
     
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  11. Aug 31, 2015 #9
    RoadRooster

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    There are only two things you can truly control in any vehicle...speed and following distance...you didn't do very well...if you owned a $150k truck would you hire you or someone that never hit anything...you will find a job, but it won't be the best one,newest equipment, etc
     
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  12. Aug 31, 2015 #10
    Erick Evans

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    What the hell happened in here?
     
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