Had a minor accident. My fault. Scared I'm gonna get fired.

Been with the company only 3 months. Already had one non preventable accident not even two weeks ago. That one wasn't my fault.

Last night had I to drop a trailer on a steam pad at a tank wash. 3 am, very dark and a narrow space that I had to back into. While backing up slowly I heard my trailer make contact with another trailer. I didn't think there was any damage because I was going so slow.

Well I just found out today that the damage was reported by the owner of the other trailer.

The damage is minor bent damage on metal fender that guards the wheel.

My driver manager called and said unfortunately I have to report it to accident department. They also sent me pictures of the damage.

Pray for me

 

Thanks I just emailed my manager to see if I can pay for the damages. I really should have gotten out and looked. Definitely my fault. Giant lesson learned that is if I still even have a job. If I don't get fired, definitely will not happen again.

 

Yeah I expect for him to have to be covered forsure.

You know with my company, they have me pick up these intermodal trailers every day, and every day I always see bent damages on them worse than what i did. So I'm hoping that might be grounds for them keeping me on the company. As far as the other trailer owner forsure im responsible.

 

Wow man it's so crazy thanks. I heard a little contact but I really didn't think it was damaged because I was going so slow. So yeah I told that to my manager and we'll see what happens. Big thanks and yeah giant lesson learned. Really sucks