Just got fired....now what?

lutzman · Aug 7, 2020

lovesthedrive said: ↑

Get a copy of your history. See if they actually put a ticket on your history. If there is no ticket on your driver history you can argue it. You could argue it anyways as police dont bother with 1-5 over the limit

Go to schneider if anything
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I just came back from the DL office and got an official list of my infractions. Nothing since 2018 (faulty theft alarm/horn). No idea what the 2019 1-5 mph violation is about.

Gdog66223 · Aug 7, 2020

lutzman said: ↑

Didn't think it was relevant to whether leasing or O/O is a good option. I only started considering lease or O/O as a result of needing to find a new option.
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I mean you got like what 1 year OTR. You can do O/O and be successful but, is it the right option to do? Have you ever owned a business or did business taxes? It's all fun and roses until you get the tax bill. Doubtful Landstar would even look at you with just 1 year, they might not 100% sure. If your wanting to be an O/O just to get out of your situation then you will go into it with a rush frame of mind but, if you go into it with a business frame of mind and think of it as a business then you will be successful.
I mean what are we in right now, were in the worse pandemic in history with Top Name trucking companies going bankrupt. Have you thought about that at all?

lutzman · Aug 7, 2020

stillwurkin said: ↑

Wrote up for cracked windshield..oh no what a criminal! Burned out headlight now that should be 1 year in jail.jk. Of course i am in a different position than you as i am not looking for a job or been fired. I would say has to be more to this. Mayby the u turns? Or other things they wrote you up for during the cracked windshield episode? Like said what you mentioned are minor offenses for sure. I have been doing this for over 40 years and never had a speeding award 1 to 5 miles over posted limit. Thats ridiculous. Even in construction zones i have come up on a cop 4 to 5 miles over and never got even a glance from them. Why would they even bother when very soon hammer down hank will come along at 30 mph over? Oh and not bragging..well mayby a little..my last speeding award was, not 100% sure, like in 1995.
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Yeah, I'm a criminal. I admit, I messed up and earned the DOT infractions. It's on me. Just wish I had known I was (apparently) on double secret probation. That said, the CR England yard is crowded with trucks. When I came off my last home time last time around I sat in the SLC dorm for and half weeks waiting for a load assignment. They may have too many drivers so it's that much easier to cut the cord when someone messes up.

lutzman · Aug 7, 2020

Moose1958 said: ↑

I'm going to make this reply and leave it alone. This company can only go by what information they have. If that headlight going out on I80 was all you would still have a job. I am going to stand on my first comment here. You MUST start practicing doing this job correctly. @Chinatown, unfortunately, is correct, you will find another job. Remember though, with almost all large carriers you are just a number. When those numbers start working against you they will cut you loose. I did not make up these rules and I am not trying to be a hardarse. You can salvage your career, but you MUST do this job the correct way! I do not know how to make this any more clear! Oh, BTW this is not personal!
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No worries. I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for taking the time to give my your honest insight. Best to you.

EuropeanTrucker · Aug 7, 2020

What were the other 4 violations?

Brettj3876 · Aug 7, 2020

Move on. Consider yourself lucky your no longer graced by their presence.

TheLoadOut · Aug 7, 2020

Moose1958 said: ↑

I'm going to make this reply and leave it alone. This company can only go by what information they have. If that headlight going out on I80 was all you would still have a job. I am going to stand on my first comment here. You MUST start practicing doing this job correctly. @Chinatown, unfortunately, is correct, you will find another job. Remember though, with almost all large carriers you are just a number. When those numbers start working against you they will cut you loose. I did not make up these rules and I am not trying to be a hardarse. You can salvage your career, but you MUST do this job the correct way! I do not know how to make this any more clear! Oh, BTW this is not personal!
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Please take Moose's advice. We all have to drive together, our families are out there driving along side of us. It's unfortunate but I have to admit there are some company trucks out there that I will get away from as quickly as possible, England is one of them. Just curious but how much experience did your trainer have?

stillwurkin · Aug 7, 2020

lutzman said: ↑

Yeah, I'm a criminal. I admit, I messed up and earned the DOT infractions. It's on me. Just wish I had known I was (apparently) on double secret probation. That said, the CR England yard is crowded with trucks. When I came off my last home time last time around I sat in the SLC dorm for and half weeks waiting for a load assignment. They may have too many drivers so it's that much easier to cut the cord when someone messes up.
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I was just kidding about the criminal thing. You can find another trucking job. They may have actually have done you a favor. Did you happen to be up for a increase in pay soon? They may just want to replace you with a newby for less $$.

speedyk · Aug 7, 2020

Dave_in_AZ said: ↑

Moose gets 14 months where most of us get 10, it's the new math, makes them insane.

Too bad you don't have a year.

Anyway, I'd say that last inspection sunk you.

Those are csa points for the company, a truckload of them, not like their score is anything to write home about.

If you had a year, I'd give you a shot. There's lot's of guys that will hire you. Chin up.
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On the other thread he has almost 2 years, he might not pass your veracity test.

stillwurkin · Aug 7, 2020

speedyk said: ↑

On the other thread he has almost 2 years, he might not pass your veracity test.
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The new math again.

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