Last January I got in a wreck due to faulty radar mitigation system on my truck. The radar sensor kept detecting objects closer than it really was and would lock up the brakes. It literally caused me to jack knife and wreck the truck. I had complained and complained and all they kept doing was having me go to one of their mechanics instead of Freightliner. I was literally on my way to a Freightliner after this load before wrecking.
Long story short, this mega carrier reported a rollover on my DAC. I did not roll the truck, the truck went off road slammed through a ditch and into some trees but the truck did not roll over. I'm very upset about this because after the accident I swore I would never drive again and now after covid-19 I've gotten another job in this industry. I still have a little PTSD from that accident. What pisses me off so bad is this company is lying and is negatively affecting my future career in this industry. I just recently found out through another carrier that I was very interested in working for that this mega carrier reported a rollover on my DAC. What can I do about this? I tried reaching out to higher right and it's pretty much whatever they(mega carrier) say their word is bond. I provided higher right a copy of the accident report. It does not say roll over and nor does it say I'm at fault. I really wanted to get a job with this company but it seems most carriers will not hire a driver with a rollover on their DAC. This company I'm working for right now pays decent. the problem is my sleep schedule is so out of whack. it's pretty much LTL and it's high pressure Monday through Friday. My final thoughts on the subject matter...
1. Never work for a mega carrier that is self-insured.
2. If the mega carriee has their own app, log off while off duty.
3. If your truck has rear-facing cameras and microphones... Disconnect microphones.
4. Don't risk your life for any trucking company.
5. Yes, you can't trust mega carriers.
Mega carrier deception...
Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by Irish Tweet, Feb 13, 2021.
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You can contest the report.
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Get a lawyer and threaten to sue the company, if you have proof of your reports about faulty equipment.
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Also, ignore dac. By far there are more companies that don't use dac than do. They also tend to be better companies anyway.Last edited: Feb 14, 2021
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I will agree with you ... never work for one of the big uglies
Get your year in then go work for a smarter company , life is much easier that way.
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no, the carrier didnt prove there was a roll over. all the carrier has to do is say it with zero proof. their proof was that was was an accident. my old dispatcher with this company said he had several drivers that were fired for using run-off ramps(both trucks totalled) and both drivers were given "roll-overs" on the DAC. fyi, companies that are self insured tend to take things personal and will come after you -
Let me guess .... it was Werner ???
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Feel bad for you poor souls who suffer from the effects of DAC. Not because im a perfect driver or anything but rather because ive never worked or attempted to be employed by any company that uses/takes that horse #### seriously
in fact im almost positive that most, if not all, of the places ive driven for have never even heard of it
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