Need help is it over for me

“Got a rollover “

like

“got a speeding ticket “

 

You might be overlooking an opportunity here... Spotter/Yard truck. Insurance requirements are generally looser, as the speeds are limited, and this will give you ample opportunity to gain experience in tight maneuvers, so that you won't drop a tire off the side and roll or turn and hit a tree in the future. Any incidents will be minor, as your speed will usually be 10 mph or less.

Its a lot harder job than holding a steering wheel, a lot more physical (you can get in and out of the truck up to 300 times in a shift), but you'll be in better shape, regain your confidence, and master the skills in which you are lacking, tight maneuvering.

Generally these are hourly pay positions with overtime.

A quick search shows that Lazer Spot (a national spotter truck provider) is looking for drivers in the Atlanta area. CDL-A Yard Jockeys - Home Daily - Great Pay - Excellent Benefits -...

Road one is looking in Atlanta and advertising $23-33/hour. CDL A Yard Drivers Needed!!! Up to $33 Per Hour! - transportation -...

 

Maybe look for a spotter/yard dog gig

edit: I should have read all the pages first lol.

 

Can we start a pool to see when (Not if) the next one is? Maybe a $20 USD buy in… some might make out ok.

 

Clearly much re-training is needed here, perhaps another field altogether...just be thankful you didn't hurt anyone else or yourself.

 

I'm don't want to be too harsh on you. Truck driving is not for everyone. But just in your first couple replies I see a major issue here. You are making excuses. Here is a tip, YOU are in control of the rig. It was foggy? Slow the frick down. Small road you weren't suppose to be on? Don't turn down roads you aren't suppose to be on, instead figure out a more truck friendly detour. Trailer tires fell off the side? Seems you weren't paying attention to your mirrors. This is how you get in trouble with a big rig. It's isn't always bright sunny days with dry roads and wide shoulders. You are the one who has to figure out how to operate safely within the conditions. What happens if there is a blizzard? Are you gonna jacknife and blame it on the road? What happens if there is extremely heavy rain? Are you gonna rear-end someone and blame it on the rain storm? You have to figure out how to drive professionally and safely in weather and road conditions that will always be changing.

It seems to me you are not serious enough about the fact that you are driving a massive death rocket down the road. A rollover is a HUGE issue even for veteran drivers. You will have trouble finding decent employment. If you really believe that trucking is your end goal, I would suggest putting it on hold for 5 years, and trying again when you have a better understanding of the responsibility you must have when operating one of these machines. Maybe spend a long time on these forums and listen to the advice of the veteran drivers who spend 20+ years without any major accidents. We all make mistakes, we are all human, but you've made some major mistakes right out of the gate which can only mean you don't have a grasp on how to correctly operate and/or navigate these machines safely. You probably weren't trained properly, but at the end of the day you were the one who made the poor decisions. Again trucking isn't for everyone.

 

I don’t know if you saw my post, but I told you what to do. I know someone who rolled over. You will need to apply to jobs like hauling propane tanks, ice to gas stations, and other touch (mostly) Class B positions.

The guy I know did it for a year, then was able to get back into no touch Class A positions. The good news is that those jobs usually pay good money, so even though it’s hard work, you’ll still get paid.