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I hit a truck at a truck stop, will this be on my record?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by nextgentrucker, Jan 14, 2025.

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  1. Jan 14, 2025 #1
    nextgentrucker

    nextgentrucker Road Train Member

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    As the title say, I hit a truck at a truckstop when I was pulling out of a parking spot, some idiot parked ( not in a parking spot ) right in front us which made it a little tight to get out, so as I was pulling out I tried to swerve left a little bit and turn right so I'd have enough room on my right to make the turn, well... I guess I got too close to the truck parked on my left and the tail of my trailer hit his front bumper which ruined my day. I didn't get a ticket so I was wondering if they're gonna report it to Florida and put it on my record.
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2025 #2
    firemedic2816

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    Did you report it to your company?
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2025 #3
    Lav-25

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    1- did you notify the driver of the truck you hit ???
    2-did it damage his bumper ( knock it off , damage a light ? Etc etc )
    3 - start taking a lot off pictures and fill out a statement from witnesses.
    4 - don't say #### except the obvious ( ie- the bumper on the ground and your dot bumper is still on it ) .
    5- NOTIFY YOUR COMPANY !!!
    ...... do not hide it ( cameras are everywhere!!) , if you need a police report , you need a officer to come and write one.
    A accident sucks , but a hit and run is worse.
    And yes , 99% sure it will go on your record one way or another.
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2025 #4
    blairandgretchen

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    Yeah it happens. That tail swing is a booger.

    Did you learn something from it?
     
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  7. Jan 14, 2025 #5
    kemosabi49

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    A parking lot accident won't likely hit you MVR. If it is run through any insurance companies it will be on the insurance industry's database.
    I hope you call your company right away and reported it
     
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  8. Jan 14, 2025 #6
    bryan21384

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    I would have woke that driver up and got him to move......I think you'll be fine. It will only go on the record your company is keeping on you.
     
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  9. Jan 14, 2025 #7
    nextgentrucker

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    Yes.
     
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  10. Jan 14, 2025 #8
    nextgentrucker

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    Yes, yes, and yes, sucks that I'll be on my record though and I was planning on switching company too.
     
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  11. Jan 14, 2025 #9
    wulfman75

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    I second this. wake that guy up
     
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  12. Jan 14, 2025 #10
    nextgentrucker

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    Yup, don't freaking swerve to close to another trucks.
     
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