Question for any driver who can help!!!

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by MacheezmoTheMusician, Sep 19, 2012.

  1. MacheezmoTheMusician

    MacheezmoTheMusician Bobtail Member

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    I am a fairly new driver with one year of experience. I was recently terminated from a company for having 3 incidents. 2 in march and the last one last month. They all were quick fixes in the shop and none involved DOT or police. i was perfect with the company(100% ontime delivery, never turned down any loads, etc.) other than these misfortunate incidents. Now I am on the job search but most companies turn me down due to the incidents. I want to stay in trucking so what can I do to get back into driving. These incidents are on my DAC report even though the company told me it wouldnt, being that they were "in-house" incidents. Please if any input can be given, help a fellow driver out. Thanks.
     
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  3. pilottravel2002

    pilottravel2002 Medium Load Member

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    Find an owner operator to drive for.
     
  4. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Explain your incidents.
     
  5. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    did you get it in writing they would NOT put it on your DAC.

    Unfortunately, even for an O/O, their insurance will look at your DAC as well.
     
  6. MacheezmoTheMusician

    MacheezmoTheMusician Bobtail Member

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    Unfortunately no, I was told this by my DM. But its not suprising finding lies. I take the blame and have to suck it up.
     
  7. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    I would suggest you go back and talk with your DM then.
     
  8. MacheezmoTheMusician

    MacheezmoTheMusician Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, thought I had a job, but the company he leased with wanted 2 yrs exp.
     
  9. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    What kind of incidents? Some companies will look past it but have you on probation. What were they? Don't be embarresed. You're new stuff happens we've all been there.
     
  10. wulfman75

    wulfman75 Road Train Member

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    Are they preventables or non?
     
  11. PST

    PST Light Load Member

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    You might have to get a non-driving job for a couple of years so those Bobo's fall away. If that is the case try to find a job around trucks, i.e. wrenching, washing, anything you can do to continue to learn about the industry. Good luck!
     
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