looking for advice / info

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by glock23, Sep 21, 2013.

  1. glock23

    glock23 Bobtail Member

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    Would a smaller company consider me? I have been driving for one year. Within the first 90 days got into a wreck Turning right both lanes turn right I was in the outer lane no one got a ticket for anything never went to court or had court date. I know it's on my DAC But don't know if its on the license sense no ticket was issued. And secondly Got pulled into a scale in Tennessee For being over length The tandems were at the 42 foot mark instead of 41 foot mark. Got a ticket for that125$ Lesson. My question I guess is should I stay with the company for another 6 months / year. Or does it make a difference since I was not ticketed on the reck. Looking to go regional or dedicated. The company I'm at now does regional but the pay doesn't make sense till I have Been here 10 years to make 41 cents a mile. Thanks
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    You should be OK. Best advice is to start applying and wait for results. Don't leave your current job though until you're pretty sure you have a new one.
     
  4. FSU

    FSU Light Load Member

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    I agree with the advice given above.
     
  5. paul 1052

    paul 1052 Heavy Load Member

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    Wrecks don't show up on your license record only tickets do, when you got the bridge weight ticket did they do an inspection and list that ticket on it? If not you have no CSA points for it.

    So far it sounds like you have no points on your license or chargeable accidents, so you should have no problem just don't quit this job before finding another.
     
  6. FSU

    FSU Light Load Member

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    I know this is not really on topic, but I had a hell of a time finding a job with a reputable company after leaving the training company I was at. My CSA is 0, passed all inspections, no tickets, even in my personal ride. I just don't get it. Thankfully the River is giving me a chance. However, you are in Ohio, your chances should be much better than mine!
     
  7. Pound Puppy

    Pound Puppy Heavy Load Member

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    Apply, worst they can tell you is no or call back in 6 months.
     
    FSU and glock23 Thank this.
  8. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    I'll concur with Chinatown and FSU. The job-hopping never helps, so knowing what you know now, make a solid decision based on diligent research and talking with drivers. The little whoopsie with the trailer won't hurt you, I had one of those in my first year too, and a bridge law ticket in CA (like you said - expensive first lessons). GOOD LUCK.
     
  9. Pound Puppy

    Pound Puppy Heavy Load Member

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    Lol, I got one in Ca, outside of Needles. I stopped at the last exit and slid them back to be legal for the Az scale. Cop stopped me 1 mile from the state line.
     
  10. glock23

    glock23 Bobtail Member

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    Paul 1052 all he did was make me pull on the scale he then came out with the tape measure and measure the kingpin to the tandems and told me to park the truck and come inside no other inspections gave me a ticket and a piece of paper to turn into the company. And thanks everyone I know not to quit the job before getting a nother one trying to get another job lined up first because if what I hear is right by the end of the year all the company trucks will have in Word facing cameras and outwards I have no problem with the outside camera just don't want to be watched 24 /7 inside the cab. I understand it's their trust They can do what they want with it But on the same side I have the option to stay or boogie. I love the company I'm at now Great dispatch lol get me home when I want and everything else. This was a starter company Never thought I would stay but I would till I get a camera in the truck
     
  11. Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    No way anyone can give better advice than this^^^^^^^^
     
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