Need advise

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Sonnyb3, Nov 5, 2013.

  1. Sonnyb3

    Sonnyb3 Light Load Member

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    Went to work for one of the mega companys was there three months and ran 37'000 miles. No late for service.
    Another words i worked my ### of for them people. Im not going to bash the comany or do a bunch of complaining here.
    The bottom line is i was terminated for 4 preventables. Im sure someone will get on their high horse and respond with something negative but before u do here is the rest of the facts.
    actident 1 my tandems brushed up against a tent leg on a home made lean too and slightly bent it at a crowded drop yard. The guys on the yard was cool with ten dollers to replace a piece of 5/8 conduit.
    2. Had unsecured trailer door blow out behind me snaped bottom hinge. 3. Pulling out of supper tight truck stop at night my trailer swiveled behind tandems and took out a mirrior. I had pulled as far foward as i could befor turning.
    4 was a backing with no damage. My dac and csa is clear but the company is telling prospective jobs about it all and i cant find work. Need help or suggestion
     
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  3. rbrtwbstr

    rbrtwbstr Road Train Member

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    Find a small company who doesn't use DAC. They're out there. And be honest about everything...
     
  4. Sonnyb3

    Sonnyb3 Light Load Member

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    Just got a copy of dac and csa everything is clean. Thanks. Im looking want to keep doing otr
     
  5. Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    Keep looking something will eventually turn-up. But for future reference....your accidents sound like they were all preventable...and 4 in that short length of time is gonna be hard to over-come. Be honest to perspective employers like you were in telling you story here on the forum....maybe try and pay just a little more attention to detail....don't take that wrong , not judging you, just giving some constructive criticism...Good-luck.
     
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  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Does'nt matter how hard you worked for this company,does'nt matter how perfect your ontime record is,you had 4 preventables.To be honest with you,companies are going to look at that and shake their head.Meaning no hire.You had 4 accidents in too short a time.
     
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  7. 77smartin

    77smartin Road Train Member

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    Where do you live?
     
  8. Sonnyb3

    Sonnyb3 Light Load Member

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    Not trying to minamize but i have talked to drivers with lots of exp. my part in this was exaustion inexpieance and in some cases not knowing what i should have been looking out for. I have learned from each and i am a better driver. I would even welcome the chance to go out with a more expieranced driver so thay could evaluate my skills and help me hone them
     
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  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I have yet to meet a perfect driver.We've all made mistakes.But when it comes to getting hired companies will see those preventables and they already know their insurance won't approve you.But you brought up a good point,call the starter companies and offer to get retrained.Tell recruiter just what you said here.
     
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  10. Sonnyb3

    Sonnyb3 Light Load Member

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    I live in visalia calif but i am willing to relocate
     
  11. Sonnyb3

    Sonnyb3 Light Load Member

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    All this stuff was so minor patty that there wasnt even claims except for the mirrior
     
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