Will an accident that wasn't my fault affect future employment opportunities?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by matsfan, Jan 11, 2014.

  1. matsfan

    matsfan Bobtail Member

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    Hey everyone. So I was driving my route today, and as I was going up a steep incline, I noticed that my bus started to stall. I put on my parking brake and radioed into the garage to have the mechanics come out and take a look at the situation. Eventually a plow driver comes pulls up behind me, and proceeds to overtake my stopped bus despite being aware of the dangerous and icy conditions on the road. His tractor begins sliding backwards almost immediately after passing my bus. His right tire smacks right into my front bumper and causes a decent sized dent, but there was no damage to his tractor.

    Anyway, the plow driver admitted all fault, and I was assured by the police officer that there would be no points put on my license. Would this have any affect on insurance rates though? Let's say I applied for another bus driving company, and the only thing they needed to do was insure me. Let's also say that they both use the same insurance company. Could they find out about this accident from looking at past records? Would it cost more to insure me? Like I said, the officer told me that I really had nothing to worry about, but he did say was filing an accident report which kind of freaks me out. Does that mean anything, or could it have some kind of impact on future employment? That's done mostly for records right? I do remember he was filling out a certain kind of report (the one's where there is less than 1000 dollars worth of damage), but I can't remember what it was called.
     
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  3. smadronia

    smadronia Heavy Load Member

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    I'm no accident expert, but if it's ruled that you're not at fault, then it shouldn't affect you. An accident report is a good thing, because if anyone asks you about it, you'll have an accident report number to direct them to. It's just what it says it is, a report about the accident, with what the police observed, what you said, and what the other driver said.

    I'd imagine getting hit isn't going to lessen your chances of being hired elsewhere, if it's considered a non preventable, or not your fault. My guess is being hit while broken down is kind of like smushing a deer: there's not much you can do to prevent it, and it's kind of an occupational hazard.
     
  4. fatmcrat

    fatmcrat Bobtail Member

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    i had a issue kinda like this today. I'm looking into trucking and they pulled up a report from back in december 12 that i was hit by a drunk driver. I had to send them a copy of the police report that it wasn't my fault. as long as you have the police report stating it wasn't your fault you should be good....hope that helps
     
  5. Shaggy

    Shaggy Road Train Member

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    So, really you smacked into the back of a "tractor" snow plow. 1st post introduce yourself.

    Yeah we weren't there.
     
  6. morr2fab

    morr2fab Medium Load Member

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    Saggy, no effence but - 'Jack of all trades, Master of none' to me means, (and have been saying this for 30+ years) Can do lots of things but not good at any. Sorry Man.
     
  7. Shaggy

    Shaggy Road Train Member

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    Exactly what it means, Master at nothing. Need some grammar help? I can find some use full information.
     
  8. FloTheWaitress

    FloTheWaitress Crusty Go Go

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    truckon, d o g, mineburg and 1 other person Thank this.
  9. baha

    baha Road Train Member

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    matsfan pay for a copy of ACC. report from Police.Dept. an keep it at home, if new job asks you can find it faster than ordering one from years ago.
     
  10. morr2fab

    morr2fab Medium Load Member

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    Your not helping yourself. Good luck.

    It's a useless quote. Sure you can find a better.
     
  11. fld

    fld Medium Load Member

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    My advice is for you to get the accident report immediately. Make sure.that what is on there is exactly what happened.

    I have heard of people getting the report and it wasn't what the cop said. I don't think that will happen with you, but check it out while everything is still fresh. Your employability hinges on that report.

    That is definitely a not at fault accident, but does.go on your driving record that you were involved in an accident. If you apply for another job, you have to explain what happened and give them a copy of the police report. As long as it backs up what you say, you won't have any problem.
     
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