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Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by GutterLess, Feb 13, 2014.

  1. GutterLess

    GutterLess Bobtail Member

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    I wasn't following any closer than all of the other truckers that were on the road... Heck!!! Im pretty sure everyone of them that I seen was following a lot closer and like I said we were only going 20-25 mph tops and traffic was backed up for miles. It was crazy!!!
     
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  3. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    So the old everyone else was doing it line. My mom made me stop saying that when I was about 8 years old.

    Find a different career. This isn't for you.
     
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  4. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    20 to 25 can be too fast,depending on conditions and road.You travel the speed your most comfortable not what others are doing.Bottom line is according to England its a preventable so be done with it and start looking for another job.If its as minor as you say,then other companies will look at that and give you a chance..
     
  5. GutterLess

    GutterLess Bobtail Member

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    This is meant for me. I have a passion for this career. Maybe I just chose the wrong company to start with. I'm 23 years old. Ive got plenty of time to still be a truck driver. Just hopefully I'll get back out there soon. Its funny how at that time I couldn't stop but after the accident I drove another 2+ weeks on bad road conditions and couldn't slide even when I tried to.
     
  6. GutterLess

    GutterLess Bobtail Member

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    I'll probably dispute it. They told me one thing then done another. Nobody over there knows what's going on. Its a shame. I waited 3 weeks to get into my own truck too and didnt get paid a dime for that either.
     
  7. GutterLess

    GutterLess Bobtail Member

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    And I was going below the recommended speed limit but I just didn't wanna go too slow cause then people will b cutting me off and crap
     
  8. stevenneill

    stevenneill Medium Load Member

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    That part of your statement makes you unhireable in my opinion. Unfortunately my opinion doesnt count. Try Western Express
     
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  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    The point is it was your fault and you need to learn to deal with it in a professional manner.People have accidents all the time in this carreer and many times that does not stop them from finding another company.You was going a slight bit too fast and not looking far ahead,otherwise you would have stop long before hitting that other driver.
     
  10. GutterLess

    GutterLess Bobtail Member

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    Don't forget the other driver didn't stop either. He probably didn't even feel it. He's at fault too for leaving the scene of an accident
     
  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Forget the other driver.Its your fault deal with it.
     
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