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New driver bad record what can we do now

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by mizspazz, May 10, 2014.

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  1. May 10, 2014 #1
    mizspazz

    mizspazz Bobtail Member

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    I'm an experienced driver with the 2007 Freightliner with 15 years experience and a perfect driving record

    My wife is a new driver was less than one year experience she now has three incidents and one accident on her record in 10 months she's probably going to be removed from the drivers list and unable to continue driving with the company we work for.

    What are we to do now? Is there a company that will still put us on as a team, who might that be? does anybody have any suggestions where we go now?

    The area is Huntsville Texas

    and the ins/acc list is 1. Rubbed a pole 2. Knocked over an already damaged pole 3. Rubbed a fender of a car (None of these are DOT I think...)
    4. Truck verses guard rail (This was in an attempt to avoid an oncoming car but try to prove it)
     
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  3. May 10, 2014 #2
    ayubirana

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    I guess it depends on where you live. It also depends on the nature of those Accidents or Incidents as well as If they are DOT reportable or not.
    I would suggest that you should obtain her PSP, DAC, MVR and Employee file from the company you worked for.
    These report should present a 3D view of what are you dealing with. Only then a course of action could be suggested.
     
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  4. May 10, 2014 #3
    Chinatown

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    Depends on where you live; city/state.
     
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    jungledrums

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    Watkins & Shepard is known to give drivers a chance.
     
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    joseph1135

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    If she's that bad, maybe she shouldn't be driving. It is what it is. With that many "incidents/accidents" in less than a year, she's obviously not cut out to do this.
     
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  8. May 10, 2014 #6
    G/MAN

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    It will depend on what is on her record. Any potential employer will need to verify her experience. Were those accidents? An incident could be bending the rim on a wheel. Or it could be something more serious. She may be considered an accident waiting to happen. Most companies will allow 2-3 violations within a 2 or 3 year period. It is difficult to advise you without more information. At this point there isn't much information to give an informed answer to your question. Carriers and insurance companies don't like claims. If a driver is considered to be a high risk, then they may need to go back for further training or wait 3 years until events drop off their mvr.
     
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  9. May 10, 2014 #7
    mizspazz

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    Huntsville Texas
     
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  10. May 10, 2014 #8
    mizspazz

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    Maybe your right but I don't plan on giving up on her unless she gives up on herself
     
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    Jokingypsy

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    Could you let me know when she gets back behind the wheel. Let me know where she will be driving. I have something I need ran over.

    Adam
     
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  12. May 10, 2014 #10
    double yellow

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    I'm with Joseph. With nearly a year under her belt, it sounds like she still has no idea of the boundaries of a truck & trailer and I have to wonder what makes you think she will "get it" if given another chance?

    Were accidents 1-3 right in the first month or two? Maybe then I could see some progress assuming the guardrail accident was not preventable (dash cams are cheap insurance for things like that).

    Unfortunately, I don't know of any good companies that will take that driving record & driving for a bad company may just make it harder to stay out of trouble...
     
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