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No responses, lets try again. Job Advice and suspension

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by dc3s, Apr 18, 2008.

  1. Apr 18, 2008 #1
    dc3s

    dc3s Bobtail Member

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    I am learning a hard lesson and I need some frank opinion about job options. I have been driving 5 years (Class A (HT) and did bout' a year OTR for SWIFT then been driving local since. Company laid me off in March and I can't find a job here in Tampa. In last 3 years have 0 speeding, 2 failure to wear seat belt and 1 no DOT physical card on me. 4 years back had 1 speeding which was 4 pts. For one of those seat belts (Aug 07) I didn't pay the ticket and realized first of this month, April 2008, that my license was suspended. I paid the fine and it was restored. I was actually driving all that time but didn't realize the fine had not been paid. Bad communication between my wife and I, stupid but true.

    What do you think? Is that suspension killing my chances? Any advice on how to get a job? Don't really want to be OTR but if that is the only option I'll take it. Options? Advice?
     
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  3. Apr 18, 2008 #2
    jlkklj777

    jlkklj777 20 Year Truckload Veteran

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    It is a tough time to be a trucker. Many companies are going out of business and other companies are "trimming" back their personnel. Drivers that are not performing up to company standards are being let go as well as some office personnel.

    Best advice is to apply to every company you can think of and hope 1 will give you a shot. There are some websites out there that actually will submit your info to dozens of carriers looking for new drivers.
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2008 #3
    Tip

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    Yeap, the suspension is doing you in. Insurance companies don't care about circumstances. They only see a suspension on your record.

    There ARE companies that will hire you, but (as you probably know) these outfits are of the desperate kind that you want no part of. Not long after you hire on with one of 'em, you'll wanna quit 'em.

    What about retraining in another field? That is definitely an option. Is it a practical option for YOU?
     
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  5. Apr 24, 2008 #4
    littletree1

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    I live in Tampa also and just recently got my license bak after a 6 mos. suspension even though I waited 14mos. My bad news is that I had a DUI in a personal vehicle. I may not even have a prayer if you are having a hard time. The job market in Tampa is tough right now in any profession and they don't pay well either.
    Best of Luck to You though! I would like to hear if you do find a company.
     
    littletree1, Apr 24, 2008
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