New Trucker Screw Up

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Not a trucker yet., Aug 1, 2014.

  1. Not a trucker yet.

    Not a trucker yet. Bobtail Member

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    I've been driving for less than 6 months and I had two accidents, Two tickets for one incident, and four delivery times I was late for. The points against me were called astronomical by my DM. I am lucky to not have been fired. What can I do to salvage my trucking job?
     
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  3. BigBluePeter

    BigBluePeter Heavy Load Member

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  4. Wild Murphy

    Wild Murphy HAPPY TRUCK DRIVER

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    Pay attention to each task at hand. Use your time better. Don't get distracted. Your record does seem astronomical. Either you shouldn't be driving from lack of ability or you are thinking of things other than driving. Like anything you would want to do better at, you have to put the time in and purpose to do it right, with whatever it takes.
     
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  5. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    What are you doing that is causing you to be late to appointments? If you are hanging out at truck stops, then stop. If it's because you are waiting till you are going to get there just in time, well then leave sooner.
     
  6. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    Try to learn from your mistakes and pay closer attention to detail when you do things. Try to work on trip planning a little better too. If you feel that you won t make it on time, DO NOT wait until the last minute to say something to your dispatcher, but learn to communicate ahead of time
     
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  7. arrow4101

    arrow4101 Bobtail Member

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    Maybe you are having issues with stress? I would be at my breaking point if I were you.
     
  8. zenaddler

    zenaddler Light Load Member

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    Find out is you are really sleeping or if you have brain fog. Your body can cause one to be unable to observe properly and when this is happening one often has attention and sleep problems. Google a little and see if something fits you.
     
  9. SLANT6

    SLANT6 Road Train Member

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    Maybe this isn't for you. If you are still employed, you owe someone there a big kiss.
     
  10. AppalachianTrucker

    AppalachianTrucker Heavy Load Member

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    What were the two accidents?
     
  11. ChefBrianN

    ChefBrianN Light Load Member

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    Two accidents in less than six months? One of which you were issued two tickets for? Who are you, the company owners son-in-law?
     
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