Need an Automatic! Iraq I.E.D. blew off part of my leg

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  1. dbrober70

    dbrober70 Bobtail Member

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    Iraq roadside bomb picked up my hummer and threw it about 30 feet into a side of a building. Two of us died, myself and another lived. He faired better but I lost part of my left leg. A portion of my leg is made of aircraft aluminum, which is insanely strong and lightweight. I can drive a semi (van or reefer) but not a stick. So my question is>>>>>

    Where can I go on the east coast and still drive an Automatic? Ive been with western express, and did fine but my miles went into the toilet after a few months. My CSA is zero, DMV is spotless, background is clean. Anyone know who I can apply to who will give me an auto to run? I know about Maverick and Averitt but who else? Anyone?
     
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  3. Pedigreed Bulldog

    Pedigreed Bulldog Road Train Member

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    Seems to me that would qualify as a "reasonable accommodation" under the ADA...and there might even be grant $ available from the VA or one of the many private charities that help wounded vets so that even a smaller carrier could put you to work for them. In other words, do a little research to find out what is there to help and then work with a QUALITY company. Don't settle for a bottom-feeder just because they have automatics.

    Thanks for your service.
     
  4. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Always wanting something. Jeez. Act like you're special and entitled. My god man. Find another job......



    ha ha ha ha! Thank you for your sacrifice, thank you so much. I hope I can be of help to you for your service to us.

    Pohl Transportation of Versailles, OH runs automatics, they run primarily the east coast with a little bit of Texas thrown in there. They are a small company, about 120 trucks maybe. Good people, family operated. i worked for them in the past and always did right by me. Once again, thank you for your service. Good luck in your search!
     
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  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Howard Transportation- one of their terminals is in Kenly, NC (flatbed)
    TransAm
    Interstate Distributors
    Halvor Lines
    Maverick
    Van Wyk Inc.
     
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  6. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Dont think Maverick would work out without that second leg.... Lol.
     
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  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    They have a reefer division, if he's in the hiring area. Didn't think about that, but flatbed may not work.
     
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  8. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Lol. Good to help the guy though.
     
  9. Ford L8000

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    Thank you for your service, you can also try these companies:

    Eagle Transport (fuel hauler)
    Cargo Transporters (Claremont, NC)
    MCT
     
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  10. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Is MCT, Midwest-coast Transport?
     
  11. Ford L8000

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    Yeah, sure is. :biggrin_255:
     
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