New drivers

Yeah, if this is a matter of Melton taking a pass on a young flight risk then the young man should "man up" and go talk with the folks where he worked, face to face. Hear out what they have to say regarding his performance, and if he's really motivated to be a driver go in with the attitude that he will convince them that whatever form of "Youngitis" he had, he's healed up and over that disease. Get back on with Melton and stay with them for at least a couple years before even thinking about moving on.

When I was first starting out my dad taught me that no matter what, you always stay at least a year on a job.

 

I understand your point, but I don't agree with it. A carrier will list a driver as eligible for rehire with review under those circumstances not do not rehire. This is why I believe something happened at that carrier.

 

In 2007 I got layer off a job need work. I when down to my local truck stop and got a bottom feed book. I put aplacation with ever one and non would give a job. And was not me. I have 20 year at time and spotless. A few said they would flease me. So I think he is telling the truth.

 

It is not a matter of belief. It is how trucking companies do business. If a driver is fired or quits and there are not any serious problems they will almost always list the driver as a eligible for rehire with review on DAC. When a company lists a driver as do not rehire there is a substantial reason why. Because you are required by the FMCSA to list a full 10 year driving history regardless of DAC you need to be completely honest on ALL applications you submit. I will tell you now there are 3 basic reasons a driver gets a Do not rehire. 1 stealing from company or customer. 2. Dangerous driving and 3 load and/or truck abandonment. All of these are serious things that can keep you from a good job.

 

OK recruiter. With bottom feeders? I think it more about how money their can make off this guy. And IMO. I think he is just to smart and bottom feeders are thier are scared. and mfcsr does require 10 of work history. Just what you have done. I can put on a application that lived under a bridge for 10 years. If it's true.

 

It seems to me I've heard over the years of companies that have no rehire policies, because they think it's a deterrent from people quitting. That's a question that should be asked before leaving.

 

In today's world a carrier will not list a driver on DAC as a do not rehire unless there is information accompanying the report as reasons for the action. Their legal dept would have cows if a carrier as a routine did this just because a driver quit. A carrier will list as eligible for rehire with review if they for misc reasons won't rehire. I have seen several DAC reports with not eligible for rehire on them followed by the reason.

For general reasons I am going to repeat something here I have written about many times in these forums. When a driver comes in these forums with complaints against a carrier you are only getting ONE SIDE OF THE STORY! People have a tendency to leave out things or out in out lie.

 

I don't think anyone said it was listed on his DAC as to not rehire. There are companies that have no rehire policies. Few and far between in trucking I'll admit. Drivers usually feel the have the option to come back, so they'll go test a new job. I could see a company like Melton say no to that. Besides, it is up to one person how to enter information on a driver's file. If the DM or fleet manage gets his feelings hurt when someone quits, they can mark you not eligible for no good reason all. Trucking is an industry ran by psychopaths. We must never forget that point.

 

They can list most anyway they want, but they can get into legal trouble if said blackball has no truth. I have seen a company lose a lawsuit over this very thing.