A couple weeks ago, I accepted a position with Wil-Trans under Wilson Logistics for paid CDL training. Completed my first week, got my permit and some backing and shifting training among other training, and then hit the road with a trainer to get real world driving experience. It was by far the funnest coolest thing I've ever done, and there's nothing more in this world that I want more than to be a professional driver.
Now here's the thing: there was an accident that I was in back in February in a sedan. I was driving home from work around 9pm and I was driving behind a guy driving a pickup truck with a small trailer with a UTV side by side on it. The trailer lights were lit, but did not indicate any kind of braking when he did hit his brakes. I noticed this early on, so kept my distance. As we were driving along a moderately sharp curve, the driver slammed on his brakes (of which I did not realize) about the same time I glanced down to check my gauges. It was only like half a second, but by the time I looked back up, I was a couple feet from him, doing 55, and he was almost stopped. The collision caused him to swerve over and hit the guard rail on the opposite side of the road, resulting in the trailer and ATV to flip over.
The guy got out, looked around, saw the damage done, them immediately started holding his back/neck. He would not speak to me when I asked if everyone was alright, he only asked other bystanders to contact the police.
I told the police on scene what had happened to the best of my knowledge and our vehicles were towed away, and he was taken away in an ambulance. I signed the waiver stating I was not hurt, etc. Nothing really came of this, no court summons, or anything like that, no one sued, etc. This was not my vehicle that was wrecked, it was my then room mates (who is understanding of everything) so the car and insurance were not in my name. So, prior to applying with Wil-Trans, I checked with my DMV, to see if that wreck was on my MRV, and they told me it was not, and I could simply not include that accident on my application. A few days ago, the company somehow found it, and had the trainer I was with take me home. In the meantime, I've been applying with companies that can help me get my CDL with the contract while also disclosing this accident so it won't be an issue. Thing is, so far every company has declined me. I got the actual police report, and it does not mention the brake lights not working, and it labeled the cause as inatention on my part. I don't think this is at all fair, and it's preventing me from following my dream of being a professional driver
My question is: does anyone know of a company that may be willing to hire me despite the accident, or is there anyway I can safely get this off of my MRV and not tell companies about it? And I don't mean that in a sketchy way, I mean something like a defensive driving course or something of the like, or perhaps any way to legally have the report reworded, or something like that so it isn't basically stating it was all my fault, and to get the brake lights issue included on there, and the inattention off? Anything that may help me achieve my goal in becoming a professional driver. Note that I already have my permit and med card, and a bit if training and experience already, if anyone thanks that may help me at all. Any help is appreciated and sorry for typing so much haha.
Difficulty getting a company to hire me with a non commercial vehicle accident on my MRV.
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Kar0s, Jul 17, 2017.
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