Suspended/possibly fired, need advice (P&D)

Southern Refrigerated Transport might hire you; they cut some slack.
I don't think TransAm hires in LA, but you can ask. They're not really a good company, but will do in a pinch.
You can also try some temp services that hire cdl drivers. Pretty good deal; work when you want to and have a choice of companies. I worked for one for awhile and every time i called in they offered me several choices of loads and companies to choose from. You're not a job hopper because you're being paid by the temp agency, not the trucking companies.

Southern Refrigerated Transport is ok.

 

P&d ain't for everyone.
Heck neither is driving for that matter.

 

Wow your in a real spot of bother there mate, however i do understand your predicament as we've all been there as new truck drivers, some people do expect perfection unfortunately the issue with the tree is a little harsh after all who insisted on going down a suburban street? although they may argue why didn't you stop? i'm wondering what a tree that has branches big enough to do some damage to a truck/trailer is doing in a street anyway? I've encountered many tree's although they usually had branches that were pretty flexible so would either bend or snap with no damage to your trailer.

 

Yeah, you're boned.
The suspensions always lead to being fired. I'd resign right away (so you can put down that you have never been fired, don't want that).

There are plenty of trucking jobs, your MVR is still good, just their safety dept doesn't like you.

Chalk it up as a learned experience and move on. PLENTY of local jobs still around.

but yes, learn from it.
rule #1. DON'T HIT ####.
rule #2. if you get in a bad situation, stop before you make it worse.
rule #3 cover your ### (document everything)

 

Definitely do agree with taking the plunge and going out there and getting more experience with a regional or long haul company. Yes, you're probably going to have to deal with states/places you'd rather see wiped off the face of the earth. But 1-2 years of handling different places patiently and not getting into a bind will go a long way in making the coming, horror time short and an entrance back into a regular routine a reality.

I made many of these same mistakes, plus worse during my first years of long haul/actual truck driving. Was placed on the garbage lists and was relegated to carriers below the status of the one's that get roasted on a daily basis. After getting in the time and showing correcting the mistakes from the past, I've been back on a clean track for several years and now get quite a few call-backs from the more reputable carriers.

Of course, I also do as much homework as possible with the potential new company before jumping ship.
Sure, my job might blow, pay and corporate policy wise at the moment. But will this next move be greener pastures? Or a chock-full of fall-out?

 

Man it's so annoying adjusting.

As for OP, local is FAR MORE DANGEROUS than the actual road. I recommend Marten Transport. They were very good to me with APUs and very good equipment. Idk if they'll hire you, but worth a shot.

 

This isn't OTR LTL, but I get your point. Depending on his peddle area he could actually do 100 stops in a week, most at places he's never been to before as a new P&D driver.

That is a recipe for disaster for drivers with little experience. That is why I don't recommend LTL P&D work to newer drivers. They are mainly concerned with the money and most aren't up to it.

Gotta crawl before you can run.

 

what about linehaul with this company?