Rollover

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Garcia1960, Dec 18, 2017.

  1. Garcia1960

    Garcia1960 Bobtail Member

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    I am an experienced driver over 34 years no accidents , fell asleep at the wheel dec 15th 2016. Not cited, no points, company did not report yet asked me to retire. CHP did report yet nothing on my record but accident. No ticket . Death of my career ???? Who will hire me ??
     
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  3. pmdriver

    pmdriver Road Train Member

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    If you look they are screaming for drivers now, the pay has been increased a bit more than what used to be, the only way to know is to start putting applications into the smaller companies, some of them are even offering health benefits and say they have changed the way they treat drivers. Just start flooding the market with applications and let your experience talk. One mistake in 34 years should not stop you, it sucks because you probably had 30 years accident free and then that one wiped that out.
     
  4. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    A rollover is pretty much a no no, it's not you I am talking to. But rather the newbie.

    34 years and one wreck or incident etc. A truck gone wild when you fell asleep probably would not stop me from hiring you. If I was a company. I would be very interested in the situation in which you did fall asleep.
     
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  5. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Ummm, Carolina Cargo?
     
  6. LilBudyWizer

    LilBudyWizer Light Load Member

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    The easiest way to find out is fill out some online apps. My guess is you would have a job by the end if the week.
     
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  8. pmdriver

    pmdriver Road Train Member

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    Do they still call it a roll over when them breezes in Colorado and Wyoming take you over? Started OTR in 1979, still have not got one over yet but have seen it lean and gone into storms where could not see the back of the trailer, could not stop because even sitting on shoulder would be dangerous.
     
  9. Toomanybikes

    Toomanybikes Road Train Member

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    That is two bad strikes against you not one! Is their a third?

    "Fell asleep at the wheel" and

    "Rollover."

    Hope it works out for you. There was a time years ago when you could be in a truck again by the next day. But now?
     
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  10. kw107

    kw107 Bobtail Member

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    Started in 79 here also. Glad to see someone else remembers short wheelbase spring ride back backbreaking cabovers.
     
  11. jbatmick

    jbatmick Road Train Member

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    Be careful what you post on here, some companies will check your computer chat.
     
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