A new owner op in trouble

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by JimFromEarth, Feb 12, 2018.

  1. JimFromEarth

    JimFromEarth Bobtail Member

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    I'm a new owner op that has been driving for 8 years . i am paying on a 2012 frieghtliner cascadia and got hired on with landstar. Two weeks ago i had a bridge strike (no excuse just stupid ) there was no damage to anything except my truck, no police where involved . This was my first incident ever. (no traffic violations or anything else.) Can anyone tell me if this will end my chances of leasing to a good company? I live in the St. Louis area. just looking for a little guidance.I have so much on the line to lose it to such a stupid moment.
     
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  3. farmboy73

    farmboy73 Medium Load Member

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    I’m just curious, if no police were involved how is it documented?
     
  4. JimFromEarth

    JimFromEarth Bobtail Member

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    Not sure it was . Just through Landstar and the insurance company.
     
  5. p608

    p608 Road Train Member

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    Did LS terminate you? I wouldn't think it would be a deal breaker, I have heard LS is pretty anal about stuff.
     
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  6. JimFromEarth

    JimFromEarth Bobtail Member

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    Yes Landstar terminated my lease. I was with them for around 5 months and they told me that it was too soon into my lease to have a bridge strike.
     
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  7. ladr

    ladr Road Train Member

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    Was you leasing the truck from them? Did they put something on your dac? I wouldn't think it should stop anything.

    Don't ask, don't tell
     
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  8. p608

    p608 Road Train Member

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    yeah, lie about it, good idea.
     
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  9. JimFromEarth

    JimFromEarth Bobtail Member

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    I was not leasing the truck from them. And im not sure about the dac. They just terminated my lease today.
     
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  10. JimFromEarth

    JimFromEarth Bobtail Member

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    Never dealt with anything like this before. Will it show up when they try to run insurance?
     
  11. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    i cannot see how after 8 years, you even did this.

    best of luck to you. your next company may want a huge deposit.
     
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