Abandoned truck placed on record instead of medical emergency.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Commuter69, Aug 8, 2025.

  1. Commuter69

    Commuter69 Road Train Member

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    A few years ago, a friend of mine, who I referred to the company I was driving for at the time, had a medical emergency while on the road and needed emergency transport to the hospital. This resulted in being given a temporary disqualification from commercial driving until treatment and therapy could be completed, an interim DOT medical can be passed with a clear drug screen before getting behind the wheel again. It was 3-4 months total. He cleared out the truck, left it as instructed at the truck stop, and went home. In the time he was out, he decided not to return to the company.

    As he began to consider returning to work with a different company, he discovered that the company put an "abandoned truck" alert on his history. Obviously this puts him on the blacklist and untouchable. He has the hospital records and the disqualification order. What are his options?
     
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  3. Lonesome

    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    Explain to said new company what happened. If it's on DAC, he can fight that
     
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  4. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    Not much, really. It's doubtful that he'll make it past the computer screening.
    At this point I'd say his only option is to go in person to companies and plead his case.
    But, yeah, with most companies they're going to use DAC or Hire Right......will not pass.
     
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  5. Commuter69

    Commuter69 Road Train Member

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    How would this be fought?
     
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  6. Ex-Trucker Alex

    Ex-Trucker Alex Road Train Member

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    With a transportation attorney, that's how.

    The OP's ability to work has been damaged due to a malicious act by his former employer; he followed their instructions, but since he decided to not come back to work for them they decided to slander his record as retaliation. He not only has a case for getting the DAC stuff removed, but a BIG lawsuit as well. In the meantime, do NOT talk to your former employer! Do NOT ask them to remove the DAC info! DO keep applying and getting rejections. Ask these people why you are getting rejected and SAVE those records; this is all evidence for your lawsuit.

    Where are you located? If you are in upstate NY, I know a good one. If not, just do a google search for "transportation attorneys in <enter your city name>" . Any attorney would be SALIVATING at the chance for this suit! It could be worth millions, but more likely will just be settled for a significant 6-figure amount. Regardless, do NOT contact one of those "general lawsuit hucksters" that advertise on TV and have repetitious 800- or 808- numbers; those guys ain't worth SQUAT!
     
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    Boy, there's a kick in knickers for ya'. And, technically, it was an abandonment, but come on. Only shows to go, how out of touch the human element really is today. I wouldn't want to be part of an industry that did that.
     
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  8. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    This is disgusting. What is the name of this ###hole outfit?
     
  9. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Just Google "how do I dispute something on my credit report". I understand you are not asking about his credit report, but DAC / Hire Right is governed by the regulations for credit reporting companies. HireRight.com has a section that explains how to dispute an incorrect entry, how to submit a brief statement, and how to get a free report.
     
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  10. Commuter69

    Commuter69 Road Train Member

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    How is it abandonment when he was disqualified from commercial driving for medical reasons and left the truck clean and as directed?
     
  11. Moosetek13

    Moosetek13 Road Train Member

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    I had a medical emergency and was disqualified from driving as well.
    The truck was left at a truck stop to be recovered by someone.
    That situation is not abandonment.
     
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