Bad training, bad CSA score, Help?

Not sure what to tell you.

Your only option now is probably a small outfit - one guy that owns 2-5 trucks. You really need to figure out why you keep hitting things and fix that problem. The trainer can help you learn how to get the truck down the road, but the trainer can't teach you how to be aware of where your truck is in relation to what's around it. If at any point you don't know for sure what's around your truck, get out and look before you move it another millimeter.

 

First never trust a gps second your teaming your teammate should be getting out and spotting you every time you back out regardless if he's sleeping or not it's a team op just like you should do for him. 2 months of traing is plenty of time to be trained I was only with a trainer for a week. After saying all this and I know you might be mad about me telling you the truth and bashing you sadly us xpress will probly be letting you go if they don't you better make sure you beg for retraining and a lot of companies will not be hiring you since you now have 3 accidents if I read correctly good luck to you though.

 

Sorry, but most companies even the bad ones. Don't want to deal with anybody who has had 3 accidents in 3 years. Let alone 3 accidents in a few months. You might want to start looking for a gig outside of trucking. To be honest with you. Bad training or not. You are responsible for your actions, and sadly most rookies end up just like you. Out of the industry in just a few months because of accidents and bad trainers.

 

As you know you was wrong for not reporting your trainers.You not backing with both trainers sounds like that was the problem.I wish I had an answer that you wanna read but unfortunately I don'tThose accidents could hurt you sorry to say.

 

you will only get CSA points if the police got involved,companies can have their own safety point system but can not give you CSA points.i would talk to them about your trainers,try to make them a deal,like more training and maybe an extended probation period,can't hurt to ask Good Luck.

 

CSA points are only assessed if there was an inspection report.

CSA points are generally considered only by the 'mega' carriers. Smaller companies usually don't concern themselves with such things.

 

wow do you have alot to learn,you get a ticket for speeding in your big truck you get CSA points,any tickets issued in that big truck carries CSA points.it is a concern for all companies.

 

I'll try to break it down.

I would of had a talk with the safety department. Not only is their character less than professional they have no business training. Turning your head just allows them to do the same things to the next students. The trainer being in the passenger seat is still on duty and responsible for observing you and training. That can hardly be done while yapping on the phone. The other guy I would of filed a sexual harassment complaint. If nothing else it would of protected your employment. It's kind of late now. Part of today's problems in trucking are these big companies are allowing any yahoo to train even though they are not qualified.

You don't rely on GPS's for directions unless you have verified they are correct before you start driving. Trip planning consists of two parts... the interstate and state highways between point A and point B....the critical part of trip planning where most mess up is the local driving from leaving the shipper to the interstate and arriving at the town of the receiver. You have to find out the truck routes in and out, restricted routes, low clearances and other obstacles.
How is this done? By using every tool available to you. Not this one or this one but ALL of them. Listed in order of importance...

Rand McNally Truckers Atlas: Excellent tool with highlighted truck routes, low clearances and restricted routes listed.

The Phone: Call the customer is an important step. Many today have canned voicemail directions. Customers get in trouble by local law if trucks are repeatedly coming in wrong. Hence they know the truck route in and pass it on anyway they can. The only time I question customer directions is when you get some receptionist live on the phone that couldn't describe how she gets to work. Try to talk with shipping and receiving for live directions if voicemail isn't available.

Qualcomm or PeopleNet canned directions: These are usually reliable but can be a pain to decipher. If you have a fuel manager they have the ability to edit fuel routing and I have seen some terrible things. Like a GPS I only use them as a tool. Some company dispatchers will manually enter directions by previous driver reports. I have seen these wrong before where one driver made it in the wrong way. Though mostly helpful you have to be careful.

GPS A very handy tool if you know how to use it correctly. Punch in the address and go? Definitely not. GPS's were first designed for cars that can go anywhere. Now they have trucker GPS's but even them are not 100% yet. GPS also rely on the 911 address systems. Street numbers can be off some there. When a company has three parking lots it doesn't tell you which one to turn into. That's one step you messed up, local directions. You always use your GPS after you found out the known route with your map and phone. Then you compare the GPS directions and correct it by way points if necessary. When you are 100% sure it's correct then you can enjoy it's advanced directions and other features.

Google Earth A handy tool for seeing the customers buildings, guard shacks and parking lots

CB Though highly depended on years ago and not so much today, asking another experienced driver can lead to valuable information.

Do your homework. It makes your driving life so much easier. It keeps you from getting lost and being late! If you drive long enough you'll know the interstate system and many routes by memory. It's them local directions you have to be careful. Not just the routing you need to watch the weather and know what you are dealing with.

You got yourself in a pickle. You can't hurt anything unless you are moving. Never second guess yourself. If you are not sure get out and get out again even if you have to get out of the truck 20 times and look. Be leary of anyone helping you. I've seen bad things happen even with someone waving at you. Guess who gets in trouble? When you are in the drivers seat you are 100% responsible for your actions.

Most backing accidents happen when a driver is tired. If you are that tired then you go find somewhere easy to park. You second guessed yourself and didn't do anything about it. Save the tight backing until you get some experience. If nothing else get on the CB and ask for help. There are good drivers out there.

You were kind of dealt a bad hand. But desperate companies like USXpress will push drivers along just to fill seats. You really need to go back out with a good trainer to finish you correctly. It doesn't look good where you are at.

If you get terminated get a copy of your DAC and dispute it if necessary. You can do that here.
http://www.hireright.com/Consumers-Applicants.aspx

From here on participate in the forums to find a better company. If someone hears your story I'm sure you could be given a second chance. Make sure your side of the story gets told at the meeting. You really need to learn how to prevent these accidents. Even if one is a terrible backer they can get the job done without hitting things. Never say "I think I can" while backing, GOAL.

Good luck!