company policy violation

Thats a big mistake to anyone tha hauls hazmat. But its likely to be noticed 3 years same as accident. But who knows chemical tanker really increased after Trump took office, its likely that will happen again if he gets elected again. And companies will be eager to hire

 

Why didn’t you wear ppe?

I can’t see being that absent minded (trying to be nice), but right now jobs are not easy to get.

 

Too bad folks don't look at the bigger picture. That lapse of reason may have cost this person a lot. I'd imagine that infraction will stay with them forever, and anyone wanting a Haz-Mat, and most places do, will not take them. While I'd like to gloat, not wearing the safety equipment and getting hurt, well, they got what they deserved.

 

All depends on what the market is doing and if the economy is booming or not. When the times are rough, employers don't really need anyone so they get very choosey. However, when times are good and the economy is booming they'll lower their standards and hire with far less discrimination.

 

The one thing that is not mentioned and should be is any accident is serious and being treated at a hospital for acid burns reflects on not just the carrier but also the supplier who the carrier is hauling for - unless it is the same. The insurance will get involved and they COULD start demanding the carrier fire people who are lax in using ppe properly.

 

Well....at least they worded it to where you're credibility is protected. They didn't put details about your termination, so you still can find work. Your bigger albatross is what you alluded in another part of your post. It's the market. For LTL and local/regional, it's not good at all. You'll have a better chance landing a good OTR job. Even OTR companies are getting picky, but those are always the easier jobs to get. All that being said, just out in your application to all of those LTL companies. Maybe Lady Luck likes you! Lol.

 

That's pretty much the best way. Good luck. Things are really slow right now.