First time posting here. I've been scouring the trucking forums for advice and information for the last week but haven't been able to find anything specific to my particular situation. So, I apologize if this topic has been covered at length in other threads and I happened to miss them in my searches.
Long story short - and painfully honest - I'd had a rough night already and was pushing to make my destination when I dozed off and ended up putting my tail pup on its side on the WV turnpike. No injuries, no citations issued, tail pup had to be towed, and I was fired.
I have 14 years experience that doesn't mean a thing now as far as I can tell. I've spoken with several carriers in the last week and no one can hire me, it seems. Does anyone out there have any advice about what I can do to move past this and continue my career? I need to get back to work soon. Money is running out and I'm going crazy just sitting at the house trying to figure it all out.
DOT reportable accident, no citation, terminated, looking for work
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by wcrase, Jan 19, 2017.
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Ok, China and/or Trooper will be around shortly to answer. For them to answer though please put a location in your profile. Another thing, does it have to be local, or OTR, or doesn't matter?
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Do you have to drive a truck.Where do you live might be able to get on with some temporary company.
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Thanks. Updated my profile.
Local or regional would be ideal. Being home on weekends at the very least is important to me. I'm hoping I don't have to take a job where I'm out weeks at a time. -
That's crossed my mind. I'd really hate to go back to factory work after fourteen years dedicated to driving.
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I know around Charlotte area temp.driver company hire don't know if there around where you live.good luck to you maybe someone here can give some advice.sure you'll find something
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Look for small local company. Like dump truck concrete mixer maybe a building supply store delivery driver etc. you'll find something with 14 years exp.
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Check craigslist for the smaller companies. Just don't do 1099!!!
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Best to submit an application before any phone call. Do the online applications or make a personal visit. It's easy to say "NO" on a phone call. Submit the online application, then call and say, "I'm checking on my job application."
USA Truck - will probably hire you
Nick Strimbu Inc. - Brookfield,OH
Dutch Maid Logistics - Willard,OH
PI&I Motor Express - Masury,OH
Big-M Transportation
Paschall Truck Lines
Google : "cdl driver temp services Ohio" for more jobs
May not get exactly what you want right now, but in 6 mos. more doors will start opening.Last edited: Jan 20, 2017
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K&B Transportation website looks like you're good there. Thay also have a guaranteed minimum weekly pay, which is something like $1125.00 per week; you can make more, but not less.
From the website:
"Essentially, at K&B Transportation if you do not run 2500 miles in a given week, we will pay you the difference. This gives you the comfort of a solid weekly paycheck, week in and week out regardless of miles. No other carrier offers this type of stability to their drivers week in week out."
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