So, my husband drove for Gordon for about a year. He was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 3 months into his career, and subsequently was taken off the road by his Dr. He went back to work and about 5 mos later the same thing happened as he was not using his machine correctly according to the Dr. So, Gordon called and terminated him but said that he was eligible for rehire and just to call when he completed treatment to start driving again. He successfully resolved the problem and called to go back to work....guess what....they told him no and gave no explanation. He asked to speak to the powers that be as to why he could not come back, and was told that there was no one to talk to and that explanations are not given when a driver is refused re-hire.
As a result, my husband has been turned down by several companies due to the termination, which is listed as non-disciplinary and he has a clean DAC, perfect driving record and no other issues. So our question is, what does a driver do that has been terminated and been off the road for year?? The only company that said they would take him is Covenant, in which we are thankful for, but puzzled as to why most trucking companies will not even take a chance on you, even with the letters of explanation and all documentation.....what the hell is the deal??? Very discouraging..........any ideas out there?? Thanks!!
Eligible for rehire, but not rehired
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by truck diva, Jan 3, 2011.
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