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Finding a trucking job after an accident

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by TruckerMoore, Jan 21, 2025.

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  1. Jan 21, 2025 #1
    TruckerMoore

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    Is it possible to get a trucking job with an accident on my record? The accident was in 2022. I was at fault no was died or was injured except me. I wasn’t fired and no alcohol or drugs were involved. I checked my DAC report and the accident isn’t onthere.
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2025 #2
    Chinatown

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    simple answer is yes, it's possible.
     
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    Concorde

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    Any details on said accident?
    Did you just scratch another vehicle or is this an accident on you-boob with 3 million views?
     
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  7. Jan 21, 2025 #5
    bryan21384

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    The question is when in 2022 did it happen? Also, was a tow truck involved? Usually accidents show on your MVR for 3 years. If nobody had to get towed, then you've got a good chance.
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2025 #6
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    If having 1 accident on your record prevented someone from getting hired at another company, then many drivers from the notorious training companies (Swift, CRE, Western Express) would be unemployed. 1 wreck, 3ish years ago and no others since, you won't have a problem finding a job.
     
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  9. Jan 22, 2025 #7
    TruckerMoore

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    honestly speaking I violated rule #1 “never drive when you’re fatigued”. I completely miss judged how much stopping room I had for the vehicle in front of me making a left turn….i tried to avoid running into the back of them and went into the opposite lane and they turned in front of me. I hit their front bumper and lost control. My truck was laid down so it had to be towed but the vehicle I hit was driven away. I couldn’t take the shoulder bcus there was no shoulder, just soft sand in the oil fields in Midland Tx.
     
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    TruckerMoore

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  11. Jan 22, 2025 #9
    Chinatown

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    Have you been denied employment with other trucking companies?
    Which town/city are you in and which state?
     
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  12. Jan 22, 2025 #10
    Ridgeline

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    OMG you had an accident??

    That is so rare, you may never get a new car.

    Seriously, it isn't a problem unless it is not just ONE accident. Just document it if there are any questions about it when you do an interview. HINT - it makes you look good if you can remember details.
     
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