Fired for barely touching pole, no damage

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  1. Chinatown

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    Western Express and TransAm use automatic transmissions.
    Do the online application on their website before calling.
    Then call and say, "I'm checking on my job application."
     
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    I tried pretending I never worked at jb hunt when I applied for werner. Then a day before I was supposed to leave for orientation werner called and asked about them. So if any company can access my records like that it seems pretty hopeless
     
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    Sperry Rail Service might hire you. The ad I saw had one year driving experience in truck or car.
    Sperry Rail Service - Official Site
    www.sperryrail.com
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    Sperry Rail Service is a company contracted by most of the major railroads in North America to inspect rail. The rail flaw detector car was invented by Dr. Elmer A. Sperry. To railways and railfans, Sperry's name is most likely associated with the Sperry Rail Detector car.
     
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    The biggest obstacle you have is the automatic restriction. Many companies hire drivers with a recent rollover, so scratching some paint off a pole is nothing.
     
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    I had an abandonment put on my DAC. It was a false report, but what the hell. I got a job anyway lol

    A good company will see through the BS.

    That said, if a company is having incident and accident issues. They’re going to think twice.

    While everyone is quick to point out the number of accidents companies are having. Incident rates are even higher, slow maneuver incidents in parking lots can be very costly. It only takes a few incidents to equal one accident, as far as cost are concerned.

    You’ll find a job. Once you stop looking at the big names.
     
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    Ok I'm gonna give these companies a try and see how it goes. Thanks guys
     
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    Try this company; sometimes give drivers a 2nd chance & maybe have automatics.
    USA Truck
    https://driveusatruck.com
     
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    Should’ve took pictures for your own protection to prove their was no damage.. it may have helped your cause
     
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    JB hunt sucks