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Fired for U-turn

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 116001139, Jun 22, 2019.

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  1. Jun 22, 2019 #1
    116001139

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    Hi all,

    I was just let go from my company for a couple of U-turns caught on drivecam. So this was a termination due to violation of company policy. I was at the company for a little over a year.

    I also had a jacknife back in November, which was DOT reportable, and 3 other preventables due to being new at backing.

    Just wondering if I stand a chance at a different company.

    I am going to try applying to Western Express. I am also considering coke/pepsi, food service, dump truck, and garbage companies. Any idea whether those companies check DAC? And am I better off trying for a Class B job?

    Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Jun 22, 2019 #2
    buddyd157

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    i wish you the very best
     
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  4. Jun 22, 2019 #3
    lovesthedrive

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    Grin, they all check the DAC. Small dirt companies not so much. At least you got more than a year with them.
     
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  5. Jun 22, 2019 #4
    uncleal13

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    Violating company policy isn't as serious as disregarding the law.
     
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  7. Jun 22, 2019 #5
    Chinatown

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    National Carriers - maybe - click here > National Carriers | The Elite Fleet
    Company Requirements
    • CDL A
    • Minimum Age: 21 years
    • Minimum Experience: 6 months. Ask about our Student Program if you have a CDL A, but not enough experience.
    • DWI Convictions: Must be 5 years ago
    • Moving Violations: Only 3 last 3 years
    • Preventable Accidents: Only 3 last 3 years
    [​IMG]
     
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  8. Jun 22, 2019 #6
    Chinatown

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    Here's one that advertises for drivers with your record:
    Nationwide Express - click here > www.nationwidexpress.com
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    Carolina Cargo - www.carolinacargo.com
    Apply even if you don't think they'll hire you.
    They bend their rules a lot.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
     
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  9. Jun 22, 2019 #7
    QuietStorm

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    Your preventables weren't due to being new at backing, and why would you keep doing u-turns after they told you not to?
     
    QuietStorm, Jun 22, 2019
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  10. Jun 22, 2019 #8
    116001139

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    I’m only asking for help, given my circumstances, as I need a job ASAP.
     
    116001139, Jun 22, 2019
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  11. Jun 22, 2019 #9
    TROOPER to TRUCKER

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    So was the jackknife because of the u turn
     
    TROOPER to TRUCKER, Jun 22, 2019
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  12. Jun 22, 2019 #10
    116001139

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    No, unrelated.
     
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