Fired from Cypress Truck Lines and now not many companies will touch me

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jaws2003, Jul 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM.

  1. jaws2003

    jaws2003 Light Load Member

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    Thank you. I didn't know this existed. I will take a look
     
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  3. Concorde

    Concorde Road Train Member

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    Not all carriers check those sites so it’s not the end of the world for you.

    Try Paul Transportation, they hired me out of Melbourne, FL and fresh out of school.

    With 5 weeks at Cypress, it’s kind of hard to leave it off your resume. Just would create a new problem..work history gap.

    Just say you left “junk equipment” it’s truthful in a way. Would definitely turn the tables on pettiness.

    Remember, it’s only truck driving.
     
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  4. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Go back to U.S. Express. Just tell them you made a mistake leaving them so soon, which i think you did..1 year experience is paramount.
     
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  5. jaws2003

    jaws2003 Light Load Member

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    The issue i had with US Xpress was that their trucks kept breaking down on me. I went through 7 trucks. Then on the last truck I had with them they were dragging their feet in putting me in a new one.
     
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  6. jaws2003

    jaws2003 Light Load Member

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    Lol. I see. I requested a copy of my DAC report so I will see what's on there.
     
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  7. Chinatown

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    Let us know what's on there.
    We'll find a driving job for you after we know what's on that report.
     
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    After you receive the DAC report, you can adjust your applications to reflect that and do it in your favor.
    Be sure to submit applications from each website before any phone calls. You can call a couple days later, after submitting the application. Call and say, "I'm checking on my driving job application."
     
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    If some of the job rejections were based on phone calls alone, then just apply online and maybe get a positive result.
    State to other companies you just weren't a good fit for flatbed trucking and think reefers & dry vans is what you really prefer.
     
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