Former carrier reported 2 accidents on my background check.

Is there anything I can do about this?

Worked for Schneider in 2021 as an intermodal tanker driver. I had two incidents.

The first was a backing incident when I was assigned to park at a specific narrow spot (steam pad). I ended up tagging a trailer's fender that was parked next to the spot. Minor damage but It's considered an accident.

2nd incident was trying to couple the tractor to an empty chasis at a rail yard. The locking jaws on my 5th wheel wouldn't latch around the kingpin of the chasis. Then after trying to couple again, the king pin got caught into my 5th wheel release arm, and bent the arm handle pretty much straight.
Schneider counted it as a high hook and accident, and was going to place me out of service for it.

Immediately I resigned and never agreed to the high-hooking charge or signed anything that shows I agreed. I resigned because I thought my record would be destroyed if I stayed with them.

But today I was officially disqualified from a job offer because of my background check.
When I viewed my copy, the only thing showing negatively is Schneider. It shows 2 accidents.

1. Hit Parked Vehicle
2. High-Hooked/improper coupling.
3. They made it appear that I didn't resign voluntarily, but I have the vvoluntary resignation letter.

I tried to dispute the reports and give more context, and especially I'm trying to get that 2nd charge removed from my report, but no luck so far.

Am I screwed? Or is there something I can do about this?

 

Yeah that sucks big time. I feel like there should atleast be more context on the reporting to be fair.

 

Thanks, that's the next plan definitely .

 

Yeah exactly. They are non DOT accidents and only recorded with the company, so hopefully It can clear up eventually. Also, is it possible to just not list that company as a reference, or can I choose "do not contact" on my next application?

 

Right! My problem was I was new to the game. I wish I would have known.