Have accidents pls help..

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by KajunPie, Jun 20, 2018.

  1. KajunPie

    KajunPie Bobtail Member

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    Ahhh id do almost anything to get out of the food and beverage industry at this point. A year in iraq was the only other thing i have done in the last 13 years since I've started working. I know that i dont have any experience behind the wheel of a truck (other than the 56k lb mrap that i drove in iraq) but this idustry is crap and managing idiot minimum wage employees for 60+ hours a week is crap.

    Its baby sitting and problem solving. Then the customer service aspect of it is a freaking joke. I love the idea of working independently and on the road. As i navigate this forum and read about these guys discussing (whining) about the things that stress them out... I think to myself that compared to the #### that i deal with on a daily basis, that would roll down my back.
     
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  3. KajunPie

    KajunPie Bobtail Member

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    And i dont mean to step on anyones toes by saying there is no real stress or anything like that in the trucking industry. Nor am i a know it all that thinks driving a rig will be a complete piece of cake.

    I have much respect for you guys and wish that i didnt have such a barrier in the way of me joining you.
     
  4. DSK333

    DSK333 Road Train Member

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    Yawn.
     
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    KajunPie Bobtail Member

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    Do any of you have experience with a traffic lawyer? When i looked online to see what their fee would be to take the case i was actually pretty shocked at how much cheaper it seems to be than what i initially had in mind.
     
  6. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    They usually quote a flat fee, typically less than $200.

    A good lawyer knows the law. A great lawyer knows the judge. A God lawyer went to law school with the judge.
     
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  7. KajunPie

    KajunPie Bobtail Member

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    So say i get the citation dismissed or lessened but the two at fault accidents remain, whats my chances?
     
  8. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    With Prime? I'd say look elsewhere.

    I applied with Prime and was accepted. I ultimately declined their offer. Mainly because I had a squeaky clean MVR, and they still made the process a royal PITA.
     
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  9. KajunPie

    KajunPie Bobtail Member

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    So really my only option here is private cdl school and probably a smaller company that may be willing to take a chance on me? I appreciate the help.
     
  10. windsmith

    windsmith Road Train Member

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    Not just any private CDL school. Find a community college CDL program. Much less expensive, much better training, and doesn't come with strings attached.
     
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  11. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Prime does NOT have a reputation for overlooking blemishes in work history or driving records. They get far too many applications so they have a lot of ability to skip over applicants with less than perfect records.
     
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