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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by M.prince, Apr 19, 2024.

  1. M.prince

    M.prince Bobtail Member

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    Can anyone please help me I got my CDL in July of 2023 I got hired in December of 2023 for a company I was training for over the and my trainer told me to do a turnaround at a dock at Albertsons here in El Paso when I turned it wasn't enough room so I kept turning towards the right ended up damaging the fairing and was terminated a week later I don't understand how I was terminated while in training however it's very difficult for me to find a company that will hire me do to that very reason does anyone know of any local company or out of town company or even owner operators with small fleets that are willing to hire me if you know anyone or anything like that it will be of great help thank you so much
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Western Express flatbed division. You'll make more money weekly than with dry van division.
    Flatbed - Western
    You can choose from a variety of flatbed options, including OTR, regional and dedicated. Plus, our no mileage band combined with one of the best CPM’s available on all practical …
     
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  4. Turdzthaword

    Turdzthaword Light Load Member

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    We all make mistakes, family. You'll be fine. Try CRST or PTL.
     
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  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Do you live in El Paso?
     
  6. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    Try any and every company. In the future, if you gotta turn around, take a look at your space available. If you gotta turn the wheel all the way til it can't turn anymore, you may end up truck amd trailer to jackknifed to make that turn. You only make those maneuvers of you have plenty of space. Sometimes it ain't enough space to make that turn, so I have to back into a space to get turned around. If you're unsure about a maneuver, follow that instinct.
     
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    I'm simply appalled at this. Terminated for a minor thing like a bent fairing? It's no wonder the frustration of that fella that rammed the stolen semi into the DOT building. While I don't recommend such drastic measures, that guy took matters into his own hands. I would be pretty upset, and whoever fired me for this, would be pricing dentures. Here's a driver, went through all the hoops, and MADE IT TO THE SEAT, only to be blackballed for something as minor as a bent fairing. And where was the trainer? Shouldn't they be partially responsible? No wonder we need drivers, I certainly wouldn't put up with this crap. Good luck, and thanks to our electronic records system today, sadly, for future prospects, one look at your record, it probably doesn't list the infraction, just a red flag.
     
  8. Ex-Trucker Alex

    Ex-Trucker Alex Road Train Member

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    Good choice; Flatbed freight, so less chances of bending another fairing, They take guys who've done hard time, so having bent a fairing practically makes you a choirboy over there. Also, considering the amount of pre-existing body damage I've seen on WE trucks, I get the feeling they don't really care much....
     
  9. WesternPlains

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    It was the trainers responsibility. Not yours. That stinks.
    Try Craigslist. Local or wherever you want to work. I've had good luck there.
     
  10. M.prince

    M.prince Bobtail Member

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    Yes
     
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