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I needed to get off the road

Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by basketweaver, Jul 21, 2009.

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  1. Jul 21, 2009 #1
    basketweaver

    basketweaver Bobtail Member

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    hi, i am currently unemployed and have been off the road since the first of feburary. my mom had a heart attack and i needed to get off the road so i could take care of her. now i'm able to get back on the road only to find out that i'm unable to get a job. the reason this i cant get work is due to two accidents that occured back in april of 2007. one was a backing accident with no damage and the other was that i hit some siding on a building when i was manuvering in a vacant lot. i have tried most of the bigger companies and they say they cant hire me because of those accidents. this includes swift and jb hunt. i have a clean record otherwise and have nearly 8 years otr experience. does anyone have any suggestions?
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2009 #2
    misterG

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    Are there any local outfits near you?
    Smaller companies may not have such tight insurance requirements as do the large super companies.
     
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  4. Jul 22, 2009 #3
    basketweaver

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    there's only one small otr carrier near me, but last i checked they were on a hiring freeze. i've checked with a few small outfits as far as charlotte and nashville but havent had much luck. i have a few applications in at a few other places, so maybe something will give.
     
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  5. Jul 22, 2009 #4
    phroziac

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    all the small carriers around me have insane insurance requirements.
     
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    CURTWAYNE

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    You may have to try local positions with soda distributors, or beer distributors. Or, other local companies that deliver lumber, or building supplies.
     
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