Is There A Thing Called "Second Chance?" NEED HELP

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Riz70, Aug 6, 2014.

  1. dog-c

    dog-c Road Train Member

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    Like many guys have said in this forum.....try WESTERN EXPRESS! Lol
     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    How minor is minor?Can you tell us what the accident and incident was?That would help better determine what companies would hire you.
     
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  4. 1PhxSuperTrucker

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    Western Express I've heard is one willing to offer second chances to drivers, another one that may give you a second chance is Celadon. They may not be the best, but they may give you a chance to redeem yourself. Also, like was previously said look into some local companies doing construction or other local deliveries. It also wouldn't hurt to check into grants, and do a refers her class at a truck school if there's one close to you.
     
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  5. Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    If your close to Rock Hill SC or willing to re-locate to , or near there , Carolina Cargo may be a choice for you , its running coast to coast , low pay , but it will get you working. Its gonna be hard with those accidents on your record in such a short time span though.
     
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    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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  7. lfod14

    lfod14 Road Train Member

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    How have you had 2 accidents and still have a clean MVR? You SURE they aren't on there? Being 100% sure of that would be step 1.

    Moving to a different state doesn't do anything. Your MVR will transfer to the new state. I've done it more than once. If it's not on your MVR look into local beverage companies, there not extremely picky. But the thing you need to ask yourself is WHY did you have 2 AVOIDABLE accidents?

    Good Luck man!
     
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  8. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    Your full time job should be to apply at EVERY company. Someone will give you a shot. Craigslist is used by the smaller companies.

    Look into team driving.....that way if you get into a tight spot then you have someone who can get you out of it.

    Tell us about these two incidents.
     
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  9. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    why should he disclose his incidents?

    he's already had one poster bad mouth him. why would he want more???
     
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  10. Wingnut1

    Wingnut1 Light Load Member

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    Maybe not, but he certainly has a point. Why sugar-coat it?

    You have to wonder, does the OP have the crashes out of his/her system and can be trusted, or is the next wreck going to bankrupt my company?
    Beside that, most of the time it is the insurance company saying yay or nay.
     
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  11. lfod14

    lfod14 Road Train Member

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    Minus the trolls that want to discourage him, knowing what they were would allow for more accurate recommendations.
     
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