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Is there hope for me?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Mr. T., Dec 8, 2013.

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  1. Dec 8, 2013 #1
    Mr. T.

    Mr. T. Bobtail Member

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    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Hello, [/FONT]



    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]No matter where I apply it seems I cannot find work as a driver, and I have to ask if there is hope left for me in this industry or not. [/FONT]


    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]In the summer I finished a 2 month Professional Transport Driver Training course, but as soon as I finished that, I was in an accident with my personal vehicle near where I live. The details of the accident are not important other than that I was held at fault for it and no longer have a clean driver's abstract.[/FONT]


    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Now I have no professional experience (most companies seem to want at least 2 years) and no longer have a clean driving record. [/FONT]


    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Seriously, is there hope left for me? [/FONT]


    [FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]I am starting to feel like it was a mistake to do the training. Unless I have experience, employers won't look at me it seems, and now I have an accident on my record. [/FONT] Am I employable?
     
    Mr. T., Dec 8, 2013
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  3. Dec 8, 2013 #2
    joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    Actually, the details are important. It'll give an understanding of why you may not be getting hired. Also, putting a location would help to steer you in the right direction
     
    joseph1135, Dec 8, 2013
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  4. Dec 8, 2013 #3
    Mniesen89

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    What companies have you applied for? Is the accident really recent? As in, can you fight it?
     
    Mniesen89, Dec 8, 2013
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  5. Dec 8, 2013 #4
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Put your location on your profile, then maybe someone can help find a job.
     
    Chinatown, Dec 8, 2013
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  7. Dec 8, 2013 #5
    missjhawk

    missjhawk Medium Load Member

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    I have a non- preventable, a preventable and a ticket all in a CMV IF i can find a job i can find a job are i looking real hard i didn't have to look that hard
     
    missjhawk, Dec 8, 2013
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  8. Dec 8, 2013 #6
    OttMan

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    I totally feel you... And I know what that is... You should try some little private company near you, maybe that would help you with some experience, then apply to some big one. Have you tried CRST? Maybe they will take you...
     
    OttMan, Dec 8, 2013
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  9. Dec 8, 2013 #7
    sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    No felonies and a solid work history..?

    If there were no fatalities in the accident I don't see the problem.

    Maybe you're being too selective?
     
    sherlock510, Dec 8, 2013
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  10. Dec 8, 2013 #8
    TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    I pity the fool that won't hire you.
     
    TripleSix, Dec 8, 2013
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    Arkansas Frost Thanks this.
  11. Dec 8, 2013 #9
    yessir

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    He probably was driving and texting and rear ended somebody and he was found at fault and get cited or DUI
     
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  12. Dec 8, 2013 #10
    yessir

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    Reckless driving, dui, following too close, improper lane change, misregard traffic signal, using electronic device while driving which one is you lol mr secret
     
    yessir, Dec 8, 2013
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