minor accidents....need advice

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by newbiemaybe, Mar 21, 2011.

  1. newbiemaybe

    newbiemaybe Bobtail Member

    8
    0
    Aug 1, 2010
    0
    rancho deluxe have you ever drove a semi? probably not so ####, same goes to outerspacehillbilly, scottchris71,and trckdrvr. as for everyone else i have a ? for you in your years of trucking you each haver never had an accident or made a mistake? and the first incident i had while i was in training i dont see how it could be my fault cause case in point I was in "training" and really did not know any better, thanks to condocruiser i will be calling the labor board to find out more on that one, and big don both ? are yes, i find the job easy and i like it, i just made a few mistakes, I have never had any accidents in driving a regular vehicle in 16 years that goes for tickets as well, i am not a careless person, i just wanted to get some peoples advice and the 4 people i mentioned in the very beginning of this should keep their comments to their selves
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Rancho Deluxe

    Rancho Deluxe Bobtail Member

    26
    11
    Mar 10, 2011
    0
    Aw, geez, sorry if that was rough. It's a public forum, so when you post up your story, be ready for all kinds of responses.

    Yeah, I drove at a school for a while, but left to check out some other possibilities. My permit is good for a while yet, but the longer I wait, the less I'm inclined to go back to it, as I don't think it's my kind of deal. I think I've found a better deal that will require more extensive schooling, but will provide a better long-term career.

    From reading your posts, I don't see where you're taking much responsibility for your mistakes, and I think that attitude will kill any chances you have left. It's a tough business, and maybe you should think about advice from some of the experienced drivers that are telling you to think about your alternatives.

    Good luck!
     
  4. outerspacehillbilly

    outerspacehillbilly "Instigator of the Legend"

    4,349
    2,430
    May 28, 2009
    The Who's Your State
    0
    Some people just can't handle the truth. :biggrin_2553:
     
  5. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

    3,917
    2,012
    Mar 30, 2006
    ova-hereee
    0
    many of us DID have an accident or incident, but you as a very NEW driver are under the microscope MORE than an experienced driver ever will be...

    as for the labor board, they can only pretty much enforce a minimum wage standard, they cannot make a company pay. you DID sign papers when you got hired on, right..?? maybe you ought to go and read them again.

    those "few mistakes" you made were your fault, you have NO EXCUSE..as a new driver, this goes to show the company you DID NOT pay attention to your learning....

    sure you drove a "regular vehicle" for X number of years, but it WAS NOT a commercial motor vehicle now was it...???

    you are held to a higher standard now, even as a new driver.....your license (on the top) reads, "Commercial Driver's License".....this means PROFESSIONAL......not "regular"....

    and this IS an OPEN forum, you started a thread, others WILL RESPOND..to tell someone to "####" shows us you cannot handle not only THIS site, but the job of driving....you "crack" too easily..

    what he said^^^

    no they can't....oh well.......

    momma got's to hold another one's hand again......
     
    Last edited: Mar 22, 2011
  6. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

    10,555
    5,747
    Oct 22, 2010
    32179
    0
    Call,

    covenant, stevens, crst, western express ,...etc.......
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.