My Maverick Experience

Wait until you get home and see your mailbox stuffed with the same thing including the accident report from law firms, insurance companies, among other things. Thing is the police report is public record in Ohio, so even though you only gave your information to the officer the ones that are constantly contacting you are able to access the information and bug the #### out of you. I know this from experience, I live in Ohio and had someone driving in the middle of a major snowstorm with bald tires lose control and do a 180 into me. I hate stupid people.

 

To any Maverick drivers that may be able to give me some advice: Lately I have been so pumped up and excited to get the chance to drive for Maverick and to get an invitation to training. But now I am feeling very discouraged and I feel like the wind was let out of my sails. I was awaiting the phone call from the Human Resources dept about a couple of medications that I take. The one they said is ok with the doctors note but the other they said is not allowed by the dot. I have a meeting with my doctor on wed and I am going to ask him to get me off the one medication asap. And the other one that is ok I will get a note stating as to why I am taking it and that it will not affect my ability to drive safely. Also in the past 3 or 4 months I took one or two of my wife's percosets which she had for her colitis pains that she gets once in a while. The reason I took them on those two occasions was because I had a couple of terrible stress headaches that I couldn't get rid of. I wasn't even thinking about driving when I took them a while back, but now I am kicking myself. From now on if I get the occasional headache like that I will tough it out or take normal over the counter asprin or Tylenol. I informed the HR girl of all of this info because I believe in being honest and straight forward and I didn't want to have any doubts in my mind about passing the test once I get out there. I asked Human Resources if these facts would disqualify me from ever being employed with Maverick and she wouldn't give me an answer yes or no. I have been wanting to drive truck since I was a kid and I still want the chance if possible. I will never take my wife's medicine again and I will get completely off of the other prescription. I was just wondering if any of you guys could give me any advice or encouragement on this topic?? I also just want to let you guys know that I am a Christian and I have a wife and kids that support my career change and I believe that it is Gods plan for my life to drive truck. I just want to put it all out there for help with my dilemma. I am willing to do anything to get the opportunity to get a shot with Maverick. If Maverick will still give me a shot, I plan on waiting 90 days and getting a hair follicle test through my own doctor before I go. I will even get a copy of it faxed to Maveick first if they want to see it. I would appreciate any advice or input on all of this?

 

Those percosets were out of your system and gone 3 days after you took them...maybe even sooner...that is for a pee test anyway...hair test may be different.

 

Thank You for the advice. I'm definately not giving up on my dream of driving. Just a minor setback. I'll do what I need to to be ready when the time comes for my chance. Gods just telling me to wait a little longer, that's all. Thanks again!

 

Tip of the hat to Blind Dog, Razororange, Jimthehut...'Preciate all the posts...Finish cdl school this Friday. Gotta call Courtney this week and set up an orientation date for NLR...You guys helped ,me to make my choice Maverick...I have a question maybe someone can answer. I havent driven OTR since 91. Is this considered experienced or student? Just wondering how that goes as far as gettin a trainer and pay. Oh and I already been told by Courtney Ill be in Glass

 

Congrats! Courtney was my recruiter, she's a great girl. I was originally hired for glass myself but switched to TCD. Good luck!

 

Oh, you jumped ship huh??