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Dee1256 · Sep 30, 2024

I don’t

Dee1256 said: ↑

They gave me the ticket cause I was the one in the back that rear ended him “causing him to hit the next car causing that car to hit the next one
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I don’t understand how everyone goes threw my insurance when everyone should have kept a distance from the car in front of them

TripleSix · Sep 30, 2024

Dee1256 said: ↑

also wanted to know if it would be smart buying a tractor and starting a business I have around 50k saved up and a 750 credit score and I got good business credit from a old business so I have the money to do it just wondering would I turn a profit not having contracts and insurance would be high

I live in Houston right now but I can get my license in Washington state applied to jobs in both places
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So, would it be smart to buy a tractor and start a business with ZERO experience in that industry? Be honest with yourself…does it sound smart to you?

“But Six, it’s just driving…you sit behind the wheel and hold a steering wheel, right?”

That would be like saying owning a McDonald’s is as easy as putting the meat under a heat lamp.

Dee1256 · Sep 30, 2024

Thrasher28 said: ↑

Getting a job under 21 in trucking is a bit of a challenge on its own. Either because the companies runs most interstate or the insurance costs are just absurdly high.

I started when I was 18 and pretty much only had two options til 21. A dump truck operation and then a mom and pop company that had me mostly doing local shuttle runs. Neither paid anywhere close to 21+ companies.

You will certainly have opportunities open up when you turn 21.

Your career definitely isn't over. Just stay persistent and get creative with your hunt. Yard dog, construction companies, recycling/waste companies, etc.
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I got 4 months till I turn 21 and then 1 more till accident is a year old just feels like it’s forever thanks for the advice

Concorde · Sep 30, 2024

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U think I can get hired on to a company or my trucking career is done because I heard once u don’t have recent experience u have to go back to cdl school to get recent experience I was thinking of going back to Washington and starting a lawn care company I just feel like it’s way less risk and liability it’s crazy how insurance control’s everything what happens when u hire a hard working driver he gets in a car accident and then u got to fire him cause ur insurance is to high I have other family members that work for Sysco and people quit everyday and they pay good I feel like that’s the hardest part finding a good driver
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Probably best to wait a couple years. Rear ending another vehicle is a serious accident in CDL land. Personally I’m not buying the brake check excuse, being a 4 car pileup just shows everyone but the lead vehicle was following too close riding each others rear.

You’re going to need the ability to read traffic and the patience to understand when it’s best to back off regardless of who has the right of way. I really can’t see anyone giving you a shot at this point..

Good luck

Dee1256 · Sep 30, 2024

TripleSix said: ↑

So, would it be smart to buy a tractor and start a business with ZERO experience in that industry? Be honest with yourself…does it sound smart to you?
I’m not saying it easy but I know a few people that own there trucks that do car hauling and some that do box trucks that could help guide me in the right way il rather build something from nothing and put in all my time then work for someone and make them richer

“But Six, it’s just driving…you sit behind the wheel and hold a steering wheel, right?”

That would be like saying owning a McDonald’s
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TripleSix said: ↑

So, would it be smart to buy a tractor and start a business with ZERO experience in that industry? Be honest with yourself…does it sound smart to you?

“But Six, it’s just driving…you sit behind the wheel and hold a steering wheel, right?”

That would be like saying owning a McDonald’s[/QUOTE
I wouldn’t be going in with no

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In the 4 car pile up, were you the first car? If not, the footage wouldn’t help your cause.

“But Six, he crossed a double while line and brake checked…”

…the FIRST car. Everyone following should have been able to stop.
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TripleSix said: ↑

So, would it be smart to buy a tractor and start a business with ZERO experience in that industry? Be honest with yourself…does it sound smart to you?

“But Six, it’s just driving…you sit behind the wheel and hold a steering wheel, right?”

That would be like saying owning a McDonald’s is as easy as putting the meat under a heat lamp.
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TripleSix · Sep 30, 2024

Concorde said: ↑

Probably best to wait a couple years. Rear ending another vehicle is a serious accident in CDL land. Personally I’m not buying the brake check excuse, being a 4 car pileup just shows everyone but the lead vehicle was following too close riding each others rear.

You’re going to need the ability to read traffic and the patience to understand when it’s best to back off regardless of who has the right of way. I really can’t see anyone giving you a shot at this point..

Good luck
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Apparently, everyone else stopped in time but OP. The insurance adjuster probably wanted to scream.

Dee1256 · Sep 30, 2024

Concorde said: ↑

Probably best to wait a couple years. Rear ending another vehicle is a serious accident in CDL land. Personally I’m not buying the brake check excuse, being a 4 car pileup just shows everyone but the lead vehicle was following too close riding each others rear.

You’re going to need the ability to read traffic and the patience to understand when it’s best to back off regardless of who has the right of way. I really can’t see anyone giving you a shot at this point..

Good luck
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I mean I’ve never in my life got a ticket for anything first accident ever and there all related every car in the accident where related to each other it’s not a excuse it’s what happened have u been to Houston I just got rear ended the other day everyone is in a rush and the amount of people with no insurance and license is crazy

Dee1256 · Sep 30, 2024

TripleSix said: ↑

Apparently, everyone else stopped in time but OP. The insurance adjuster probably wanted to scream.
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My insurance’s adjuster got switched like 10 times when I called him he didn’t even know they where all related or looked at there driving history’s I was like they been in a lot of accidents before this then he looked it up when I told him that he looked it up and said they been in 2 and he said the claims are already being paid and I should of called him before cause he wouldn’t of paid them that fast but I told the adjuster before him that it’s like they don’t really care about u cause there so busy and then I told them that the cop didn’t take my statement and didn’t give them tickets for no insurance or no license it doesn't take a genius to realize there a bias cop

Dee1256 · Sep 30, 2024

TripleSix said: ↑

Apparently, everyone else stopped in time but OP. The insurance adjuster probably wanted to scream.
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I’ve tried to contact lawyers they don’t really care they just want to take on injury claims how did this become a discussion about my accident when it’s about what I should do in trucking I get how most people wouldn’t believe it but it didn’t happen to u so u wouldn’t understand it’s like people never heard of insurance fraud truckers deal with it the most

Moosetek13 · Sep 30, 2024

Dee1256 said: ↑

They gave me the ticket cause I was the one in the back that rear ended him “causing him to hit the next car causing that car to hit the next one
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Dee1256 said: ↑

I’ve tried to contact lawyers they don’t really care they just want to take on injury claims how did this become a discussion about my accident when it’s about what I should do in trucking I get how most people wouldn’t believe it but it didn’t happen to u so u wouldn’t understand it’s like people never heard of insurance fraud truckers deal with it the most
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Because from your description of the accident you could be the at-fault driver, being the first one to rear end the vehicle in front of you with enough speed to cause a 4 car chain reaction.

Being at-fault does have an effect on your trucking career.

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