Need job, but running into an issue.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Gunny376, Sep 20, 2019.

  1. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Some temp services might hire you; then you can be picky about automatic transmissions and no-touch freight.
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    Click here -> Apply On Company Site
     
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  3. Chinatown

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  4. Concorde

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    Talk with a lawyer about suing your last company. Obviously the accident is hurting your ability to get gainful employment...When your Dr clears you with no restrictions go back to work.
     
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  5. Gunny376

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    On my DAC it's showing i was employed 12 months with the previous company.

    Which brings up questions that lead to more questions, and off down the rabbit hole we go!

    But i was sidelined last 6 months. I need to get some additional training in regards to the backing, perhaps smooth out a few issues here or there. Some of which i may even be aware of.

    Not to "Bad Mouth" the company or even the trainer i had. It s what it is. Just the luck of the draw i guess?

    The trainer i had? Was a lease operator on the backside of his lease. Decent guy i guess knows his business as a driver; just not of the trainer type. Simply lacks the temperament, patience, skill set for the job. He wanted me to stay on the truck with him as a team driver

    In short the training i received qualified me to be a city-to-city, intestate night time (Whie he slept) driver.

    Just because someone's a ###### Good or Outstanding driver,? Does NOT make nor mean they're a ###### good or outstanding TRAINER!
     
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  6. Chinatown

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    I wouldn't say anything about being sidelined.
    On your test drive with a new company, just say, "I'm not used to driving such a nice truck."
    It'll all come back to you quickly.
     
  7. TravR1

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    Yep! My company is getting me into a 2020 next month.
     
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  8. FlaSwampRat

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    I got to drive one for one run. It was really nice....very quiet compared to my 2017.
     
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  9. Ridgeline

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    Wait a minute gunny, when you had your accident and completed your rehab, did you have a license restriction place on your license?

    If nothing is there, apply to different companies, smaller ones.

    These megas (and those with the mega attitude) are horrible unless you are a saint driver.

    See many of us do not use dac and if you went through rehab with little or no residue from the accident, it doesn't matter to your future employment, so you would be hirable. I have interviewed drivers like you and know it takes a little bit to get life back together after an accident.

    As for your "training", well I assume you are a marine so what did they teach you in the marines?

    You need to shed the trainer thing and be proactive on being a safe driver.

    You can do this.
     
  10. 77fib77

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    Just redo the physical. Get one that's clean.
     
  11. snowwy

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    I hated my trainer also. She was a total B. But on the bright side. She was also the best.

    I can't imagine myself as a trainer. I don't have the patience to teach newbie after newbie after newbie.
     
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