New driver, fired and needs help getting another job.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by ctoe69, Nov 15, 2024.

  1. ctoe69

    ctoe69 Bobtail Member

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    I recently was terminated from a mega carrier. The trailer decoupled after moving 10 feet. There was no damage to the truck or trailer. I called in and told dispatch there is something wrong with 5th wheel and I should have it looked at. They told me to reconnect and take the load. Safety 1st I took the the truck 20 miles to the OC and had Their mechanic look at it. He filed a 5th wheel incident report stating there was a mechanical issue with the locking jaws that could not be observed by the driver and had to order new part and replaced it. Nobody would answer my calls for 2 days after the issue was resolved. When they finally called me they said they were sending me home for a break. I had been out on the road for over a month. I rented a car and drove 1500 miles home instead of taking the bus that was offered..

    A week later they called me back with an attorney stating I was terminated. Meanwhile They put a drivers error on my dac report. No other company will entertain hiring me. I filed a dispute with the evidence of their own mechanics findings and never gave anyone permission to access my dac report.
    1. what are the chances I win the dispute and get it off my record?
    2. How can I get hired by another company with this on my record?
    3. I was 2 weeks from finishing 3 months. Im willing to do teams, go through mentor, do a different company training classes driving training anything to get rehired. I really like driving and want to do this for a living.
    Any serious wisdom, advise, or companies that will hire me so i can continue my journey would be appreciated
     
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  3. Stringb8n

    Stringb8n Road Train Member

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    Well, the permission to view your DAC report was obtained likely when you applied to their company. So, they didn't "access" it, they reported something to it that you believe is false. So, you file the dispute as you already have. I would follow up on the dispute. Are you sure the person that claimed to be an attorney for the carrier actually is/was an attorney? All you can do unfortunately now is wait. Speak to an attorney though, and if you have not heard anything within the time the law allows for a credit reporting dispute, follow up again.
     
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  4. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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    The person who told you to reconnect after you informed them of a problem with the 5th wheel should be fired! If a piece of equipment is not safe, you never move it until someone qualified to inspect it and fix or replace the problem says it is safe to do so. Dispatchers are neither! And if they try to force you, tell them to send the message and put their name to it. As it stands your last company may be in violation of the whistleblower act of the surface transportation act. I suggest you lawyer up and make them sweat!
     
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    Where is your location/domicile state & nearest town/city.
     
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  6. Chinatown

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    Are you actually applying to companies or just making phone calls?
     
  7. ctoe69

    ctoe69 Bobtail Member

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    ctoe69 Bobtail Member

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    Im applying and filling out all the online paper work as well as working with recruiters
     
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    No damage to truck or trailer. Seems they just needed to get rid of a few drivers.
     
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