New Trucker needing help finding a new company

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Justwanttodrive, Jan 30, 2024.

  1. Justwanttodrive

    Justwanttodrive Bobtail Member

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    I have 7 months of Dry Van experience, but on 1/16/2024 I had an accident where I slid on ice, hit a guardrail, which caused the truck to jackknife as an end result. The company I was with terminated me for safety. Now I’m having a very hard and desperate time finding a company to work for, ESPECIALLY, because I’m in southern Louisiana. If any experienced drivers, know of ANY company I can go to please let me know. I just want to get back on the road and continue my career.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    We'll help you find something.
    Did you get a ticket for the wreck?
    Do you have any traffic violations on your record?
    Which company were you with when you had the wreck?
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    National Carriers | The Elite Fleet
    Requirements
    • CDL A
    • Minimum Age: 21 years
    • Minimum Experience: 6 months. Ask about our student Program if you have a CDL A, but not enough experience
    • DWI Convictions: Must be 5 years ago
    • Moving Violations: Only 3 last 3 years
    • Preventable Accidents: Only 3 last 3 years
     
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Craigslist and Facebook have trucker pages for jobs.
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    One driver had 12 fender benders in his car and found a job on Craigslist.
     
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  6. Justwanttodrive

    Justwanttodrive Bobtail Member

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    I didn’t receive a ticket, just a police report. I didn’t have any other accidents. Not even a speeding ticket. It was my first issue with the company. I was with Dart Transit.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Try those I posted then. Submit the apps off the websites, then follow-up with a phone call tomorrow and ask about your job application.
     
  8. Concorde

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    What have you been doing for the last year? A year out of the truck not driving could be an issue also.

    I would just follow up with the job lead’s that @Chinatown has offered up. Imo you’ll be stuck with a mega-crap company for a few years 3-5.

    I know it blows but, that’s quite a serious fluff-up.
     
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