Q: Alleged misconduct of cell phone use? What do you think?

Question 1: I’m not sure, but I have personal experience after leaving a previous motor carrier that they did not immediately submit to Hire Right.

Question 2: I don’t know personally.

Question 3: It’s a bit hazy, but I believe the Hire Right report includes dates of employment, a line that states why you were let go, and if they would rehire you.

I’ve read on here that there are certain “kiss of death” events that can kill a driving career. I’ve read that hitting a vehicle directly in front of you in traffic is one. Maybe a TTR member can correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe handling a personal electronic device while driving a cmv is another one.

There is a window of time where you can apply to a carrier that checks Hire Right and put in your application truthfully. If the carrier that terminated you hasn’t submitted the information, as long as the new carrier doesn’t call the previous one, they might hire you. If you get hired on you will have to stay with them for probably 5-10 years to show that another carrier gave you a chance after the incident if you desired to move on from there. Just keep your phone in your pocket or keep it in the sleeper and use bluetooth from now on. This is a time sensitive move though.

Other than that I believe it’s crucial to determine whether the photos they have on you are actually credible evidence and if they legally convict you of what the motor carrier accused you of.(Handling cell phone while driving.). I’m not a lawyer, but it stands to reason that they would not be able to damage your career if the pictures they have do not conclusively prove you used a cell phone while driving.

Hope this helps and that you can continue forward after this.

 

The only reason I can think of why you'd rather be fired instead of resigning is because you want to ride unemployment. I read back on some of your posts from last year and you were claiming that you were being singled out back then as well for phone usage.

The pictures you posted on this thread clearly show the phone has been moved and you were in the wrong. Take responsibility and move on with your life.

Put the ###### phone down.

It has nothing to do with whatever lawsuit or protected class you're trying to become a member of. I'm not allowed to use my phone while driving either.

 

I sincerely hope you never drive a tractor trailer again.

 

Ok that’s a cop out, you have no, not a bit of legal recourse at all.

Ouch!

 

You need a headset Bluetooth earpieces don’t touch the phone. I had the same thing. I never touched the phone use a headset.