Rear ended a car and even though was a slight hit now not one company that will hire me.

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  1. Big Don

    Big Don "Old Fart"

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    What pickup?o_O
     
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    You be careful up there. There is a river to the east of that city next to a mountain range that falls off to it. If you used one particular road to get out of there going east there is a red light at a T intersection waiting for you at that river bottom. If you run easy and keep your brakes cool you will be able to stop down there.

    My last trip up and out did not go well with hot brakes by the time I reached the river. I made the stop but pulled the buttons and engaged the springs to make it happen.
     
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    This is true.... i was.6 months into driving and decided to park at a casino.....literally ran over 4 feet of MULCH,no bushes,no trees,no sprinklers....nothing....

    Sat down to play some texas holdem and about 20 mins later a short lady and 2 goons said they needed to speak with me.....they walked me to the flattened mulch...and insisted on doing an insurance claim....im.like woooooo now...how.much can this possibly cost...it's mulch and a little labor......after her union worker landscaping guy came, he said it would be 125 to for sure cover everything....i cut them a check.....went back to playing cards and won almost 300 in the couple hours i played....

    Lesson learned.....if your going to run over something make it count!
     
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    Hey I did and I'm starting orientation with TransAm this Wednesday! I'm gonna make it happen I will do everything I need to drive as perfect as possible for the rest of my life! You have no idea how appreciated I am for your help and the rest of the fellas the helped me keep a positive attitude and keep looking out! Thanks to you again! God bless you!
     
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    Don't try to be "Perfect" just settle and be yourself. When your mind is clear and you are driving for fun within the bounds of actually enjoying a chance to drive for it's sake you will perform way better than some stiff marionette puppet trying to impress the test boss.

    We all screw up a time or two, this industry has gotten cutthroat a bit beyond reason for the experienced driver who might have had a problem now and then. Don't let it define your life. Good luck!
     
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    Good for you, back on the road again. You'll be riding in style with that outfit. Don't let them talk you into a lease; stay a company driver and you'll do ok.
     
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    Thank you so much for the advice I'll have it in mind! Good stuff for you too!
     
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    Oh okay I will, thank you so much again! Best of things for you too!
     
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