Rookie mistake

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Knightrider78, Jan 25, 2013.

  1. Knightrider78

    Knightrider78 Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys I must say I've handled the snow good so far but last night trying to park I ran over a concrete block that was covered by the snow took a piece of my bumper off I reported it what should I expect now
     
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  3. pokerhound67

    pokerhound67 Heavy Load Member

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    you had a preventable accident. what your company does as a result varies WIDELY depending on the company. with some companies, you may be disciplined or fired (unlikely after one incident, but not unheard of). with others, nothing, unless you demonstrate a pattern. depends also on the dollar value of damages. its done, and its reported. dont sweat it. theres nothing you can do at this point to change the inevitable outcome. (you didnt mention the company you work for...that might help generate a more accurate response)

    most likely you will hear nothing.i had 2 backing accidents in my first 9 months, both minor in truck stops involving another truck. worried a LOT about my future with the company, as time progressed worried less and less. learn from your mistakes. try not to repeat them. get out and look more...it never hurts and often avoids a stupid mistake. (ive been accident free since those two incidents. i get out and look 59 times if thats what i feel i need to do)
     
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  4. Professional-Trucker

    Professional-Trucker Heavy Load Member

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    they might give you a defensive driving course that's it
     
  5. Knightrider78

    Knightrider78 Bobtail Member

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    Will it damaged my record
     
  6. chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    Yes, you will now have a preventable accident on your record. You want to try to avoid any more of these.
     
  7. Knightrider78

    Knightrider78 Bobtail Member

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    So my intentions of going to a better company is out the window ?
     
  8. BossOutlaw88

    BossOutlaw88 Road Train Member

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    No. You can't have three within one year.

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  9. Knightrider78

    Knightrider78 Bobtail Member

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    It worries me because up until now I've had no problems and the damage is so minor
     
  10. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

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    It was just a concrete block buried in the snow. Let not over think this whole thing. They may not even worry about it. Shiat happens. They should know that.
     
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  11. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    I agree. But I understand how the OP feels, as I am traditionally an "overthinker". With all the talk of CSA, DOT, LMNOP, and every other letter combination we have to be concerned about nowadays, it's sometimes hard not to panic.
     
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