Should I even bother trying again?

Try stevens. Some other dude has a thread about how he had 4 minor accidents while training at stevens and he is still driving for them.

 

But he took 3 times to pass his CDL in an automatic. It should be against the law to train anyone in automatic when the industry demands manual drivers. Yes the accident will probably haunt him.

I know I road tested a guy when I was with Westside Transport. He failed miserably because he couldn't shift. He was trained and drove only automatics for 2 years. The company gave him a shot and sent him out with a trainer. That company sucks though. But if you're desperate..... maybe?

 

Yes, there is NO reason that a school that charges 8K(OP had 1500 paid for by a grant) doesn't train in a manuel shift. Talk about setting a student up for failure.

He doesn't just have one accident, he has 2 accidents in under a year. One was in a personal vehicle, but one was in a big truck.

 

Just like trading stocks or gambling, you got to know when to cut your losses. I understand you problem (if I may be so bold); looking back at your responses they all center on the money you spent to train for this career choice, and you don't want to accept the fact that you made a poor investment (been there, done that). Staying with this in a attempt to make up for your losses is like a gambling addiction; just one more hand to make back what was lost in the last one, it never ends.
It's easier to find a job while working, so go get those low paying jobs (plural emphasized) and follow the advice you asked for.

Bless you and your family.

 

If you haven't found employment by now,

by all means,

move on !!!!!!

 

Trucking isn't the only job out there, and not even close to the best, unless it's the one thing you want to do with your life. Time for you to regroup.

 

Have you tried Werner??? They seem to hire anyone these days!