SWIFT terminated me for accident while training. Advice needed.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by str8, Jan 8, 2014.

  1. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    You think so? The application has to get approved thru their safety dept and then insurance.Doubt honesty will have anything to do with getting hired.
     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    What can you do is start applying to companies and hope for the best.You can tell them about what happened and maybe that'll make a difference.Besides companies would rather hear your side first.
     
  4. HotH2o

    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    I'm curious, did you tell swift that your trainer instructed you to drive without dash lights? Yes, you made the call to drive and yes the accident is your fault but the trainer should get reprimanded for instructing a student to drive a vehicle without dash lights.
     
  5. russtrucker

    russtrucker Road Train Member

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    Schneider and CR England provide their training program.
     
  6. TruckDuo

    TruckDuo Road Train Member

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    Str8 is our new PJ
     
  7. Opus

    Opus Road Train Member

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    was going to say the same thing.
    Almost exact same thing happened to me with Millis. Run your arse into the ground and when you make a mistake, run you off. Schneider didn't have a problem with it and hired me and I couldn't be happier 1 1/2 years later.
    Don't let this bad experience harsh your mellow. call Schneider, they'll hook you up and you'll be good to go. Plus, you only gotta spend 1 week with one of their trainers.
    Rock on and best wishes.....been in your shoes
     
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  8. russtrucker

    russtrucker Road Train Member

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    Agree with opinions on millis and scneider.
     
  9. biggare1980

    biggare1980 Medium Load Member

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    What's got me confused is dragging the truck 5 to 7 feet and calling it a low speed impact. I seriously hope that was an exaggeration.
     
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  10. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    You are going to have times where dust and oil accumilates on the windows, and matched with overhead lights or vehicle headlights, you will have a huge blinding glare at night.

    Simple solution: roll down the window in the direction you want to turn. Instant glare removal.
     
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  11. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    I assume you're not talking about me.Some call me pj.KB did for one.So what do you mean by this post.
     
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