trying to find a job after accident

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by lazriel1988, Dec 18, 2014.

  1. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    just go for the megas man. try all of them. we have lots of rail intermodal work here in chicago. im sure texas has tons too. go to one of them. local home daily usually. and lots of them are smaller companies
     
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  3. lazriel1988

    lazriel1988 Bobtail Member

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    obviously i understand that and i was lucky no one was hurt but i learned from it and am more careful driver now than i ever would have been.
     
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  4. Air Breeze

    Air Breeze Heavy Load Member

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    A rollover accident after only 9 months of driving is a career killer. You may find somebody that owns a few trucks that might hire you.
    Even the worst of the worst bottom feeder companies wont hire you. Good luck to you whatever you do next.
     
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  5. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Did you have the rollover working for this guy or a past job?How can there be little work if you're driving 20 hrs for him?Tell us 1 story and stick to it.Considering your accident and citation you're not going to find a reputable carrier that'll hire you because the rollover is pretty recent.
     
  6. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    That doesn't matter. The point is, it already happened. And it shouldn't have, and now you're paying for it. To most companies, you don't deserve that second chance. But it's not my job to tell you this. You know it.
     
  7. moloko

    moloko Road Train Member

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    Western express might hire you
     
  8. lazriel1988

    lazriel1988 Bobtail Member

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    sorry let me clarify when there is work than we work days and night. right now there has not been work due to weather. and the rollover wasnt with him.
     
  9. Milkman719

    Milkman719 Medium Load Member

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    You can find a trucking job. My opinion don't bother with the mega truck lines. Go to the Dmv and pull your MVR see what it says and set your game plan from that info. Did you already plead guilty? If not get an attorney and plea it down. If your driving skills are up to par you will find a job. Don't give up! what kind of recommendations will your current employer give you. Good luck brother you can do it!
     
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  10. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    OP. i had thesame thing happe. rollover. HOWEVER i admit i scewed up. i rwad ur othe post (in accidnts) no one can make you do anything.

    depenong on how much damage you did totruck western prob wonthire you. my accident is now justunder 6 months old. you will have a very difficult time finding a job
     
  11. lazriel1988

    lazriel1988 Bobtail Member

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    thank you i know i screwed up too and like i said he might not make me but i have a family to feed and little choice in the matter if i want to keep my job
     
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