Unsure where to post this, 10yr vet, 2m miles, possesion of alcohol on psp, is my carreer over?

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  1. Lazer

    Lazer Road Train Member

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    Depending on the State where your employer HQ is located, they may or may not have given the reason for your dismissal to company’s wanting to verify your employment.
    My guess is your termination for an egregious violation of company policy.
    My question: why is the ‘side box’ part of an inspection? Granted, I have driven a ‘sleeper’ maybe a total of 6hrs over my whole career.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Discruntal Thanks this.
  4. Chinatown

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    Yeah and some places even search the sleeper area and if you have a refrigerator, they'll search it also.
     
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    Stonehjl and Chinatown Thank this.
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    Western Express
    Today, Western Express has terminals stretching from Pennsylvania to California.
    Dry van & flatbed to choose from.
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  7. Judge

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    Always thought that was BS.
    If it’s in side box and not been drinking who cares what you do on your own time, alcohol is legal.
    Your free and 21, but not as s truck driver.
    I’d not have let anyone go due to that only as an employer, they could’ve said something to insurance people but noone stands up anymore.

    I trust @Chinatown can find you something.
     
  8. Chinatown

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    OOIDA sued over the refrigerator searches. Those DOT clowns were even taking pre-made sandwiches apart in case drugs were hidden in the sandwiches. If I remember correctly the sandwich inspection was near Brownsville, Tennessee.
    Jackson, Tennessee - Truck Scales and Weigh Stations - Coops …
    www.coopsareopen.com/tennessee-truck-scale-832.html
    State: Tennessee Scales and DOT Highway: I 40 – wb Location: Brownsville
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    I know what I posted sounds like truck stop coffee counter BS, but it really happened.
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    Tennessee Finally Pays Award in OOIDA Suit - Trucking Info
    Tennessee Finally Pays Award in OOIDA Suit
    Jul 25, 2000 · More than 10 years after the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association filed suit against the Tennessee Public Service Commission and PSC Chairman Keith Bissell over truckers' rights, the...
     
  9. bryan21384

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    Some places will look in the sleeper just to see if anything was in the truck that wasn't supposed to be. Ohio is one place that checks everything from top to bottom. They checked my side box at the Girard scale on 80.

    OP, I think you're in a pickle here. I cannot say for sure if Climate Express will hire you with those circumstances.Try anyway. I've been there over 3 years now, they may consider you. Put the application in and give them a call....I'll PM you the information necessary.
     
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