What are the odds of getting hired after laying a truck over.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Joetro, Feb 19, 2021.

  1. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    I don't think he's screwed. I come from a logging background and folks who've flopped a truck in the bush far, far outnumber those who haven't. And those that have are still at it.
     
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    Dump trucks find other dump jobs with no problem.
     
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    6yrs
     
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    So I'm the person my godfather is talking about. I was traveling down I-57 on my to St. Joseph MO. I was going about 65-70 keeping with the flow of traffic. A car decided to pass me and got about half way up my trailer when it wanted to share my lane. I had enough room to move over to the fog line, so I did. In doing so my steer cought a rut and when I tried to gently yes gently move back to my original position the rut kept me going to the shoulder and I road the guard rail up to the bridge and threaded the needle and it layed over. Yes I know I should've stayed in my position and let the car hit me, but all I was thinking about was how to keep us both above ground and going home to our families
     
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    Submit apps to the companies already listed and maybe luck out.
    Maybe some other drivers can give you some job leads.
     
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    I can assure you that I don't wear flip-flops and drive with one foot on the dash. If my godfather and my father caught me doing so I'd get my but kicked quicker than you can say joe Biden is a good president
     
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    Will do good sir thank you for your information
     
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    #### happens brother. Dont let it bring u down to much. Wish u well in ur job search
     
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    Thank you good sir. This isn't the way I wanted to get taken out of a truck. I wanted to that to be my decision
     
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    Oh and my second ticket is for improper lane usage