Getting Job After Roll Over Accident

I was recently involved in a roll over accident which was not my fault. The accident was caused by faulty brakes on the truck and trailer, among some other things. How hard is it going to be for me to find a new job?

Thank you!

Depends on how hard you want it to be on finding another position. You'll be fine, just remain confident in yourself and move forward.

The accident was caused by faulty brakes on the truck and trailer, among some other things.

Was the brake failure or "some other things" problems that could have been identified during a pre-trip inspection? Were you fired due to the incident? You claim you were not at fault. What does your Company claim? What does your DAC say? All of the above will play into your future employment prospects.

Was the brake failure or "some other things" problems that could have been identified during a pre-trip inspection? Were you fired due to the incident? You claim you were not at fault. What does your Company claim? What does your DAC say? All of the above will play into your future employment prospects.

Gotta roll with ole TM here.

A rollover is going to be a DOT Reportable - since the vehicle obviously had to be towed.

If you weren't at fault - why were you terminated. Many companies will terminate for a rollover REGARDLESS, because the driver ALMOST ALWAYS has some fault in rolling the vehicle.

Where you apply, depends on how much experience you have. If you're still an "under a year rookie" - the process becomes more difficult.

"Faulty brakes on the truck AND trailer" sounds a little, well, weird. Something that coulda/shoulda been caught in the PTI? Sudden Catastrophic Failure - like all of a sudden all pressure is gone and the spring brakes released at 60 MPH? Even that - you would at least get some warning that you were losing pressure before the TPV kicked the trailer brakes (in order to preserve air in the tractor for control).

Yeah - we're kind of over-analyzing here - but it's difficult to advise to someone terminated for a roll over that they were NOT AT FAULT for.

Are you eligible for re-hire at your old company, after a period of time?

At any rate - as I mentioned - much depends on YOU EXPERIENCE LEVEL, to determine how you should handle this.

Rick

Hmm i agree with the others.. pretrip anyone?

Also most roll overs are caused by taking ramps or curves way too fast.

You might fare better if you accept responsibility for your actions.

Good luck.

Haha I love how no one here is fooled by the "faulty company equipment" sob story.

Better luck next time!

Haha I love how no one here is fooled by the "faulty company equipment" sob story.

Better luck next time!

You are Mean Pianoman

Haha I love how no one here is fooled by the "faulty company equipment" sob story.

Better luck next time!

You are Mean Pianoman

Roll over seems to be the kiss of death in trucking so good luck.

I knew an owner op whose air tanks exploded and still had warning to slow down.and even that was her stupid fault cause she never drained the tanks! Omg..pull a couple cords for a minute.

The Jakes would have slowed you down without using the brakes, so did the Jakes not work?

I could see if a power failure in the truck occured . all of a sudden you lose power brakes and steering....which I'm sure would be much harder for a woman than a man. But no warning?

Or...was this a blow over situation? Going too fast for the wind and boom? That would still be your fault. Going down a steep grade could do it on curves, but many have runaway ramps which would still be better than a rollover.

Apply everywhere and take whatever you can get for a few years.

I'm dying for an update. Please, kind sir.