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Thanks for comments everyone. I really appreciate it. Just a update for anyone interested, I spoke to my manager and he said, they will classify it as a incident because of the dollar amount of repair. I’m definitely relieved. I was staring to obsess over the matter. Have a nice weekend everyone.

Thanks for comment Banks. I was also wondering if this was going to be reported as a preventable wouldn’t I of been asked to take a drug test?

I’m about 4 days short of my first year as a driver. I’ve had no accidents or incidents. I work a local gig and work as a yard switcher one day a week. I was just finishing up my shift as a switcher and I Jack knifed a trailer which popped out the hand rail and cracked by back window. I immediately reported it. I wasn’t asked to take a drug test. My manager really didn’t say anything and just asked me to send pics. I wasn’t asked to fill out any paperwork or anything. I later asked my manager if this could put my job in jeopardy and he basically said, hell no. I have a pretty good relationship with the company and I’m wondering if this will make it on my record. It all occurred on private property. Is there a certain protocol the company would need to follow like at least obtaining a signature from me or can this be added to record at anytime? Thanks for the help.

I had a similar experience in CDL school in the sense, everyone from the previous classes that failed were stacked into our class which cut into our practice time. Lucky for me I had some backing experience but if not for that, I likely would of failed.

Edit to my above post, I meant to say a higher tax rate. 3.5% higher but don’t quote on percentage.

You also will end up paying a high tax rate. I want to say 3.5% but don’t quote me on percentage.

Has anyone used the Hammer GPS app? If so, what was your experience? Thanks

It’s a controversial drug a lot of physicians won’t prescribe. Plus it would be hard to differentiate a positive test result for adderal vs amphetamine usage.

I’m actually working as a short haul shuttle driver moving trailers between 3 different facilities, no more than a hour away. I usually work 12pm to 10:30 and off on Sunday. Although on Saturday, I usually work as a yard jockey.

I recently graduated my CDL class about six weeks ago(paid out of pocket)and it took a few weeks to get hired by a company. I just just completed my first month of work and absolutely LOVE IT!!! I’ve been clocking close to 70hrs a week and really don’t feel burnt out at all. I guess if you enjoy your job that makes all the difference. I definitely have learned 10 times more in the last month than my entire cdl course(I really learned very little in my cdl class). I just wanted to post this as encouragement to other cdl students and recent grads have a good weekend my friends.