Profile For CDL-Jay

PJ sorry for the double comment, the only reason I brought up the timeline was because the safety director explicitly told me they took that long because I didnt break any company policies or get any moving violations. I believe it came down to the fact that it was a rear end accident. My Fleet Manager had me doing stuff the whole time moving trailers on the yard, running trucks to kenworth etc. He said he was surprised they terminated me. Regardless now that I am I was wondering about my prospects for the future.

Welcome Jay, before I address the crash I see you just joined us. You’ve been driving 16 months so your at a stage of your career that can be a bit dangerous. Enough experience to feel comfortable in most situations, and possibly develop some bad habits.

The crash is listed on your DAC correctly. It is DOT reportable because of an injury and a tow away. That goes against yours and the company’s CSA score. The fact law enforcement elected to not cite you really has no importance, other than you were very lucky. I will bet the collision report will state the primary collision factor is driving to fast for existing conditions against you.

The company taking time to fully investigate the matter tells me they gave you the benifit of the doubt until they got all the factual information gathered and reviewed. This crash no doubt is costing the company a great deal of money all total. I would really like to see dash cam footage. My guess is you were either totally distracted or much closer than you think you were. 8 seconds behind the one that moved over plus 70 plus feet more to the back of the slow mover. Alot of space in that description. Your statement sounds too me like you are minimizing the collision and looking to assign blame elsewhere, at least in part.

Just based on your statement of what happened, I feel your a big liability risk, and apparently your safety dept felt so also.

Apply everywhere and be honest about the situation and be prepared to accept the responsibilty. You tell an employer yeah I hit it, but wasn’t my fault completly you will not find another job. Own it for what it is and tell new prespective employers what you have learned from it, maybe someone will give you a try.

PJ thanks for replying, I understand where your coming from. The speed as a contributing factor wasnt listed in the report, the hazardous action listed is unable to stop is assured clear distance. I understand it's my fault. My question is with who or where should I apply. Or should I just call it quits because no company will touch me. As I understand it My DAC looks terrible to most companies especially because of my lack of experience, If you know the one thing that bothered me was that for work history they listed Unsatisfactory Saftey Record. Is that entirly because of the accident?

The accident came down to me not reacting in time. I was probably 8 seconds behind the semi infront of me, he changed lanes and from infront of him appeared a very slow moving semi. Not able to change lanes and I didnt realise how slow he was going until it was to late. When I look back an analysis what I did wrong the thing I did wrong was not get on the brakes fast enough.

Hello, I would appreciate some help from you experienced guys on where to apply or if I should look for other work, I have been Driving since Sep 2021, I was recently in and Accident and was summarily terminated. Accident Details Rear end another Semi. It was written in the police report as unable to stop in safe distance. I was not cited State and Federally Reportable Minor Injuries Self Other Driver No Apparent Injuries Mine was Towed His Drove Away DAC Report Has me as Not Rehireable Rear End Accident Preventable Work History Unsatisfactory Saftey Record Other Then Above Clean Driving Record Clean Drug Record

It took them nearly a month to terminate me as they couldnt find where I broke company policy or any laws. In the end the explanation I recieved for why I was because it was a Disqualifying event. Which the DAC looks much worse in my opinion then that. I enjoy Driving and I believe I am decent at it, its unfortunate that this may end my career.