Profile For Paul C.

Yeah you’re not the first one to bring up the toll road thing, do you think I can ave 1400 1500 weekly gross there, thanks

Good evening friends, i posted here a few weeks ago, I am the guy that was fired over a seatbelt violation on a level 3 inspection, I’m still very angry over it for I know I had it on properly, to those who responded I want to thank you for advice and support. Now for the good news, I am onboarding with j & r shugal on 3/5, the job offer is good in my estimation, they are offering me .57 cpm, 1k sign on bonus, 21 days out 4 days home, so averaging 2500 miles a week it’s a 1400 $ a week gig not great but acceptable, What I am hoping for is if anyone out there has worked for j& r and could give some intel on the pros and cons equipment company culture etc that would be very much appreciated, thanks in advance.

Hey guys, new to the site and I’m in need of feedback. It’s a long one so bear with me. Yesterday, while driving in ct on 91, I was pulled over for a level 3 inspection. Nothing was wrong, that checked out, but the DOT officer told me he pulled me over for me not having my seatbelt visible. So, he gave me a seat belt violation on the inspection report.

I am 100 percent positive it was on because when I was getting pulled over I immediately asked myself all the usuals of why would I be getting pulled over, and realized right away my seat belt was on and fastened correctly. I’m aware, as most of us are at this point, you’re better off getting an actual citation/ticket than what I received. I expressed this to the officer and of course he didn’t care, and gave me the inspection report with the violation and instructed me to turn it into my company immediately.

I went on and completed my deliveries contacted my DM and explained the situation to him. Here’s where this story gets dark. I arrived at work today handed him the inspection report and wasn’t really even concerned about it. I went to my truck, did pre trip, and went to trailer yard to grab load. It was then I realized the gravity of the situation. My DM called and said I could not drive today. I was instructed to park the vehicle, go home, and wait for a call from safety.

They called me an hour later and terminated my employment. Of course it’s shocking, and I’m currently having an outer body experience with anxiety. I’m very much concerned I will be unhireable. My employer, for whom I have always been nothing but a model employee, dumped me just like that. We didn't even have a discussion into it.

This situation the DOT has with seatbelt violations is insane. I have been driving for 10 years with a perfect driving record with zero, and I do mean zero, infractions to speak of. Again, this was a normal work day. I did everything right and legal and a DOT officer can pull me over, give me a level three, then violate you for a suspicion of not wearing a seat belt.

Poof, just like that you’re life can change. What I’m asking for here is any input on my hireability. What will go on my record and any thoughts on the matter. Sorry for the long post guys, but what has transpired in the last 24 hours is such an injustice. What’s worse is that it’s not a fine. I can’t even contest it. Some DOT cop really ****ed my life up and put me and my family in real financial trouble.

Thanks, and watch out for this DOT money grab tactic that will change you’re life overnight.