Profile For Charles T.

Great responses!

Charles, whether you end up getting fired will mostly depend on your response. Don't lay blame on anything like GPS, or night time. You have to accept your responsibility. You made a mistake.

They want to know you've learned what went wrong, and how you'll handle it next time this happens. If you can present a better approach and plan based on what went wrong this time, they will give you a second chance. Be humble and teachable.

You'll always be learning while involved with this career.

Keep us posted. We want to know if we helped you stay in the game.

Okay it's been over a week and I'm still waiting on them to confront me about my incident

So there's a few things I learned early on doing p&d. First is Big Truck, Big Road. Interstates, US Routes, and numbered state roads are usually always the first and best options. Second never trust a GPS. Always check them then double check the route it wants you to take. Google Earth is a great tool because you can put eyes on the road itself. It's not fool proof by any stretch but it's a good source. Third is GOAL. Just like you would get out and look before backing, also get out and look at any area you want to turn around in. Pull over, throw the hazards on and go walk around the site. Get a lay of the land and try and identify any hazard before committing to turn in. Fourth is don't be afraid of local police for help. I found myself on a road in Princeton NJ that I absolutely shouldn't have been on at a bridge that looked older than dirt. I pulled over and called the local PD. The officer came out and I explained the situation. He proceeded to escort me through town to help me avoid any other problems. Trust me they would rather you stop and ask for help before you start tearing up their town.

Just remember be the captain. If something doesn't look right or feel right, just stop. Give yourself a minute to figure out the correct course of school before you put yourself in a situation you can't get out of.

That's gotta be the best advice I have ever received, thank you

I want you to think about what you learned from this experience, and share it with us. Go ahead and do that.

Swift is going to want the same thing. Here's your chance to show what you're made of. We will comment further after hearing what you have to say.

Thanks for the fast reply, I learned to trust the pointe app but verify. If you miss your turn gps will always hit on the the first option even if it's the worst option. If I had threw my four ways on and pulled off onto the shoulder and taken a look at it this post would not be here

I missed my turn and the pointe app had me take a turn that got me stuck had to get pulled out by a wrecker in the middle of the night, no damage but really embarrassed. First preventable after being solo for 2 months. Am I screwed or what?

Hello everyone!

I'm sorry I never followed up, but I finally received the call from Maverick today with my onboarding and DOT physical dates. Assuming everything goes well with my physical, I am to report in on February 9th.

I asked my recruiter about the waiting list again, but she didn't offer much. She did make mention of my position (regional Atlantic flatbed) and said something to the effect of, "I'm sure you've been waiting a while".

So, maybe it was the position itself that was the hangup? I'm not entirely sure, but I am beyond relieved to finally get this ball rolling.

Anyway, thanks to everyone who responded! Lord willing, I'll continue to be an active member moving forward!

Hell yeah I'm happy for you

I live in Lawton Oklahoma and I applied for the glass division

Maverick called today again and told me the same thing again. I was told that I am approved and waiting on a start date and they would call me as soon as they get one, but really why the long wait

Well I been waiting for a solid year

Email your recruiter.

I did 2 weeks ago and still no reply, was just wondering if anyone has gone through the waiting process before maybe they can tell me how long they had to wait

Hey I'm just wondering how long the waiting list is for mavericks sponsored CDL school, I applied last February and got approved, about a month ago they called and had me send them my birth certificate and driver's license, and I still haven't heard anything back from them, has anyone been through this, im ready to get on the road