Profile For Deezyl Geezer

Deezyl Geezer's Info

  • Location:
    VA

  • Driving Status:
    Experienced Driver

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  • Joined Us:
    10 years, 2 months ago

Deezyl Geezer's Bio

Went to a truck driving school in'89. My first driver job was with Schneider National. All cab-over fleet. Took jobs with local LTL and pulled doubles for a few years. I left the drivers seat to work as an auto tech which I do presently. I think I will return to OTR so I can travel.

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Posted:  4 years, 2 months ago

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Finding a new job with a preventable accidents on my record

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Hopefully, this does not offend anyone I was giving my honest thoughts on the matter.

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I wouldn't worry about that as long as you do it in a respectful way. It's a far too often occurrence someone will come in here with an elaborate story of how something happened but leave out important details or fabricate certain parts. What they don't realize is the advice we're giving for their particular situation becomes worthless because we advise someone based on what we're told.

We all make mistakes and many of us share our goof ups to help others learn from them. If you're not willing to admit when you're wrong and find ways to avoid repeating it you're going to have a rough go.

Up-vote for Rob T.

Posted:  4 years, 2 months ago

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Finding a new job with a preventable accidents on my record

I think this is a troll post. It's beyond absurd.

Posted:  4 years, 2 months ago

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Finding a new job with a preventable accidents on my record

How did you get the belt replaced? You don't have a cell phone?

Posted:  4 years, 2 months ago

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Told company’s insurance company would not insure me because of age 70

His age as a driver, i.e. 'too old'.

Posted:  4 years, 2 months ago

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Told company’s insurance company would not insure me because of age 70

Company declined his app.

Posted:  4 years, 2 months ago

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Told company’s insurance company would not insure me because of age 70

Edit; 250K driver over 65 years of age.

Posted:  4 years, 2 months ago

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Told company’s insurance company would not insure me because of age 70

I agree an insurance company can deny coverage for any variety of reasons. But the driver states he held a medical card which makes him qualified. The o.p. hasn't given enough information about his experience, or the company he applied to. Yes, Craig's List has scam risks but many reputable companies seek out drivers on these job boards for local positions.

I have yet to see any company state a maximum age limit to be considered for employment. I'm sure they exist. The Dept. of Labor estimated over 250K truck drivers on the road in 2017. I don't think its an industry-wide practice to deny employment or coverage based solely on age.

Posted:  4 years, 3 months ago

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Told company’s insurance company would not insure me because of age 70

D.O.T. states 21 years as the minimum age. There is no maximum. Just because a person reaches an age to qualify for Medicare or S.S. doesn't mean they have to take at that time. There are plenty of drivers who started out in their sixties and older right here on this forum.

I don't know the O.P. situation, but if a company I applied to came back with that, it would be a red flag for me. Better to move on and not waste time.

Posted:  4 years, 3 months ago

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Told company’s insurance company would not insure me because of age 70

The D.O.T. says you're medically qualified. I don't think they could reject your app based on your age. Sounds discriminatory to me.

Posted:  4 years, 6 months ago

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The right time to jump in?

Thanks Steve, I want to go in with a clean sheet and do not intend to promote that past experience. I follow the trucking related sites and such. I want 'boots on the ground' opinions.

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