Comments By John M.

Thank u rock that is 1 St positive reply I have had.

Your new trucking career is not finished for a backing accident. This is a hard profession to learn and takes some time. Yes you made a mistake but try to learn from it. Start applying to other companies. I would not volunteer the reason you got fired. Eventually you will find a company desperate for drivers. Get your first 1 to 2 years of experience and then look for a better truck job.

Dunno what happened after, if he got canned or what

I’m going to go out on a limb here and just guess the outcome.

Hey guys this is the clown who originated this topic. I thank u guys for your post and not ripping n 2 my azz for my accident costing my job and most likely my carrear. 1 thing I want to make perfectly clear. I am thinking I may have put blame on my trainer. That is not what I was implying when I said there was more 2 the story,and that more was just exsplaing the details. I was Capitan of the ship and what happened was mine and only my fault. Also

Lol what I really wanted to know is my carrear done?? 3 days on truck fired ?? I can tell u 1 thing for sure and that is my driving skills have in proved 100 percent if I never drive again. This incident has taught me a tremendous lesson . In June I will have been driving for 47 years and have Never had a wreck. Well my streak is over at the most terrible time. I am a big boy I will land on my feet some were. My dream is and was Finnish up my working carrier as a trucker?? Any suggestions or ideas R most welcome. Home spot is Las Vegas and am trying to get back to Indianapolis,my 1st grand baby will B here in early August Phyced up but we're the job is so b it. Thank u guys for any suggestions. John

Usually when ppl say something is 100% their fault they don’t go on to blame it on someone else

Lol kid

John M...

G.O.A.L. You neglected this basic fundamental approach to safe backing.

All the more reason, since you were dead tired.

Am I done as far as trucking ???

Just got fired at Western Express for in the front end of another truck in truck stop. Put hole n radiator and was towed. 100 percent my fault. Only exsc use I have is not having any sleep n over 3 days. Was only on day 3 with my trainer just out of CDL school.Had not adapted to sleeping n bucking sleeper. There is more 2 story concerning trainer but matters not now. Owe 6k to school no job C19 etc. Time is not on my side will be 63 in June. ? Any chance of getting a job driving or do I start apping at McDonald's ??

Quite obviously I can not say what want 2. Exsreamly frustating

Just got fired at Western Express for hitting the front end of another truck in truck stop. Put hole n radiator and was towed. 100 percent my fault. Only exsc use I have is not having any sleep n over 3 days. Was only on day 3 with my trainer just out of CDL school.Had not adapted to sleeping n bucking sleeper. There is more 2 story concerning trainer but matters not now. Owe 6k to school no job C19 etc. Time is not on my side will be 63 in June. ? Any chance of getting a job driving or do I start apping at McDonald's ??

How long does it take to get back ground checks etc. and the potential hiring company to get back to me letting me know-- lets move onto next step ?? I have a concrete truck parked on my chest. I know I am jumping the gun--- for I put my apps in starting Sunday and today is the end of Tuesday nothing other than the initial response they had received my app. 62 years old??? driving for Uber/Lyft as soon as car goes kaput STREET!! The concrete truck is getting heaver with each moment. LOL. I put down 2000$$ out of my own pocket and owe 6000$ more at $250/ month clip starting in 9 days. STRESSING!!! ???

Congratulations! That's such a great feeling, isn't it? You've now made it further than most ever will.

Stay sharp. Don't relax and drop your guard. Many challenges will be hitting you at once now. Keep your focus and stay safe. Good luck!

I WAS REALY FEALING CONFIDENT IN MY SOON TO BE DRIVING Training ?? With your statement that he has now made it further than most trainees will ever make it ?? What am I doing here ?? going to Navy Seal training ??

? Ready go to CDL training but worried badly. Its about my work history. They want 3 years at the least of history. I have 1 yr. verifiable as far as W2 I have been working under the table finding sales leads for a company sense 2012. I have been on disability for 6 years,theres no way to survive on the little $$ I would get. ? The sales job will provide verification to the company I am going to school with. I was a commercial flooring installer from 1979 to 2010 when the economy and my hip was replaced. Should I tell the realities of this or just go with the sales job and the 1 I have been doing for 1 year ??

Woow my BP is lower already THX John

A one year card is not a problem.

Your post has me puzzled though. You didn't say if you are on blood pressure meds. That is typically the reason for a one year card. Usually if you're not on blood pressure medication and your blood pressure is too high, they only give you a three month card so you can get the medication going and come back later to be retested. They don't just issue a one year card because your blood pressure is too high.

Remember, you will go through another physical at Prime. Each time you get a new medical card the prior one is no longer valid. If you are not taking blood pressure meds and your blood pressure reads correct at your Prime physical, you may end up with a 2 year card after all. But, if you are on blood pressure meds you will always get a one year card even if your pressure reading is good.

It's not a problem. The industry runs on blood pressure meds and coffee. You're in good company.