Getting Hire With Preventable Accidents

This happened a day or two ago near Indy, my guess is he probably came up on all the road closures and didnt pull over and call the terminal for directions and wasn't paying attention to the signs.

I knew it! This was exactly the type of accident I pictured in my mind while reading this topic, but I refrained from commenting, as you guys were taking care of it nicely anyway.

Big Al, if you learn nothing else from this conversation, at least learn that you need to be upfront and completely transparent when seeking guidance here. We can't help you otherwise.

As Rainy said, apply everywhere. But don't just stop there. Own your mistakes when talking with the companies. Leave your vagueness at the door, and with hat in hand show what you've learned from your mistake. You can recover from this, but it starts with you.

Old school your right in most part. But the low clearance sign they wasn’t one. And the clearance sign for the bridge was on the top of the bridge like most are. The clearance height sign was actually over in the far right hand side and was bent. I didn’t know where the clearance sign was until I walked around and was looking for it. But I accept responsibility for what happened. Im just trying figure out if how to start over fresh. The accident isn’t on any of DAC or anything. Also like I stated before I didn’t receive a W2 from the company to file taxes. I’m just wondering if I could get by with starting out as a new driver and going back out with a trainer and not even reporting anything about the company. Sorry if I’m aggravating you all, but I’m just trying to figure out what I can do.

Thanks for the reply. I’ve been offered a job with western express. Just been sketchy about going to work for them. As I’ve seen people say they don’t get a paycheck until they are In there on truck. I just can’t afford to go the week of training in Nashville and then 4 weeks with trainer without a check.

I knew it! This was exactly the type of accident I pictured in my mind while reading this topic, but I refrained from commenting, as you guys were taking care of it nicely anyway.

Big Al, if you learn nothing else from this conversation, at least learn that you need to be upfront and completely transparent when seeking guidance here. We can't help you otherwise.

As Rainy said, apply everywhere. But don't just stop there. Own your mistakes when talking with the companies. Leave your vagueness at the door, and with hat in hand show what you've learned from your mistake. You can recover from this, but it starts with you.

Al, do yourself a huge favor and stop reading internet reviews from the losers. I started my trucking career at Western Express. I got a great foundation there and they ALWAYS treated me right. I heard all the losers complaining and griping when I was there. Those people can't even figure out how to turn in their own paperwork for payment. It's no wonder they can't get paid - it's their own fault.

That's probably your best option right now. Were I in your shoes, I'd be thrilled to be running a big truck for Western Express. Jump on it! Show them some responsibility and they will keep you really busy. I loved my time there as a flatbedder.

Thanks for the information old school. I’m going to check back in at the offers they have and see when I can start with them. I’ll keep everyone updated on to what happens and how it goes.

Al, do yourself a huge favor and stop reading internet reviews from the losers. I started my trucking career at Western Express. I got a great foundation there and they ALWAYS treated me right. I heard all the losers complaining and griping when I was there. Those people can't even figure out how to turn in their own paperwork for payment. It's no wonder they can't get paid - it's their own fault.

That's probably your best option right now. Were I in your shoes, I'd be thrilled to be running a big truck for Western Express. Jump on it! Show them some responsibility and they will keep you really busy. I loved my time there as a flatbedder.

I have two minor preventable accidents but I only have 4 months experience who will hire me

Finally we found out you hit a low bridge. Nobody here will scorn you or laugh at you so everybody just spit it out and I'm sure you will get an abundance of good advice.

Remember: If you tell us hogwash we will give you advice based on hogwash.

I have two minor preventable accidents but I only have 4 months experience who will hire me

Alexander B, Start your own post with ALL the info describing the 2 preventables, how much experience you have, who you are driving for and don't skip anything.

Laura

Hey Im new on here ... hello everybody Ive been driving for a while just had my first accident and first termination. how does all this work? I dont know if the accident was non reportable or not? How long does it take to show up in clearing house etc?