Something to remember, the more you bounce around from company to company, the less desirable you are and the less money you will make.
Higher paying companies do not want to bring on those who appear indecisive and not committed. Big Scott posted an ad recently that said "No more than two companies in the last 3 years". The pay was great and the home time excellent. But that is earned, not given.
learn to be safe. manage your time which is why i am guessing you arent making what you expected.
Thanks, Rick Been tough getting many answers and I am all about proving that it was just a accident and all. I suppose the future will tell and I’m sure it’ll be a positive outcome.
Keep a couple of things in mind.
1 - DAC is like a credit report (and is actually governed by the same rules under the FCRA) - if it shows up there, it will show up for TEN YEARS.
2 - Companies are required to CHECK REFERENCES FOR TEN YEARS for driving jobs. So regardless of when/where you apply, you will have to disclose this employer (and likely REASON FOR LEAVING: dismissed after accident). Failure to disclose is LYING ON AN APPLICATION.
So like the DAC, this employer is going to follow you around for 10 years.
3 - As others have said - ONLY DISCLOSE WHAT THEY ASK FOR on an application. If it asks for 3 years, that's what you tell them. If they point out something they found at the 5 year mark in a BG - explain it honestly, and point out that the app only called for 3 years.
4 - Again, as others have said. Getting a hire after a rollover (and you never actually stated HOW LONG you have been driving BEFORE the accident), especially SO SOON AFTER ONE YOU DISCLOSED, is a RARITY in this industry - COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS. Put in a YEAR at your present company - if for nothing else, to SHOW GRATITUDE for getting a job after recently being cut loose for a PREVENTABLE ROLLOVER. But the real (other) reason is to increase your chances of showing safe driving (as in, no more rollovers, OK) and stable work habits.
5 - You never said how much PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE you had prior to your rollover. Most newbs don't get on with small companies, so I'd suspect you had at least a little, and the small company you rolled on was not your first driving job (though I could be wrong).
6 - Talk to your DM/Dispatcher about your miles, ask what YOU CAN DO to improve your performance and get the miles you're looking for. It't not that THEY LIED (though everyone seems to "embellish" in order to attract drivers). Top miles go to top performers with seniority. You have to stick around and perform - to be a top performer with seniority.
7 - The industry has been getting a little weird recently. Some downturn of freight availability versus capacity. Prime (for example) has been doing better at driver retention, so they increased required training miles because they don't have enough trucks to put people in (for whatever reason). Last year, companies that were looking for 2 years went down to 1 because of increased freight demands (and some that were looking for 1, went down to 6 months). Now they are increasing their "previous experience" numbers back up. Can't say whether this is due to an interim freight availability issue (slowdown), better driver retention, or just more drivers available. In years past, WalMart private fleet was where everyone wanted to go - they had a 3 year accident free requirement - last year they cut benefits and other perks and are no longer the "cats meow", and the rumor is they're losing drivers an may decrease their experience requirements to keep their fleet numbers stable (or they just might be pushing drivers out, and farming the work out to other companies because it's more cost-effective than paying their own drivers more). One can never tell in this industry.
So stick around where you are for awhile. Your rollover means you have SOME DUES TO PAY, in order to demonstrate to potential future employers that you are worthy of taking a risk. Your incident will show up on DAC and Employer References for a decade, there's really no avoiding it even if the previous employer doesn't report to DAC, which is an outside company and isn't required by FMCSA Regs). Your accident WILL LIKELY show up on your FMCSA PSP though for 5 years.
Rick
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A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
Operating While Intoxicated
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Had an lay over single vehicle accident thankfully no one was hurt on 02/12/2019 took a curve at 55 and it was black ice I guess. I know my fault. The owner of this small company let me go. I been with a new bigger company driving since and they do use DAC 03/02/2019 and now the accident is on my mvr and I got a citation that I got differed. Been driving since then and no more troubles. I am lucky I got the job cause I applied before the accident showed up. I told the manager about the accident and they said “I was approved before the accident happened or showed up on my MVR so I’m good to go”. August will be 6 months of clean driving. After 3 years do I still need to put this accident on my job applications or does it go away in Texas? Thanks to any who have knowledge to these questions cause I know the insurance companies are rough on this. Any extra knowledge even better. Thanks again.
2-5 years on MVR, depending on the state. Some keep it on the "record" forever with major violations or accidents.
DAC - 7 years
PSP - 2 years
An MVR is a report of your driving history, as reported from your state Department of Motor Vehicles. Information on this report may include Drivers License information, point history, violations, convictions, and license status on your driving record.
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
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You got a job as a fuel jockey following a rollover? Even if it wasn't on your mvr yet, didn't they ask if you've had any accidents?
Megamillions is up to a half billion today. Id buy a ticket if i had your luck.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
MVR:
Motor Vehicle Record
An MVR is a report of your driving history, as reported from your state Department of Motor Vehicles. Information on this report may include Drivers License information, point history, violations, convictions, and license status on your driving record.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated