Hire With Accident

So I got into an accident about 2 months ago. Got caught in a storm with a light load on a backroad while headed to a truck stop and was taken into a ditch. Wind blew the trailer onto the shoulder, load shifted, pulled the truck onto the shoulder and into the ditch . Kept the truck and load upright, but it was a dot recordable due to the damage to the truck. Not having much luck finding a job which isn’t surprising, other than Western Express calling me which I’d rather avoid. But I’ve got a family, so I can’t be too picky. But does anyone know any companies that’ll hire you with an accident inside of 3 years? I’ve only had my cdl for a year, and drove a transport truck for 8 years in the military .

Thanks for reading.

Unfortunately in my case I had to wait out my 3 years before anyone would touch me.

Best of luck.

Not having much luck finding a job which isn’t surprising, other than Western Express calling me which I’d rather avoid. But I’ve got a family, so I can’t be too picky.

This is a contradiction. If you're not too picky, what's wrong with Western Express? We recommend WX as a company that will give many people the chance they need. Ask one of our main mods, Old School.

Another thing: whose fault was your accident? The wind? The road you chose? Your boo-boo is classed as a preventable accident, meaning most of the responsibility goes to the person holding the steering wheel. Wasn't that you?

Your best approach here is to take ownership of the incident, admit you made some bad choices in how to handle a light load on a local (probably narrow) road and you learned something from it. I assume you're new at this, It's almost expected that newbies will have at least a fender bender or two in their early years.

I dented things three times my first year with Swift. They pulled me into the terminal (the one on Brooks Rd here in Memphis) gave me a finger wagging talk, and sent me on my way.

Your best approach here is to take ownership of the incident

Listen closely to what Errol said, and heed his advice.

Until you accept your own blame in that accident and express a willingness to learn something from it, no company will look at you.

Were you terminated due to this accident? Was this the only accident (including backing)? Owning your mistake will help a ton in getting a 2nd chance. Use this link to Apply For Truck Driving Jobs. Western Express is made out to be a terrible company online but they have drivers who have turned millions of safe miles for them. If they're such a bad company why would these people who could go anywhere else stick around? They may pay a little less than other carriers but once you prove yourself to be a top tier driver they will pay you more.

I’ve just heard a lot of bad about them as far as pay, but at the same time I heard that about Knight before going there. That and I’ve never done flatbed before which would be what I’d be doing there. But I thoroughly enjoyed my time at knight with no issues. But it was the route I took, not much room for error and even the state trooper said that Hwy should be no trucks due to the lane size. I know it was my fault, no denying that I’m just glad I kept the truck up and it wasn’t a worse incident. USA Truck, Western, and Roehl seem to be my current options.

Not having much luck finding a job which isn’t surprising, other than Western Express calling me which I’d rather avoid. But I’ve got a family, so I can’t be too picky.

This is a contradiction. If you're not too picky, what's wrong with Western Express? We recommend WX as a company that will give many people the chance they need. Ask one of our main mods, Old School.

Another thing: whose fault was your accident? The wind? The road you chose? Your boo-boo is classed as a preventable accident, meaning most of the responsibility goes to the person holding the steering wheel. Wasn't that you?

Your best approach here is to take ownership of the incident, admit you made some bad choices in how to handle a light load on a local (probably narrow) road and you learned something from it. I assume you're new at this, It's almost expected that newbies will have at least a fender bender or two in their early years.

I dented things three times my first year with Swift. They pulled me into the terminal (the one on Brooks Rd here in Memphis) gave me a finger wagging talk, and sent me on my way.

Well, Antonia, with such phrases as "[I] was taken into a ditch." your first post sounded like you had no part in that accident. But now you sound better. I hope you had the "my fault" attitude in your safety meeting (if you had one). As for "bad" trucking companies, first, think of a trucking company. Any trucking company. Now, fill in the blank: "________ sucks! They screwed me and all my friends, too!". You can find this thought anywhere people can post trucking "reviews". No tucking company can survive long by messing up their drivers! Now you still will have some 'splaining to do, but make sure your prospective employer knows you are a better person/driver for it. To open up your options, use the link Rob posted for applying for jobs. Aside from the current Virus conditions, most people who go through that application get phone calls the same day. Just think - you could actually be able to say "No" to some job offers!! Now that's being picky!

Nah I didn’t have a meeting. It was just a drug test then 2 weeks of waiting before being terminated. Lol. But, you make a good point. I’ve seen a lot of bad about Knight as a company and I never experienced any of the bad when I was there. But, if all goes well I’ll go to orientation with USA Truck in the am.

Well, Antonia, with such phrases as "[I] was taken into a ditch." your first post sounded like you had no part in that accident. But now you sound better. I hope you had the "my fault" attitude in your safety meeting (if you had one). As for "bad" trucking companies, first, think of a trucking company. Any trucking company. Now, fill in the blank: "________ sucks! They screwed me and all my friends, too!". You can find this thought anywhere people can post trucking "reviews". No tucking company can survive long by messing up their drivers! Now you still will have some 'splaining to do, but make sure your prospective employer knows you are a better person/driver for it. To open up your options, use the link Rob posted for applying for jobs. Aside from the current Virus conditions, most people who go through that application get phone calls the same day. Just think - you could actually be able to say "No" to some job offers!! Now that's being picky!