Hey truckers , im in a situation and am having trouble finding employment because of it. I have had my CDL for a year now, having gotten into an accident (drove under low bridge in straight truck I stupidly thought was low enough to enter my first month with CDL, had only driven 53 footers prior) it made my total of accidents 3 as I had 2 in a car in 2020. So currently it doesn’t look to great for me. I’ve had employment with Pepsi but recently left after moving to new job where I was laid off. I’m asking if anyone has any advice going forward and what I should do as far as trying to continue my career in this field. All opinions are welcome and I appreciate you all in advance.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Hey truckers , im in a situation and am having trouble finding employment because of it. I have had my CDL for a year now, having gotten into an accident (drove under low bridge in straight truck I stupidly thought was low enough to enter my first month with CDL, had only driven 53 footers prior) it made my total of accidents 3 as I had 2 in a car in 2020. So currently it doesn’t look to great for me. I’ve had employment with Pepsi but recently left after moving to new job where I was laid off. I’m asking if anyone has any advice going forward and what I should do as far as trying to continue my career in this field. All opinions are welcome and I appreciate you all in advance.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: