Had A Preventable Accident And Got Fired
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Hi, Fred. You can't go wrong by throwing out several lines and hoping some company will take the bait.
The link above will allow you to apply to several companies all at once.
If you get a call from a recruiter who asks about your accident, be honest. Don't make excuses. Own your mistake even if you think you may not have been totally at fault. Say you have learned from the experience and that it has made you think hard about what you can do to be a safer driver.
Companies are currently being rather picky about who they hire right now bc the demand for shipping has slowed down recently.
As someone mentioned here before (I'm paraphrasing), "While there may not be a high demand for truck drivers right now. Safe, productive drivers are always in high demand."
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.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
...and after rehab I was let go.
Rehab?!? Can you elaborate on that one just little bit?
So you were in the clearinghouse and went through a SAP?
Did you fail a drug test?
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
Hey...I'm not sure Fred is talking about drug rehab. The gist I got is that he is talking about physical therapy/rehab bc he was injured in the accident.
I'm guessing the company let him go once he was medically cleared to return to work🤷♂️
Sorry... i was thinking drug test and... well i was tired.
and... well i was tired.
A common side-effect in this occupation😉
Not entirely off base, based on some of the questions about drug testing we get. Might as well cover all bases!
Sorry... i was thinking drug test and... well i was tired.
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Last year, January 2023, I had a preventable accident and after rehab I was let go. I really need some help as to where I can get a break at driving again. Help!