Trying To Find A SMALL Carrier
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"Knowing" you have brake and tire issues, isn't an excuse to continue using that truck. What type of truck? And do you go thru scales or no? lol If it were me, I think I'd find a way to be "inspected" then you'd be put out of service. THEN the owners would HAVE TO fix the truck, no if an's or butts about it.
It's YOUR butt on the line in case something bad were to happen because of said defects. Document what ever you do to CYA is my thoughts.
Stevo is giving good advice. Your life, livelihood, career and other lives are on the line. I feel bad for you being put in a situation like this.
Recently Brett commented that the time to take a stand as a driver is if you are asked to do something illegal or unsafe.
I agree 100% but also trying to give the owner a chance to make it right first. Getting shut down at a scale will greatly increase the cost of the repairs roadside.
Other than tires and brakes it’s a great running 2020 freight shaker. Sadly it’s an automatic which I hate. He’s trying to make arrangements to get the worst of the tires fixed first. Just got off the phone with him a minute ago. If nothing happens then I’ll resort to getting it inspected to cover my own ass. I don’t want to trash my CDL for this guy and not being able to be hired somewhere else
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
No guarantees things haven't changed but I was talking to a driver for Keane Thummel trucking a few weeks ago that was in a somewhat similar situation a couple years ago and said he'll never leave. They're a 180 truck operation pulling dry van and step decks, percentage pay, and a variety of petes mostly 18 speeds. I personally have not worked there so I can't vouch for how things are run but that driver seemed quite happy.
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.
Hi Joshua,
It can be tough finding the right opportunity, especially with the recent experience hurdle. You've already got some great advice here. Along with checking LinkedIn, Indeed, and Craigslist, consider reaching out to smaller, family-owned carriers in your area. They might be more flexible with your experience. Also, try networking at truck stops or industry events where you can meet people directly. Sometimes a personal connection can open doors that online applications can't. Good luck!
Does anyone know why recent OTR experience is so important to many OTR companies? I've wondered this for 30 years and never heard a definitive answer.
I always assumed it was because of insurance requirements. Does that have anything to do with it?
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.
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Stevo is giving good advice. Your life, livelihood, career and other lives are on the line. I feel bad for you being put in a situation like this.
Recently Brett commented that the time to take a stand as a driver is if you are asked to do something illegal or unsafe.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated