Fired For Safety
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Paul, I sometimes wonder if a driver like you trying to get hired again would benefit from looking into team driving opportunities. You would have to tolerate team driving for awhile, but it could give you the recent experience you need. I was just perusing some driver job listings and several were looking for a team driver. Might be worth a look-see.
He would still have to get hired... he has to go through training. He has to report 10 yrs to new employer and they will call his old place.
Just have to be honest. Maybe try class B for awhile. At least that is something. Good luck
Paul, I sometimes wonder if a driver like you trying to get hired again would benefit from looking into team driving opportunities. You would have to tolerate team driving for awhile, but it could give you the recent experience you need. I was just perusing some driver job listings and several were looking for a team driver. Might be worth a look-see.
Team driving. I haven't looked at that very much. Sounds like a good idea, worth a closer look anyway.
He would still have to get hired... he has to go through training. He has to report 10 yrs to new employer and they will call his old place.
Just have to be honest. Maybe try class B for awhile. At least that is something. Good luck
Class B hasn't ever crossed my mind. I'll take a look at that today. Maybe there's a light at the end of the tunnel
Hey Paul,
Just curious, after the accident did your employer make you do a drug test? I am only asking because I am curious if they followed any particular set of company policies? If you did do a substance abuse drug screen, did you find out what the status was? That can really derail any chances you have of returning to work. If you think it may have something to do with a negative drug test, you may consider a SAP counselor to evaluate you, here is some helpful info --> https://visualmedicalrecords.com/service/sap_evaluation/ and good luck.
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.
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Hello. Im one of those drivers looking for a second chance after an accident. Some background on me. I drove for two companies from 2015 -2020. I have 41 months total otr experience. I haven't driven for anyone since October 2020. On October 31,2020 just after 2300 hours I fell asleep at the wheel and struck a bridge underpass. Road conditions were dry. I totalled the truck and it had to be towed away, no injuries happened. I was issued a citation for improper lane change.I passed a drug and alcohol screen but was termed for safety...although the accident was not reported on my DAC or PSP. After this I let my CDL expire. In January 2024 I went back to trucking school. I have: A new CDL Two year med card Clearing House clean DAC clean PSP clean I was thinking after three years passed since the accident that someone might give mea second chance. We'll, it's been almost fours years and no one will touch me without six months recent, safe driving in a cmv. Even Western Express turned me away lol. Im just outside Chicago. Things look bleak at any opportunity to get my foot back on the door. I can accept that, but would appreciate any advice on whether I should just keep trying. Thanks
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.