Multiple Preventables

I know that I'll get a few response telling me to find a different type of job and I have no business being a truck driver....but here it goes.

I've had multiple preventables (5) in my first year and half driving. Four occurred during training and my first few months driving the last two over the last year. At least they're getting less frequent. *sigh*

I've definitely learned my lessons from them. Seems like each situation taught me something different. Anyhow, as a result my current company is letting me go at the end of the month.

I'm looking to put together a list of companies, small, big, regional , OTR , etc., that will still hire me on, even on a probationary basis.

I've found a couple so far. They don't have great reputations but at least they are willing to give someone a second chance. 1. Bhandol Brothers Trucking 2. Carolina Cargo

If anyone can add to this list Id appreciate the help. Please keep the abuse and critisism down to a bare minimum. Thanks in advance for any help.

Maybe Western Express

Try everybody. U never know. One guy from my class totaled a trailer so prime fired him and he went to swift within two weeks.

Another guy got fired from prime for a fist fight with his trainer.... I was on the phone and heard them hitting each other!! He went to CR England.

I'm kind of curious as to the accidents though. Are u being too hard on yourself? I ask cause I know some drivers who tap a pole aND there is no damage at all and report it. So we're this scrapes or true accidents?

Ty both for your replies and non-judgement.

Pat. I will give Western Express a call and see what they say.

Rainy D. - a couple were scrapes. Primes safety dept. took two of the six overall preventables I had down to "incidents" since they were small low cost in house repairs (torn side skirt & bent deer guard). Two if the incidents required 2k in repairs though. The other two were me hitting another truck, both resulted in paint scraped or a small dent (minor repairs that were cosmetic in nature not structural) but since they involved claims from another company Prime couldn't remove them.

Regardless all the preventables involved my lack of attention, being distracted, stressed or not taking my time. All lessons I've learned. Haven't come close to hitting anything with my trailer in a year. The other problem point was the front right part of my deer guard.

Ty both for your replies and non-judgement.

Pat. I will give Western Express a call and see what they say.

Rainy D. - a couple were scrapes. Primes safety dept. took two of the six overall preventables I had down to "incidents" since they were small low cost in house repairs (torn side skirt & bent deer guard). Two if the incidents required 2k in repairs though. The other two were me hitting another truck, both resulted in paint scraped or a small dent (minor repairs that were cosmetic in nature not structural) but since they involved claims from another company Prime couldn't remove them.

Regardless all the preventables involved my lack of attention, being distracted, stressed or not taking my time. All lessons I've learned. Haven't come close to hitting anything with my trailer in a year. The other problem point was the front right part of my deer guard.

Considering your situation you might consider offering to a prospective employer that you will go back out on a trainers truck for a while. Wouldn't hurt to state that...

Good luck, "persistence overcomes resistance". Don't give up.

Back with trainer.. excellent suggestion. Shocked prime didn't make u do it. One guy I know upgraded in fall and didn't drive in winter conditions. After his accident they put him nack with his original trainer to learn winter driving.

Back out with a trainer would be a possible solution. However, all this may be a blessing in disguise. I enjoy truck driving in general but I hate being OTR so much. Due to the cost involved being a lease driver I'll have been out 3 months by the time I'm released at the end of May. I have found a local / regional dry bulk company that is willing to hire me. I'll be out 3-5 days at a time then home with my family. I had been praying to find something closer to home.

Leedo...didn't comment originally...but great to see you are able to continue your career. Be careful out there...good luck!

Thank you Tim. I've now have a few regional / local companies that are an option. They all are aware of my preventables and are willing to interview and allow me to go thru the vetting process.

With any luck I'll have couple of options to choose from.

I am glad to hear that you had success in finding someone to hire, I am in the same situation. I only made it eight months before being terminated for too many preventables. All were non-dot reportable, but I have not been able to get an interview yet.