Accident Backing Up

Let me start off by saying I have 1 year experience as of now and just had my first accident backing up, not big just paint rub. The other driver wanted to call the police and they showed up and did their thing, not much they can do considering we already exchanged information. The thing is my father was just diagnosed with lung cancer and I thought it'd be best to work locally for the time being. How does this accident affect my chances from getting a local job?

Let me start off by saying I have 1 year experience as of now and just had my first accident backing up, not big just paint rub. The other driver wanted to call the police and they showed up and did their thing, not much they can do considering we already exchanged information. The thing is my father was just diagnosed with lung cancer and I thought it'd be best to work locally for the time being. How does this accident affect my chances from getting a local job?

Hi, Brian P. !!

So sorry to hear about your dad; sheesh.

There are really SO many more questions than answers, considering .. much as of late. How is YOUR company treating it / reporting it? What was 'their' take on the faux pas? Extra safety classes, et al?

IMHO, you probably SHOULD hang out with 'them' a bit longer (if you can) . . and make your 'amends,' per se. Maybe just for a few more months, until this 'schmoozes' over ?!?!?

I'm not knowing your company, but probably doesn't matter. MANY companies have routes that can keep you closer to home, in situations as yours.

I'm hoping the pro's weigh in; this is just my .02, having been married to a 20 year driver; what we (he) would do.

Best to ya, Brian.

Let us know. Sorry about the 'booty bump!' (Tractor?)

~ Anne ~

Let me start off by saying I have 1 year experience as of now and just had my first accident backing up, not big just paint rub. The other driver wanted to call the police and they showed up and did their thing, not much they can do considering we already exchanged information. The thing is my father was just diagnosed with lung cancer and I thought it'd be best to work locally for the time being. How does this accident affect my chances from getting a local job?

Hi, Brian P. !!

So sorry to hear about your dad; sheesh.

There are really SO many more questions than answers, considering .. much as of late. How is YOUR company treating it / reporting it? What was 'their' take on the faux pas? Extra safety classes, et al?

IMHO, you probably SHOULD hang out with 'them' a bit longer (if you can) . . and make your 'amends,' per se. Maybe just for a few more months, until this 'schmoozes' over ?!?!?

I'm not knowing your company, but probably doesn't matter. MANY companies have routes that can keep you closer to home, in situations as yours.

I'm hoping the pro's weigh in; this is just my .02, having been married to a 20 year driver; what we (he) would do.

Best to ya, Brian.

Let us know. Sorry about the 'booty bump!' (Tractor?)

~ Anne ~

I work for prime and it's not serious at all, no classes just treating it as human error no big deal. I already I formed my dispatcher that I want to leave on the 25th of this month and they are completely fine with it, they didn't mention anything about dedicated routes or regional so I assumed they didn't have anything available, unfortunately I don't think I can stay otr my father is older and I fear he won't be able to do certain things while my mother is at work, once treatment begins so I feel it's my turn to help father, I owe him so much. We actually don't know what to expect considering this a first for us. Thanks for the reply.

Be honest and it probably won't make much of a difference. There's also the possibility you may decide you need to move into something where you're not driving anyway.

Sorry to hear about your Father. It sounds like your relationship with him is really close. Not everyone is so fortunate so, make it a priority and enjoy as much of it as you can. Trucking, in some form, will be here when you're ready to come back.

Let me start off by saying I have 1 year experience as of now and just had my first accident backing up, not big just paint rub. The other driver wanted to call the police and they showed up and did their thing, not much they can do considering we already exchanged information. The thing is my father was just diagnosed with lung cancer and I thought it'd be best to work locally for the time being. How does this accident affect my chances from getting a local job?

Hi, Brian P. !!

So sorry to hear about your dad; sheesh.

There are really SO many more questions than answers, considering .. much as of late. How is YOUR company treating it / reporting it? What was 'their' take on the faux pas? Extra safety classes, et al?

IMHO, you probably SHOULD hang out with 'them' a bit longer (if you can) . . and make your 'amends,' per se. Maybe just for a few more months, until this 'schmoozes' over ?!?!?

I'm not knowing your company, but probably doesn't matter. MANY companies have routes that can keep you closer to home, in situations as yours.

I'm hoping the pro's weigh in; this is just my .02, having been married to a 20 year driver; what we (he) would do.

Best to ya, Brian.

Let us know. Sorry about the 'booty bump!' (Tractor?)

~ Anne ~

I work for prime and it's not serious at all, no classes just treating it as human error no big deal. I already I formed my dispatcher that I want to leave on the 25th of this month and they are completely fine with it, they didn't mention anything about dedicated routes or regional so I assumed they didn't have anything available, unfortunately I don't think I can stay otr my father is older and I fear he won't be able to do certain things while my mother is at work, once treatment begins so I feel it's my turn to help father, I owe him so much. We actually don't know what to expect considering this a first for us. Thanks for the reply.

Be honest and it probably won't make much of a difference. There's also the possibility you may decide you need to move into something where you're not driving anyway.

Sorry to hear about your Father. It sounds like your relationship with him is really close. Not everyone is so fortunate so, make it a priority and enjoy as much of it as you can. Trucking, in some form, will be here when you're ready to come back.

You're most welcome, Brian. I know what it's like to lose a parent (x2.)

I totally agree with Steve here, also. Depart on solid ground; the industry will be here. Just don't let your Fed Med lapse.

There's always Lowe's looking for daily sprinters with CDL's in almost ANYTOWN, USA.

Wish you the best, man.

~ Anne ~

ps: FAMILY first.. FOR sure. You are a great son, good sir. Powers that be ... see this. I wish your family well in the near future.