Can I Get Hired After A Rollover?

Time will heal that ding to your record

A roll over is more of a dent than a ding.

It will take longer to heal, most certainly.

You might even have to start beating the pavement by going to smaller companies that don’t advertise much, or at all. Getting to talk to an owner in person might produce something. All they can do is say no, but at least it gives you the opportunity to ask if they know of anyone else to talk to.

Probably your greatest hurtle is that careless driving citation. That’s a deal breaker not necessarily with all trucking companies, but probably their insurance companies who control who gets hired and fired. Fight to get that reduced to something less serious. Get a lawyer with experience in handling citations like yours. Good luck, you have a good attitude.

I agree with Kearsey. At this point school means nothing. Hopefully someone will hire you and give you more training. Good luck. I don't need to tell you it's a steep hill ahead. You already know that.

The important thing is that you learned from this experience and can express those thoughts sincerely to those who ask you about it. That will be your biggest asset when trying to land a new trucking job.

I'm not sure I agree with Bruce. Smaller companies have insurance companies to deal with. Many mega carriers are self insured with underwriters for major stuff. That means less insurance restrictions at the megas.

Who was the guy that rolled the logs? Come on guys... I will find his story cause it may inspire you.

I can't remember a log trailer roll over.

One that does come to mind was a roll over that TT member "The Persian Conversion" experienced.

I'm not sure I agree with Bruce. Smaller companies have insurance companies to deal with. Many mega carriers are self insured with underwriters for major stuff. That means less insurance restrictions at the megas.

Who was the guy that rolled the logs? Come on guys... I will find his story cause it may inspire you.

I’m not very knowledgeable about insurance matters. But if I was in your shoes and enjoyed the profession as much as you obviously do, I would explore every opportunity, small and large. From what I hear on the grapevine, there is still a serious driver shortage in general.

there is still a serious driver shortage in general.

Find another grape vine 😂

Some local & LTL Companies are furloughing and laying off. My neighbor was just laid off from Old Dominion. Megas are not only reducing hiring but cutting back the fleet due to attrition and not replacing. Owner ops running on load boards are complaining about freight and low rates. Drivers are sitting more.

There is no driver shortage.

there is still a serious driver shortage in general.

Find another grape vine 😂

Some local & LTL Companies are furloughing and laying off. My neighbor was just laid off from Old Dominion. Megas are not only reducing hiring but cutting back the fleet due to attrition and not replacing. Owner ops running on load boards are complaining about freight and low rates. Drivers are sitting more.

There is no driver shortage.

I am sitting so much my butt is sore. Oh wait, we sit while driving, too. 🤔

I am sitting so much my truck's butt is sore.

I'm glad this topic came to light because it shines a light on something I see a lot with new drivers at our terminal (Denver). That is the feeling that they need to run in all weather.

Periodically, I'll hear comments or see posts (not here) that display a mindset that portrays that you must be tough and get out and run in the snow and ice, no matter what.

It's directly opposed to what our safety department and training says, which is to consider safety first and foremost and to shut down well ahead of adverse weather. To be constantly aware of potentially hazardous conditions.

I intentionally chose, and still do, to avoid snow, ice and high winds if I can. And I do so by a large margin. Perhaps I error on the side of caution, but I think that the skills and ability to read the road conditions come slowly and shouldn't be a result of trial and error, because the error portion can be a career ender or a life ended.

I'm definitely for exploring and developing skills in a somewhat controlled environment like a snowy parking lot or open area, but not in a production setting on the road.

To a certain extent, I have this situation coming up tomorrow. I'll likely choose to sit this next storm out and the few days after out. Again, I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Rainy there are plenty of loads on load boards, problem is they don’t pay much. Right now with my situation I run 1 broker load a week. I have been very blessed the ones I have been getting have paid decent.

We all see trucks and others in the ditch regularly. That is on the driver, in my opinion. and the direct result of a poor choice. I’ve heard all kinds of various excuses over time. Nothing is worth taking that risk. We all have different levels of experience. Always drive within your level, not someone else’s!!