Past Accident Is Now A Thorn In My Side.

I recently graduated a truck driving school and have been applying to several companies with slow results. I did some calling around as to why no one is getting back with me, it seems an accident I had 18 months ago is giving some companies cold feet about me. I know that most companies have limits on what they can accept for tickets and accidents, but I easily fit their requirements. What is causing the problem is an at-fault rear-end accident where I bumped a guy with no tail lights/brake lights on his trailer. I know-my fault...but under bad circumstances. How can I get past this? One accident in three years shouldn't be a problem, but it seems to be. Any suggestions?

Your accident isn't categorized as a minor one. You see, rear end accidents are extremely costly in a truck because you damage your front end and usually take out half of the car and sometimes the people inside unfortunately. I know this didn't happen in a truck, it happened in a car, but here's the golden question that's probably on their mind; if he failed to not stop properly to avoid rear ending another vehicle, then how will he perform with 80,000lb vehicle that takes the distance of a football field to come to a stop.

Rear end accidents are a very big deal and they're probably questioning your ability to safely handle a big truck. Pay very close attention to how you describe the accident. Try not to make it sound too dramatic but at the same time acknowledge the seriousness.

I recommend you Apply For Truck Driving Jobs using that link. With that link you can apply to all the companies with just one application. You need to basically go fishing - cast your bait and see who bites, when you get a bite go for it and don't pass up the opportunity. You're putting your name out there for all the companies and hoping that someone gives you an opportunity.

Be very honest in your application, falsifying information will get you sent home and you'll surely never find a trucking company after that. But I truly think that someone will give you a shot you just might have to do some looking around.

Thanks, Daniel B. I do understand that driving a big rig is serious business and I certainly understand how the companies are wary at viewing the incident. I have been doing a little research on the accident report and remembered that I took a defensive driving class to have the points removed, which seems to ease the situation a bit. I did get a call this afternoon from a company and they did ask about the accident. They made a pre-hire offer and scheduled an interview for Monday, so things are looking up.

Thanks, Daniel B. I do understand that driving a big rig is serious business and I certainly understand how the companies are wary at viewing the incident. I have been doing a little research on the accident report and remembered that I took a defensive driving class to have the points removed, which seems to ease the situation a bit. I did get a call this afternoon from a company and they did ask about the accident. They made a pre-hire offer and scheduled an interview for Monday, so things are looking up.

Congratulations on that pre hire! After you stick with a company safely for a year, you'll look like gold.