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“After all he is kinda out there sometimes”
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shane city: coganstation state: pa ihave cdl permitt passed air brake test passed parrallel parking straight line backing but failed driving part is there any where to get driving practice |
| Ok Shane: Let me get this right >you’re a wiz at parken>> You can go backwards real good> You can stop at the drop of a hat> ARE YOU PETE’S EX-WIFE?????
Seriously though you can park/stop/back-up, but you can’t go forwards. DAMN Man That’s the most important direction for a trucker. You could try the local Community collages/Trade school/driven schools. They will get you some road time but you’ll have to pay for it Your gona need a truck to retest with anywho. Gota tellya guy up front. Not a lot of jobs out there for new drivers with no experience. Might want to find a company that will put you on with a driver trainer after you get the card. I heard the Irag Army is looken for drivers that can back up good. Good luck Bubba |
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name: brandon > city: arlington > state: tx thank you for your fast reply otr king bubba. ok I worked for AAAAAA in 12/03 quit date. I wasn’t being paided for over 4 weeks… ouch. I called dispatch, pay roll, and my bank, ect no body could tell me why I was not getting paid. I don’t think any body really cared. I said to dispatch If I aint gonna make no money that I aint drivin no more, where do you wont your truck, mind you I was being very professional and kind given the situation. he said their terminal out side fl which I was 10 mile from. I went directly to that terminal, guard at the shack said sorry no room park else were. I called dispatch and asked now what. dispatch said park her at the flying hook five miles down the road. I said 10-4 I arrived at said flying j and called and said I have del your truck as you wished I locked keys inside like I was asked to do. I was bobtail, no trl, no ld. long story I know. that the gods honest truth, I just really need to know where I stand. I am squeaky clean other than that unauthorized location w/o notice on my dac. I have no tickets, no accidents, no log violations, no service failures, no failed inspections, no dirty ua’s, no unsafe driving no dui dwi, never turned down a load, always ontime and ready to roll. I have 9 month exp 6 month at BBBBBBBB, 3 month at AAAAAA, and a orentation at CCCCCC all before 12/03 and I have been out of truck for almost 7 years, I know ill be bait at a bottom feeder co but that fine as long as I am otr. but what I am asking if you got lost in all the smoke is am I employable as otr, and how long will this stay on my dac, can you help with job opputunities? thank you for your time bubba |
| I see what you mean about the unauthorized location. Lets see here what can I say. I understand the why of it and the outcome of where you put the truck. At least you didn’t show up at dispatch with a gallon of Vaseline and park that truck where most of us might want to some times.
Even if all you say is the absolute truth, it doesn’t change the fact that you are pretty much a new driver when a company looks at ya. You must have a min of 1 yr uninterrupted otr for most to check you out. What experience you do have is short and with 2 (3) different companies. I hates to be the guy with the wrong answer (Like my whole school career) but You just don’t look all that pretty to a hiring co. With the experience issue and the parking the truck thing, I don’t know what you do unless you got a friend with a truck who will work with ya or someone that’s just down right nice. The DAC will be 10 trs I assume. You could fight it and get it off maybe, that would be the best thing, as far as helping? I don’t know of a single co that would touch you. I will defiantly tell the people in Job Placement, but don’t hold your breath guy. It’s not what you wanted to hear I’m sure, but it is what it is. Good luck Bubba |
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brandon > city: arlington > state: tx i have an unathorized location w/o notice on my dac it is > from > 12-2003 can i get a otr job and how long will it effect me and stay on > my dac pleas respond by email thanks bubba |
| > Brandon :It really depends on just what the unauthorized location was
> .For the most part these don’t carry much weight as far as hiring > companies. An unauthorized location could be you took a road out of > route. Like when my dawg takes a dump on my Pastor’s lawn, it aint > good but will be forgiven (If the pile aint to big) > > I betcha there is more you aint telling me, > > But if your DAC is clean except for that and your MVR is clean, there > is lots a work out there. If you want, fill out a reseme on CDLFreedom > (JOb Search) and we’ll see if we can help ya. > Bubba > > (PS) I would like to add this to the Ask Bubba page cause it my help > another driver. YOUR CALL |
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Kim city: Anaheim state: Ca would like to get a job working in the office of a trucking company, is there a spot on the job search that applies to that. P.S. from what I’ve read on your site if your a felon (my ex) and have 20years probation it’s a waste of time to try to be a trucker again? Even if it’s a friends truck? Thank you for your time. Kim |
| Kim: Unfortunately we do not have a section for non-drivers. The economy is still not what it was or should be. That’s the same thing my buddy says about his exwife. But honestly all you can do is be persistent with the local companies your interested in. Push the fact you been around trucken a long time and know some of the ropes, and aren’t intimidated by truck drivers LOL. It sounds funny but the best people we have are woman who are or were involved with them %^*# Truckers.
As far as your ex. Most likely no major company will look at him, plus the felony might affect him getting his twix card. If he has a friend that will hire him to drive, and his customers don’t have any restrictions then that might be his best shot. Good Luck in the Job serach Bubba |
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: Roger city: Perry state: Ga. I got my cdl June 17th 201 IDrove for 5yrs. in Kansas with no lic. I dont do drugs never had acc. clean driving record , I went to CRST that was a joke I was hired my driver was in another state so they put me with a owner opp. who did not smoke he did not want me in the truck that was on Friday morning about 9:oo they was having me call the main office to git another driver until 2:30 But yet they had Three guys going out on loads at 4:00pm who were at the motal DRUNK, I WILL NOT WORK FOR A COMPENY WHO PUT DRUNK DRIVERS ON THE ROAD SO I QUIT ,i Have been trying to find something local but no luck, I have to use my cdl befor Sept 17 2010 or i have to go through a refresher course NEED HELP Thanks0 |
| You drove in Kansas for 5 yrs WITHOUT a license???? You know the saying “You Aint in Kansas any More”??? Man to any company you are considered a new STUDENT Driver. Must have at least 1yr OTR (WITH a License). I guess the best place to start is at the beginning. You first need to find out what they have put on your DAC report. If that’s clean you can then try looking for a company that will put you in a truck with a driver trainer. I really don’t know of any doing it at this time, but there are a few out there I’m sure.
If you have your CDL I don’t know why you would need a refresher course. If you want local you need to look around the OZ area for someone willing to give you a shot. Odd how you seemed to do so well for 5yrs when you didn’t have a license. Good Luck Bubba (The Wizard) |
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bill city: high falls state: ny : Hey bubba. the S+G outfit in Kingston NY. that did me good, laid me off. 1.5 years goes by and I get an interview with a real reputable company and they tell me that in 1 year, when i renuw my license that I won’t be able to renuw my class”B” because of a visual defect. Now it’s even too late to apply for the waiver process. Why wasn’t I notified that this was happening. I have been a successfull class “B” for 20 yr. and a driver for 30 yr. and NOW I am at ground-zero. Ilove driving and would like to keep on somehow. Any thots or suggestions on non-cdl jobs? |
| Bill: I truly understand your problem. My mother was right I now need glasses, gota big smile but need glasses.
I know you had a conversation with Vic in our Job Placement place and he gave you a few leads. He covered most of this with you, you have to find a company to hire you first, then give you the wavier. I’m truly sorry but when you left driving for awhile, it started this whole issue. Maybe you can find a small company that would consider working with you. Good Luck Bubba |
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Charles city: Melbourne state: FL Are there any companies that hire drivers w/a DUI? |
| Welllllllll I know I sound like a broken record. But NO we have no companies we currently work with that will touch you. Unless this is 10yrs or over. I know it SUCKS< I know it aint fair but it is what it is.
If you get a DWI or DUI in your own personal vehicle it should not effect your CDL or rating, If you’re in a Truck by all means cut your &*%$ off. It won’t change sooooo Like I say If you get a ticket you gota fight it. DWI/DUI is a death sentence in this industry. Sorry guy but as of now I have no good news for ya. Bubba |
| Questionyo bubba u are u funny mudder and would love to have some of ur shine but here it goes i failed a pre employment dug screen just over 3 years ago so i sentoff to get my dac and there is no failed test on there plus i went and got a copy of mvr which has nothing of a failed test and the co. i applied with only asks for previous 3 years of failed tests so obviously i put no from everything and i mean everything i have read the co. i failed with can only reply that i failed for 3 years so i called them myself to see if they would still report it and they referred me to a 3rd party co. on the net that does thier replies for them and they only go back 3 years but im afraid once i get there they will find it i have searched for a week on the internet buying report after report to try and find it myself but cant what do u think are the odds of them finding it and sending me home thanks
ilickkitty city: wood river state: illinois |
| Answerlickitty:( Ikickdog): Thanks for the compliment, and I always like sharen the shine. You are one lucky mudder. I gota tell ya I don’t judge people, but I gots a real problem with someone trucken down the road and using drugs. That being said it appears you fell thru some cracks (NO PUN INTENDED) so it is what it is. Maybe you been given a second chance for a reason, maybe your just dumb a$$ lucky. I can’t believe there is no record of it, as they have to by law report it, and have to have a reason for letting you go. Did they assign you a (MRO) and offer up some counseling or interview. If not then this company may have “Just Said NO”. that may be why there is no record. So go put in some apps.
Just please do me and all the other 18-4-2 wheelers out there a favor, “STOP USING DRUGS” Bubba |
| name: Lloyd
city: Sioux City state: Iowa : Two years ago i got a ticket in Maine( operating over posted limits), but the company told me to follow this route, the officer was very rude and demanding that trucks are not allowed on this route and gave me a ticket for $610.00 dollars as the fine. Will this hurt me to find another driving job? What can i do about this? |
| Lloyd: I can’t see you having any negative issues with this. The Northeast is notorious for this crap. Many roads up here are posted to 5 tons in the spring and it does make some sense. This should be no big deal with a new company. I got caught driven on a posted limit bridge once. It was closed. Oh well. But seriously I don’t think you’ll have any problems. If you are thinking of changing jobs, let us see if we can help you out. Just go to the site and fill out the Job Search and we’ll let you know what we might have available. It’s FREE and only take a few min.
Good Luck Bubba |
| name: larry
city: denver state: colo my last company said i failed a ua,then they said i refused a ua,now i cant get hired anywhere.i did the ua,and i did not refuse to do one,but i cant get the company or anyone to help or get it changed,what can i do ,or who can i contact |
| Larry<Larry Larry: Did you peee in the cup or not??? If you did you should have a Chain of Custody form that the lab gives you when you donate. This shows you did your duty and they got the stuff. The Lab is required by law to maintain your records.
NOW if you did refuse or tested positive you should have been assigned a( MRO) Medical Review Officer and they can help resolve these issues. You could have your Attorney contact your employer and request a copy of all Lab reports, the name of the MRO if there was one. Bottom line is they cannot just say you refused without proof. This is still America and WE Still Have Rights (Hell even them damn people trying to build a mosque in NY claim rights) it has to be more than your word against another’s.. If it is just a he said I said they can’t ASsUME the other guy is telling the truth. They have to prove you refused to say so. Seems like somthen here just don’t smell right. (Like Billy Bob) But I will tell you this. As long as you have a refusal of drug test on your record, You don’t need a CDL cause your un-hirable by any company that actually checks your history. You need to fix this if it is fixable. You could try DACFIX.com and see if they might be able to help. Good Luck Bubba |