Is there any hope for getting back OTR?

by BigTruck36
(TN)

I have been driving trucks for 8 years now. Honestly it is the only job I have found and held onto in my adult life that I really enjoyed and miss dearly.

Last year I had my first accident. It was a rear end accident where a car cut off another tractor trailer which cut me off and I ended up rear ending him.

There were no injuries aside from my own and no fatalities.

It's been a year and 4 months ago now and no one will give me a chance because I was let go from the previous company, which had a zero tolerance for accidents. I have applied to every company I have come across who tell me long as it's been over a year it's okay but once they send it to safety it's a no go.

I am willing to relocate and go at least a month without home time. Is there really any hope of getting back on a truck or should I just face it and try at something else?

Is there any company out there who will hire with a rear end accident on the record?

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Oct 17, 2012
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New Rules for Experiance Drivers NEW
by: David M. Engler

Hello !

Since you haven't heard, You have to take a
" Refrescher Course " in trucking set up by trucking companies & their Insurance to get back
in driving Again !

Yes,Its true so contact your local trucking school for information & costs for class.

Good Luck & safe driving ! David M. Engler

Oct 17, 2012
Rating
starstarstarstarstar
New Rules for Experiance Drivers NEW
by: David M. Engler

Hello !

Since you haven't heard, You have to take a
" Refrescher Course " in trucking set up by trucking companies & their Insurance to get back
in driving Again !

Yes,Its true so contact your local trucking school for information & costs for class.

Good Luck & safe driving ! David M. Engler

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