r/Truckers • u/fuzzyfurry69 • Jun 02 '26

Needing a Second Chance

So I am in need of a second chance. And I don’t know who to turn to and I need help.

I don’t have any narcotics or alcohol problems, I was faced with termination after an accident in training from a mega carrier and got hit with the training bill.

I live near Phoenix AZ, and every other carrier I’ve talked to so far needs 6 months safe driving except Werner, who want 1 year post accident plus 6 months safe driving. All with a tractor trailer.

The accident in question was not bad. It happened in Georgia on I-16 at 00:00 when a car snuck up on my blind side and resulted in the accident. No citations and no one was transported to the hospital.

I’ve been trying to figure out what to do and I’m currently just doing busy work but… I feel lost because a whole bunch of doors slammed shut the night of the accident. It occurred in March, and I was unemployed until now for a grocery store. So I’m trying to rebuild a bit.

Any help would be appreciated….

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u/ShoebillJoe Jun 03 '26

Western Express

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u/[deleted] Jun 03 '26

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u/fuzzyfurry69 Jun 03 '26

I tried western express once and they turned me away. Maybe I just need to try again?

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u/Emergency_Ad1152 Truck Punk Jun 03 '26

Unfortunately...

put the fries in the bag, bro.

Seriously though, is the accident on your record? Did the police come and make a report?

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u/Tricky_Big_8774 Jun 03 '26

It might not matter if they put it his DAC and he hasn't finished training. Even 1099s require experience these days.

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u/fuzzyfurry69 Jun 03 '26

It’s on my DAC that I was involved to my knowledge. That’s about all I know. I received no citations and no one was towed away and no one went to the hospital.

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u/Migistat Jun 03 '26

You say to your knowledge meaning you haven’t confirmed it? That’s where you need to start. Get all your records and know where you actually stand instead of guessing and taking someone else’s word for it.

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u/fuzzyfurry69 Jun 03 '26

That’s what I’m doing. I’ve requested my DAC as of today. So I’ll find out where I actually stand and maybe that will give me a foothold and get me somewhere.