I oppoligize if this is in the wrong forum or if it's a little lengthy. I'm writing this in hope that someone will offer me a job or maybe just some advice.
Last year after being layed off from my job (I was a 'cable guy' for 6 years) I decided to become a driver. I went to Schneiders school in Green Bay and then started driving for them. I was really happy I made the choice in careers and put in 48k miles in 5 months. All was going well until last month.
I was sent to NYC (a bad sign already!). But before I could even make it to my delivery I broke down. I sat on the George Washington Bridge for 7 hours before 'help' arrived. But all they did was tow me off the bridge. To make a long story short, this saga went on for 3 days. I was repaired, broke down again, sent to Brooklyn, given wrong information, on and on... During this time I slept a whole 5 hours (in 3 days) and basically felt abandoned by the company. On day 2 of all this I was involved in a minor accident. I backed into another vehicle (less than $200 damage). I shouldn't have even been driving with that little rest.
After making the delivery (2 days late) I drove back to the office where I was let go (I took the 'quit' option but basically I was fired). I thought this was really unfair after all I'd been through and all the hard work I'd put into being a driver.
When I got home I found out that there are 3 accidents on my DAC. I have no idea where the third one came from. I think it must be an error but I'm finding out it's damn near impossible to get something taken off your DAC although I am pursuing it. Also, no one will hire you with more than two. All three on my report are 1 mph backing incidents with little or no damage.
I am not ready to give up on being a driver, far from it. I really think I'd be a good employee for someone out there. I'm honest, hard working, and drug/alcohol free. I have a clean MVR and background check. I have a class A CDL (expires 2011) and medical card. I have no immediate family and require very little hometime. I just want to get back out there and drive. If anyone can help steer me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it. Feel free to call me with any questions you might have.
Michael
513-600-4405
Last year after being layed off from my job (I was a 'cable guy' for 6 years) I decided to become a driver. I went to Schneiders school in Green Bay and then started driving for them. I was really happy I made the choice in careers and put in 48k miles in 5 months. All was going well until last month.
I was sent to NYC (a bad sign already!). But before I could even make it to my delivery I broke down. I sat on the George Washington Bridge for 7 hours before 'help' arrived. But all they did was tow me off the bridge. To make a long story short, this saga went on for 3 days. I was repaired, broke down again, sent to Brooklyn, given wrong information, on and on... During this time I slept a whole 5 hours (in 3 days) and basically felt abandoned by the company. On day 2 of all this I was involved in a minor accident. I backed into another vehicle (less than $200 damage). I shouldn't have even been driving with that little rest.
After making the delivery (2 days late) I drove back to the office where I was let go (I took the 'quit' option but basically I was fired). I thought this was really unfair after all I'd been through and all the hard work I'd put into being a driver.
When I got home I found out that there are 3 accidents on my DAC. I have no idea where the third one came from. I think it must be an error but I'm finding out it's damn near impossible to get something taken off your DAC although I am pursuing it. Also, no one will hire you with more than two. All three on my report are 1 mph backing incidents with little or no damage.
I am not ready to give up on being a driver, far from it. I really think I'd be a good employee for someone out there. I'm honest, hard working, and drug/alcohol free. I have a clean MVR and background check. I have a class A CDL (expires 2011) and medical card. I have no immediate family and require very little hometime. I just want to get back out there and drive. If anyone can help steer me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it. Feel free to call me with any questions you might have.
Michael
513-600-4405
