Help, I had an accident 5 years ago and cannot get hired
#11
07-02-2008, 05:21 AM
Originally Posted by classB
How can a driver get charged with homicide for an accident? A criminal charge makes it sound like the OP was deliberate or wreakless. If the OP can get a pardon I would work at it.
If the OP has not driven in 5 years the first thing he should do is get a regular license. My company won't train people for a CDL unless they have a clean driving record for 3 years. That requires having a normal license and not getting tickets. OP, maybe the way into the field is to find a related job. Maybe a desiel mechanic working for a trucking company. Maybe an office job at a truck company. You will make contacts this way and maybe someone will be able to push you through CDL school and into a job. If it was me, I would not expect it to be a quick process. They will want to see you are reliable and a good worker, and they will want to see while you work for them you don't get into any trouble or tickets. You have a mark against your record and it will take time for the impact of it to lessen. Maybe a recruiter here can give you better information. 5 years is a long time ago.
#12
07-02-2008, 06:30 AM
Let me see if I understand the questions posed by the OP.... The OP cannot get a CMV driving job due to a " vehicular homicide charge " from 5 years ago, the OP drove on a suspended license, but that was OK because the OP did not get caught..... Now the OP wants to own a CMV ?? :lol: :lol: :lol:
I would suggest that the OP go find a job washing dishes at a Dennys..... :lol: :lol: THe OP has no right to be a truck driver and I hope it that will never happen for the OP. There is no room in this industry for an individual of that caliber....
#13
07-02-2008, 07:09 AM
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How can a driver get charged with homicide for an accident? A criminal charge makes it sound like the OP was deliberate or wreakless.
If I had been more focused on things around me and the other driver had been paying attention (it is a shame they did not see my 70ft orange truck skidding up to and thru the intersection)
Got in an accident with a fatality. Was charged and convicted of a crime as a result of the accident. Had, at the very least, CDL suspended for a while. has not held a driving job in 5 1/2 years. And wonders why no one will hire him. :roll:
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#14
07-02-2008, 09:09 AM
If I were more focused everytime one of you guys posted a youtube link I wouldn't be watching a videos an hour after I clicked on the first link.
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#15
07-02-2008, 10:56 AM
Re: Help, I had an accident 5 years ago and cannot get hired
Try a couple of these companys
Wiker Paving - local Dump Truck McMinns Asphat- Local dump truck or trailer job. Kidnard - local and OTR trailer job. H.R. Ewell- Local and OTR trailer job Kleins Septic- Local honey Dipper. There is a grain hauling place off of rt283 forget there name they got red trucks. it is something farms. Think it starts with a G.[/quote] I work for H.R. Ewell and it's a pretty good job compared to a lot of trucking jobs. I'm almost home every night lately, maybe 1 or 2 nights on the road. I think they are hiring dry bulk drivers now. They hired a guy when I signed on and he didn't have any recent experience. So they might give you a shot. www.hrewell.com
#16
07-02-2008, 12:38 PM
Originally Posted by bluebeetle
Having a homicide by vehicle charge can also be interpreted as a felony and if it is those rules apply and having a felony in the last 5-10 years scares off even more people.
Good luck.
#17
07-02-2008, 12:40 PM
Sorry about that. Didn't mean to pour salt in open wounds, but it is something which would've had to come out to get the bottom of the issue.
Isn't an accidental death by vehicle considered manslaughter, though? Homicide is usually given to imply that it was intentional. I really don't know what to tell you, aside from best of luck to you. I hope you find something which suits you.
#18
07-02-2008, 01:01 PM
Originally Posted by BigDiesel
Let me see if I understand the questions posed by the OP.... The OP cannot get a CMV driving job due to a " vehicular homicide charge " from 5 years ago, the OP drove on a suspended license, but that was OK because the OP did not get caught..... Now the OP wants to own a CMV ?? :lol: :lol: :lol:
I would suggest that the OP go find a job washing dishes at a Dennys..... :lol: :lol: THe OP has no right to be a truck driver and I hope it that will never happen for the OP. There is no room in this industry for an individual of that caliber.... The least you could do is not respond if you have nothing decent to say. I posted here for advice, not criticism. If you want to tell me it's a bad idea, so be it.
#19
07-02-2008, 01:12 PM
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Homicide by vehicle is NOT a felony, it is a misdemeanor because there was no intent. Someone died as a result of an accident.
This does NOT mean I was reckless or deliberate!
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#20
07-02-2008, 01:17 PM
Originally Posted by emac130
I posted here for advice, not criticism.
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