Hubby got fired - Update
 

Hey guys,

My husband got canned at Tandem for getting 9 pts on his record. I don't remember the point distribution, but they were for:

* speeding - 5 over
* improper lane use (whatever the heck that means)
* speeding - 7 over
* failure to obey traffic signal (hubby swears up and down there was not a stop sign where the cop says there was... whatever)

4 violations within the last two years

Are there any trucking companies that will take him? or are we screwed until sometime next year?

I have the feeling I know the answer since he already called Swift and they said they only allow three violations in the past three years. :sad:

If he cant get a trucking job i dont know what we're gonna do... Mich economy sux.

Thanks for any tips you can give me...

Rae



~~ Update~~

The three companies that seemed to be possibilities all said no after talking to hubby's previous employer... Looks like he's out of the industry for a while... Not sure what we'll do now... If anyone knows of any job opps in MI that pay decent let me know.

Thanks.

I think there are a few companies that will take him. Look in the section of companies here under Drivers get new help and then compare companies.

How long has he been driving? That will make a difference also!

Best Wishes to you!

Goin Fer it's Wife

Yeah, useful bit of info there... :)
He's been driving for a little over a year.

Thanks!

There are quite a few companies that you guys can check into. Here are just a few out of your hiring area. I put the number of moving violations in bold.

Goin Fer It's Wife

Marten Transport, Ltd. .33 CPM 22 4 Months Yes No 5 Years Ago None Ever 5 5

Maverick Transportation LLC Class A CDL sponsored training - students avg 23 None-Need Training No No 5 Years Ago Varies 5 3

Schneider National varies 21 None-Need Training Yes No 5 Years Ago Varies 4 2

Shaffer Trucking 42 to 45 cpm 23 6 Months Yes Yes 5 Years Ago Over 10 Years Old 4 3

North Star Ranch We pay off the Hub 23 12 Months No No 3 Years Ago Varies 5 2

Re: Fool hubby got fired & I'm gonna kill him
 

Ok this was me 15 years ago,don't be too hard on your husband he is probably just as upset as you are,I know I was.

It took me about 3 months to find a company to hire me,I eventually found a small private company,6 trucks hauling boats.This would be a place to start don't neccesarily only check the large companies look around at some smaller ones.

After my first 5 years I have had 1 speeding ticket in the last 15yrs,and none since 94'.

I also was not allowed to drive our personal vehicle because the insurance company would not insure me,so as you can see it does work as a wake up call.

Re: Fool hubby got fired & I'm gonna kill him
 

5 and 7 miles over, and you get a ticket? Wow talk about no leniency

Not in a big truck. I've seen a number of MVR's with actual fine paying tickets for 1 MPH over the limit.

Thanks for the good head start, GFI... I found the page on the website that lists all the info and found three flatbed companies he'll probably call first but beggars can't be choosy... he might have to go with a van co.

He promised to be an exemplary driver from now on so I think I'll let him live. :wink: