I marked this on my calendar! :smokin:

 

I checked my companies handbook and there really is no mention about what to do about reporting an accident that occured in your personal vehicle. Im going to tell them but I want to wait and see if I can get the ticket dismissed so if they asked if i was cited I can possibly tell them no. I know my trainer had a student directly after me that rear ended a car on the highway and they didnt fire that student for the accident. I know because I went to CDL school with him and seen him on the road almost a year later. The only charge that I have on my citation is for careless driving, charge "1 of 1" on the ticket. I just hope i can get through this mess with my job and my cdl intact. Its really taking a toll on me....

 

Better uncheck it. I was disagreeing with his advice.

 

At United, I believe they give us 30 days from the time of the occurence to report it to HQ. After that, you are up the creek.

But, be honest with us (to the OP) were you driving aggressively like I see a lot of 4 wheelers and trucks do? You know, making the pass inches from the bumper?

 

What was I thinking????? The universe is still in balance! ....sorry for my geriatric moment!

 

Yes, some companies do want to know about everything 30 seconds after it happens.

Just to clarify things about not having to report it until being convicted is based on the regs not on company policies.

 

I'm assuming that is an accident in the Company's CMV. If you mean an accident in your POV, please state so specifically.

 

Again.... could you be specific about whether you/they are referring to an accident in your/their CMV? Or your POV?

 

Why am I NOT surprised?

 

To the Original poster:

Don't tell your company a single THING until or unless you are convicted of anything. Assuming your original story is the truth, you did not HAVE an accident to report!

I'm pretty sure that police officers are pretty well trained in the law, and they KNOW that hearsay is inadmissible in court. I doubt that the officer can TESTIFY that he SAW you engaged in the activity he cited you for. Your attorney SHOULD object to any statements he makes about WHERE the accident ocurred, or any pattern to your "alleged" driving.

Short and simple.... he didn't WITNESS a dang thing, and I doubt he can even be allowed to testify to it.

Even a court appointed attorney worth his salt could have this whole thing dismissed by the judge for lack of evidence. Usually, in this case, the D.A. would discuss the evidence with the officer, and decide not to even prosecute.

If you are telling us the truth, this should be a NON-issue! Regardless, and dismissing the Rev's opinion WITH prejudice, I would suggest you tell your company NOTHING until or unless there is something official to tell them.... and THEN only as it is required by company policy or FMCSA regulation.

I admit I haven't even scanned the regs for this, but I doubt the Rev can quote me one that even addresses it, let alone requires it. If he does.... I'll retract or redress my advice.