Got fired this morning

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Temporary_Big8747@reddit

Driver facing cameras caught you or did Johnny Law catch you? If company cameras, it won't be on your record. If law enforcement caught you, yeah.. good luck finding something else because it'll show on your MVR. Hopefully you learned a lesson tho. Cell phone crap isn't worth it. Too many people get complacent thinking it won't happen to them until they kill someone.

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Much_Reception8826@reddit

Like that 8 seconds video that all the companies show at orientation...

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WallaWallaby011@reddit

Lmaooo RIGHT!? That fucking camera is gonna go off if it sees you holding a cell phone! How stupid do you gotta be!?!? My camera doesn't go off even when I'm eating or drinking while driving, but I know not to hold or touch my phone when I'm going over 5 mph. This girl needs her job!

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qaf0v4vc0lj6@reddit

The trigger events for those cameras are company dependent. The company is the one that controls the threshold for an event. The company I’m at now has an extremely high threshold, so only holding the phone to your ear triggers it. Looking at your phone on the dash does not.

My understanding is that one of the megas has it set so just the presence of a cell phone, mounted or otherwise, triggers an event.

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Mindes13@reddit

Which mega?

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qaf0v4vc0lj6@reddit

I don’t remember now, I want to say Schneider but I could be wrong.

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Mindes13@reddit

I know Schneider is looking to have all driver having in next 2 years.

I don't have one yet and haven't heard how strict they are

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Equivalent_Holiday15@reddit

Two were caught with phones in their hand by new ai camera. One driver got fired before his one year anniversary, another was put in probation period he was multi year driver

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ChrisA575@reddit

From the drivers I talked with the camera isn’t a big deal but the only downside is you can’t use a headset because it will pick that up. One driver told me he uses speaker phone and the other uses meta glasses.

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Lopsided_Beautiful_1@reddit

When I was Schneider they were stricter about the cellphone use, couldn’t use it at all not even mounted, it had to be put away. Get caught with it, automatic termination. But while I was working for them , they had 2 cameras on each side of the truck and one facing the road but not inside the cab, right when I left, they started introducing a new camera that included driver facing cams.

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WallaWallaby011@reddit

Ours is AI controlled. I actually like it. It's only went off on me once when I accidentally turned my engine break on while bobtailing instead of using my wipers 😂🤣. Coming from a MAC... Freightliners are different I'm every way lol. It doesn't even go off if I need to unscrew my water bottle. Yes I forget sometimes lol. I have bad ADD 🥲

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Money_Bag9370@reddit

Wait, they don’t allow you to engine break while bobtail?

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WallaWallaby011@reddit

It triggered a hash breaking warning and my camera went off... It jerked me forward 😂🤣. I was already breaking when I accidentally pushed the engine break stalk all the way down lol.

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Fellthefox@reddit

Swift will fire you for being on a video call even if it's hands free attached to the dash mount

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Hard-Coconut-@reddit

yes!!! that camera goes NUTS over a phone. not a peep for food and drink. It did go off that same way when i was digging in s bag for some Pepto for too long. and once i just repositioned my phone and it went off. i was like WTF! i just dont go near it. not worth losing a good job.

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WallaWallaby011@reddit

Same 😂. I don't go near the thing!

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RowbowCop138@reddit

At my last company I tested it and held my hand to my head like I was on the phone.

It dinged me for distracted driving and using my phone.

No phone was in my hand.

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trashbasketlullabies@reddit

I work in dispatch and at the company i'm at, we don't have the driver facing cameras activated, only the front/road facing. We have fired drivers for cell phone usage...because of the reflection of the phone in the windshield. I've seen the videos myself and those windshields really do reflect. Saw one video where a driver was obviously on facebook.

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keytiri@reddit

My company doesn’t have driver facing cameras, but they also mentioned the reflection thing.

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GigabitISDN@reddit

Cell phone crap isn't worth it.

I just do not understand how some drivers haven't learned this.

Some no-name was bumbling down 81 (near 80, so you know what a cluster that already is) doing 40 in a 65, bouncing from line to line. When I finally passed, this bumblefuck looked up at me, phone in hand, with just the straight up stupidest expression I have ever seen in my entire life.

I lost what few remaining IQ points I have just thinking about his expression.

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Robo_hippo@reddit

Buy a phone mount and a head set

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ArmpitNoise@reddit

Exactly.

How hard is it to not be playing with your fucking phone?

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Dougb756@reddit

lol he’s 22, that’s very hard at his age

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ArmpitNoise@reddit

Cause he can't spell Google?

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Delicious_Peace_2526@reddit

Fuck driver cameras.

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spicyluckyparty@reddit

Fuck drivers who touch their phone while driving.

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Life-Excitement8217@reddit

Second this! Those are lame asf

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PeachPieDelight@reddit

A couple weeks after I was fired because safety caught a reflection of a phone in my hand, I got a job with an AFP. In the 2-3 weeks I was out of work I figured out that every company is different; it will be a deal breaker for some companies but not others.

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norseprincesspdx@reddit

You might be cooked but I would try and find a job immediately..do not waste time. I had a coworker who was fired for cell phone use and he acted quickly and then be good at your next job.

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Imjusta_pug@reddit

Food delivery, make 100k+ and work 40-50 hours a week and be home every night.

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Hambubger1k@reddit

Time to sign with the Russians 🇷🇺🫡

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Fibrosis5O@reddit

You could do DoorDash it lets you use your phone

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Microshlongg@reddit

Camera caught you or ? Gotta give a better explanation to get better results on how to proceed

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Yeah.. it was at night at the very end of my route & my phone screen was reflecting off the windshield onto the dashcam

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PoopyStinkbutts@reddit

..were you texting/using it?

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

I don’t even remember honestly.. but my phone was idle in the footage

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BearsAteMyGarbage@reddit

If you didn't get a ticket from an actual cop then you were fired for internal reasons and it's not on your CDL record, but the company will tell future companies why you were fired if they ask.

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Old-Wolf-1024@reddit

If they do that and he can prove it,it’s a solid lawsuit.

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forkystabbyveggie@reddit

Common misunderstanding but not true. No us state or federal law limits what information employers can share about past employees when it comes to their behavior, performance or pay.

Some states even have job reference immunity laws that prevent employees from suing as long as the employer gave truthful info.

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qaf0v4vc0lj6@reddit

Defamation lawsuits are extraordinarily expensive and they’re not contingency suits.

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1morepl8@reddit

It also just means any company with an hr only verifies the term if employment.

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daemonescanem@reddit

Nope, companies can only answer if your rehire candidate.

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Redithyrambler@reddit

Can you explain/provide a source?

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daemonescanem@reddit

US Labor law only allows a company to ask " did John Doe work at this company?" And "is this person eligible for re-hire?".

Anything other then that is verboten.

DAC reports are comprehensive background checks.

If an employer lies on a DAC report it, and employee can prove it lied, its basically an open & shut case of libel. Since it would harm a person's professional standing.

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forkystabbyveggie@reddit

While I wish you were correct, you're extremely off.

Companies may give any and all info about your behavior and work performance. A quick Google search will return no labor law like you're referencing.

Some states even give job reference immunity to employers, so employees literally have no case as long as the information was truthful.

Also libel cases are never open and shut, it's one of the more pain in the ass civil case types to win. But if an employer lies on a DAC report you can have it removed if you have proof.

The United States offers minimal protection for employees. Essentially they protect your pay and protect you from physical/sexual abuse, and reduce your chances of being seriously injured or poisoned. Then there's FMLA.

You won't find shit about employers disclosing information about you.

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BearsAteMyGarbage@reddit

I think you're right I forgot. I worked for a really bad 1099 company once that told everyone why he didn't like me for the following 2 years after I quit when all they were doing was verifying employment.

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daemonescanem@reddit

1099 is very different. Basically a contractor then.

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HomerTheGeek@reddit

You got fired for it and you can’t remember any details? That’s seems weird

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

🫤

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WW903@reddit

No big deal at all in this case then. Most reasonable companies don’t give a shit about getting fired by a mega

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SuperiorTrucker@reddit

Yea if it was just US express who got you, you’ll be okay. Now if it was DOT, that’s as bad as a dui in the eyes of many companies

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bassnote1@reddit

Sand/gravel/construction or the oil patch. Small companies, shitty schedule and pay.

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Flavoade@reddit

Your port got cooked and you got fired lol

Bad bad day

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aczoz@reddit

McDonald's

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Dear_Yogurt5180@reddit

Domino's is hiring!

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Mental_Chef1617@reddit

Nope. They outsource it to door dash or Uber eats now.

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truckingham@reddit

I think having a termination in your work history is actually a prerequisite for working at Western Express so

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rydawg2727@reddit

I work for western... new trucker myself and their cameras will literally notify safety department with a video clip if you take your eyes off the road the wrong way.

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business_estate8647@reddit

western wont touch you with a 10 foot pole if ur termed. i know i just spoke to a recruiter a few weeks ago and thats what i was told.

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Lumpy-Macaron4512@reddit

Just lie when asked why you are looking for employment

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PShubbs91@reddit

Western's recruiters lie their asses off too. Legit at my orientation they said "You all actually listened to someone you've never met and came all the way to Nashville for this?" Not saying the recruiter lied to you about that but you have to take most everything they say with a grain of salt.

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Vandu_Kobayashi@reddit

You may find that you are black listed - sorry

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Additional_Internal1@reddit

Just say you quit. Every carrier I've worked for claimed they fired me even tho that's false. And put the phone down

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truth-informant@reddit

Did you get a ticket or was it from the company?

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neueylaserbeams@reddit

Swift

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TruckInn@reddit

Kids out here goonin and holdin steering wheels

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Facts

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Distinct-Event-7472@reddit

Why don’t you just join the military you’re already used to not being at home

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Idk man

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sstandnfight@reddit

The pay is shit, you're shackled to the commitment, and it isn't really for everyone. It's more than "you are away from home." Being sent to fight Israel's war for very little pay and almost no worthwhile benefits is a zero-sum game. You'll be fine finding a new job. Signing away 6 years of your life isn't going to be better than just finding a new driving job.

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n3rf_h3rd3r@reddit

It depends on your job. Some are underpaid compared to the civilian equivalents, some over, some about the same.

There are also other benefits than base pay.

Plus, there are a lot of certifications besides college that the military pays for(IT, Project management, etc.)

Most people in the military never even see combat. Most are supporting roles. There are downsides of course, but you can say that about any sector or job. For some people it’s the right decision, for some it’s not.

Last thing is, that no matter what you do or for how long, you’ll have some pretty cool stories.

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Hoopajoops@reddit

The pay can eventually rise. My brother was in the AF for 20 years and he was the sole income provider for his wife and kid. He was able to buy houses whenever he moved. They also provided money to pay for a moving company and got payed a decent amount to buy a house after moving. Military is decent pay for younger guys.. after highschool I just got trash jobs for barely over minimum wage.. and it was like that until I graduated college

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Distinct-Event-7472@reddit

Shortest contract is four years and pay is shit for your first couple years but your living in the barracks (same could be said for trucking) and you also you don’t pay for your own food and most roles in the military are support hell I’ve met dudes 10 years in and they never deployed

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v3gas21@reddit

Do NOT join the military to be a meat shield for rich people ... sign with someone else and learn from your mistakes. Never do this again and take safety seriously -- your job depends on it.

Also, try spotting (yard truck) for a bit. The pay is meh but you hone your skills and usually gain confidence.

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Distinct-Event-7472@reddit

Just some food for thought bro I always tell young people to consider it I like to hear about people thriving but if you can make it as a truck driver which is absolutely doable then good on you

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Crashy1620@reddit

If I knew what I knew now when I was 22, I’d join any branch of service that would take me. If there is a reason that you can’t, such is life. If there isn’t a reason, I’d rather fight anyone’s war than deal with trucking for the rest of my life.

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AMFharley@reddit

Currently AD Navy…. (class A with all endorsements)

Go find another job. Military isn’t the answer.

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mistman23@reddit

It is if you can get into the Space Force. High paying civilian job likely upon seperation

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Distinct-Event-7472@reddit

A lot of jobs in the military including the Airforce are transferable and it doesn’t need to be a sexy career either you can do blue collar work

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mistman23@reddit

If you are intelligent and can score high on the Asvab test, joining the Space Force could set you up for a great future.

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daminister83@reddit

I second this one.... Your 22 your already never home, your already putting up with dumb shit, shasing miles for a good pay check. Why not go into a career that you know what your check is. I did 8 yrs beat decision I made in my life. I can literally go home and sit on my ass and collect a check, but I like looking at a fat ass bank account. Go join dude

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n3rf_h3rd3r@reddit

The job sucked, most of the people were awesome. I got to see and do things I never thought I would get to. It provided stability for my family for 20 years. Plus, I never had to worry about what to wear. Come July it’s gonna be nice getting a couple of fat checks. I’m not as worried about getting a high paying job with that cushion. Plus with the training and experience (nuclear, cyber, machining) I know I’ll at least get a pretty decent job even in this market anyways.

I agree with other commenters that it’s not for everyone, though. You gotta embrace the suck and Semper Gumbi.

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SchityCityGangBang@reddit

You’ll be fine.

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TrustBitter4195@reddit

Crazy cuz i work for hogan transportation and i got a cellphone violation. I didn’t get fired even tho they said i was supposed to and i have TVC Pros so they took the case to court and got it down to a trailer light violation with no points on my record. I’m not sure what advice to give you cuz my situation went completely different. Idk if the original ticket will show on my DAC or MVR but I’m just glad i didn’t get fired.

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Redsoxdragon@reddit

If you got fired because a camera caught you. It's on your DAC. But you're almost at 1 year experience, so companies that don't care about the DAC will start considering you. Just say you left because of difference with management. Legally anyone verifying employment can only be told your hire and leaving dates.

If you got fired because a cop caught you. I'm not sugar coating this. You're done. This is up there with a DUI as far as severity. You are damn near uninsurable.

Either way, future lesson for you. Put down the phone when driving.

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Locruids@reddit

Thankfully Im with a 200 fleet company that the owner absolutely refuses inward facing cameras.

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Inside-Priority-4913@reddit

Well if you got caught on company camera it will show on your dat report as a firing for safety reasons and most companies will not hire you,but you still have a chance to get hired by a Russian company or one of those Chicago outfits,, or mybe even find some local farm work hauling… but if you got caught by Johnny law,you might be screwed for acouple of years because it will be hard to put you on any company insurance … you made a big mistake young man,and i hope you learned your lesson,,this mistake will haunt you for a while .. I’m not gonna judge you because i made a few mistakes in my trucking career when i started 21 years ago in my younger days,,companies are more strict on drivers now,,and phones can be a career killer,,so if you’re lucky enough to get a second chance,you might wanna lock your phone up until you get done driving for the day

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Emergency_Ad1152@reddit

Put the fries in the bag 🍟

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0PFRICH@reddit

🤣

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Maybe next yr

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mistman23@reddit

Did you get a citation?

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Acrobatic_Ocelot_461@reddit

Would you like an apple pie with that?

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Real_Gift2774@reddit

LOL

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Kumakunkun@reddit

There's always job openings for drivers. Invest in a headset, and gemini/siri/whatever digital assistant you prefer.

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Diligent-Bar-3791@reddit

What state and what part of the state? I might be able to help you out.

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Baton Rouge Louisiana

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No_Tangerine_31@reddit

You’ll be ok. I got a cellphone ticket last year and got another job within a week

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macky20z@reddit

Congratulations welcome to the club!!!

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Upper-Recognition-26@reddit

Try buying a truck see if the bank is loaning you, it's easy to get rates just need to to get in touch with brokers

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1kcar@reddit

I got a hand held ticket in Minnesota on my license . It’s not hard to get another job bro , just apply .

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tryn2stayhumble@reddit

Depends if they label it dui driving under influence of technology

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1Stack_Mack@reddit

2026... Bluetooth technology on literally everything and voice to text and yet people still get nailed for phone usage. I don't get it, never will.

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IcyOutlandishness859@reddit

No respect for yourself, your equipment, your company or anybody else on the road. You haven’t even been driving for a year yet and you got fired for one of the most preventable mistakes you can make. I mean this with all love and respect go find something else to do. It’s plenty of trades and jobs out there this just isn’t for you and that’s alright.

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

fuck it 😭 iiwii

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MR-Incognito60@reddit

Dude honestly if it’s not anything that could hurt your driving record that you were fired for and you have a passion for trucking I’d say stick with it. Find a field that interests you… heavy hauling, food service, fuel hauling, agriculture transportation, or anything and get back on the road dude.

There’s tons of openings for all kinds of trucking fields out here man so don’t be scared to get back into it. They’re will be bumps in every road of life but just make sure you get over this one bro.

You can fall down, just don’t fall off. Let’s get this money driver🫡

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low22@reddit

Most local dump truck or mixer fleets don't care. We're constantly on the phone with the boss, dispatch or a foreman between deliveries so that phone needs to be ready.

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chazzzzmak1972@reddit

The fact that y’all accept the fact that there’s a camera staring at you shows the future is fucked. if y’all tolerate a camera, staring at you in the face all day like a snitch sitting on the passenger seat eventually, you’ll tolerate one in your urinal to make sure you don’t pee on the floor.

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Iiwii man

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reduuiyor@reddit

It’s bots and also folks who don’t understand what’s being comprised with these corporate entities.. A lot of folks still believe everything is peaches and gravy

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xoutlawtrucker@reddit

You almost have a year and its not like you got a ticket. You will easily get a new gig, and hopefully it wont be with another mega babysitting you, and micromanaging the crap out of you.

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tcsUsa@reddit

Can you handle reefer?

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Yeah.. & I was just on a Walmart dedicated account ( local )

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MissYouDesertRat@reddit

With who?

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Usxpress

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MissYouDesertRat@reddit

Its not great. Id shoot for some other Megas. Try May before you go to Western.

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business_estate8647@reddit

if he was fired-western wont touch him. i know from having talked to them. can try to lie and hope usx doesnt say he was fired but if western finds out hell be fired.

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ANAL-FART@reddit

What if he pretends to be a first timer with no references?

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MissYouDesertRat@reddit

Yeah I know May was "lenient" when I was there. Its gonna be hard for him. Within the first year makes it so much worse.

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Singledad247@reddit

Ha, got fired for the same thing, maybe the same Walmart (Gordansville, VA). I was going like 3 mph and hit a curb, and it set off my eld. Not going to lie, but it made it pretty difficult to get a job while it was on my DAC. (But had some money saved up and wasn’t in a huge hurry to get right back to work.) They told me they were going to “investigate it further,” so I quit right after being told that. They still put it on my DAC as a “safety termination,” but luckily I got them to change it.

Honestly, you’re going to have a rough time getting on with a MEGA carrier, and smaller companies didn’t want me at that time because of my lack of experience. Good luck, let us know how it goes! You can try to appeal it if you want to with (DriverIq) I think it was.

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WallaWallaby011@reddit

What? I've ran over curbs before and I just smiled and said oops! Nobody ever spoke to me... sometimes on less populated streets at 3am you just don't swing out wide enough... I've never caused any damage though and I've never ever held my phone in my hand. I keep my music on shuffle! I pick a playlist and let it play.

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buttweasel76@reddit

Back to mom's house

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Facts

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NegusTyGaming-YPSTFU@reddit

Mannn you’re solid asf, get your endorsement and make some hella good money, also you have a CDL fuck these company you can literally work anywhere

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firemarshalbill316@reddit

Hahaha! 😂 😂 Lmfao 🤣 😆 🤣 😆 😆 😆

I'm laughing at the title. I was expecting more in the body but the title for some reason reminded my of:

"So I started blasting."

It just got ,e

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MssMoodi@reddit

Back to the application time

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CantaloupeOk7553@reddit

Man you’re gonna be okay lol… Schneider fired me for speeding ticket 10 miles over in a construction zone after 7 months with them…
Told them I was targeted by the cops but they still fired me…
I lawyer up went to court, cops didn’t show up , case got dismissed
And I’m still driving truck till this day…
You’ll find another job man…you’ll be okay

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1cwg@reddit

Jobs, in that field, are a dime a dozen. Since you're 22, you probably don't know what that means. There are plenty of opportunities, get over this one and get busy looking for the next one.

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

All I needed to hear 😭

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MikeBinfinity@reddit

Did the company caught you or did the police caught you?

If it was the company than just find another gig. If the police caught you and its on your MVR you better go to court and try to get it thrown out.

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cwhite225@reddit

Don’t stress about it. There are plenty more trucking jobs out there.

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Prune-These@reddit

Someone else if there was a ticket involved. If not, be upfront about it when applying for another job.

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NickAppleese@reddit

Mmmmm that Clearinghouse gonna be cooking up something good, I bet!

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KarlMudslap@reddit

Go get a job with pepsi, coke, or another delivery company like that, they will hire anyone and also pay decent money and you get experience with a true big company that other companies will give respect to if it is on your application

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Solarisdevorak@reddit

Well... Don't use your cellphone whole driving?! This is common sense. SMH. Damn kids can't stay off their phones for 5 mins. Get a yard jock job or big carrier and start over.

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Ur right

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DiscountProof1127@reddit

How long ago was the footage ?

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

12hrs ago

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DiscountProof1127@reddit

You said it was at the end of your route from yesterday? Did the cam ring off an alert ?

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RowbowCop138@reddit

Why are you using your phone while driving?

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Lavasioux@reddit

Blessing in disguise. Rejection is life's protection.

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AdaliGreen@reddit

Best question why were you on your phone? It can't wait until you stop or you couldn't use handsfree?

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

I honestly don’t even remember man

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J_cam202@reddit

Get a local gig if possible. Where are you located? BFE?

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Louisiana

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CakewalkNOLA@reddit

What part of LA? We need a class A Driver in BR

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

I’m in br 😭

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Life-Excitement8217@reddit

Waaait I’m In BR too 😂 it’s crazy how many people actually get on Reddit omg .

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CakewalkNOLA@reddit

Sending you a message

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endangeredphysics@reddit

This is the way

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hoppertn@reddit

Now kiss….

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J_cam202@reddit

Get on Indeed by yesterday and make it happen.

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Distinct-Event-7472@reddit

Foo who caught you DOT or your company

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Company

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DiscountProof1127@reddit

Did the camera alert you that you were using your phone ?

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ComposerHistorical71@reddit

Your did it!

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HopeItMakesYaThink@reddit

That’s tough. You’re an insurance nightmare now. If your company caught you, you have a small chance to get back in a truck after a year and good behavior. A year of blue collar work most likely. If the cops caught you…fries in the bag.

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DiscountProof1127@reddit

How fast did they catch you ?

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BroDawg1776@reddit

Throw that CDL in the air. Someone will hire you. Just start slinging applications out there.

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Trucker225@reddit

Yeah I’m ngl you’re cooked . Not to be that guy but you should know better.. like why are you even using your phone?

I totally am against phone usage . Too many of you causing people their lives and causing accidents all bc of a cellphone . Selfish honestly .

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Naborsx21@reddit

These are the kinda of people that want to give experience but never anything helpful and their experience is 3 months at prime. Lul

Fuck these people

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Trucker225@reddit

Bro there’s literally people trolling him and I’ve been driving for over 6 years and my driving experience isn’t from Prime but I’m okay , it’s not safe to use your phone while driving . Who would encourage that kind of behavior? I mean the kid still can try . I was just saying

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Cam

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Trucker225@reddit

The company can list it as a reason why you were fired .. things are going to be tough. Good thing it wasn’t an officer but things are still going to be tough.

Future tip don’t drive and use your phone. I mean I assuming that’s something you already know . If it’s that important pull someone safe where you can use your phone .

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business_estate8647@reddit

on the upside swift might hire u after 6 months with a second chance company.

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possibly_lost45@reddit

Us express cant disclose why they fired you just that they did. I'd not stress it

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Koala_Hands@reddit

I'll tell you what a salty ol' dog told me after I was fired from Werner.

"There's always someone, that needs someone else to hold a steering wheel. You'll be okay!"

Now mind you this was in 2002 so different landscape back then but I believe the sentiment remains.

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TapWaterKY@reddit

Since it was a company policy thing and not a ticket, you’re not completely cooked. Might have to eat shit with a less than ideal 1099 gig or a second chance W2 company for 6 months to put some time and experience between you and the termination, but there’s still hope. I got fired for a company policy (not cell phone) and the requirement from a lot of carriers was 6 months recent experience with no safety issues.

Some companies might not hire you for years cause of it, but you’re not completely done for

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pumpfakers@reddit (OP)

Yeah

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chocolate_asshole@reddit

rough but not the end man, apply to smaller local outfits, dump trucks, construction, temp agencies, anyone that’ll give you seat time, be honest but brief, just sucks finding anything now