Quitting an OTR job and getting back home.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jibbajabba, Jun 28, 2025.

  1. Jibbajabba

    Jibbajabba Bobtail Member

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    I'm an at will employee. For swift transportation. I have notified my dispatcher that I want to get my belongings out and return the truck back to a terminal and have told them about my situation, and am still awaiting on a (late) call back from management. My problem is I dont have a way to retrieve my personal belongings that I have in the truck if I were to take it back to a terminal before visiting home to remove my belongings I can only move 1 vehicle at a time and have to wait till another day before someone can pick me up. I want to travel using my drive time I have left, without being in violation of my HOS clock. My home 153 miles away. l'm not dispatched or carrying any load, nore will I accept to move any loads that are not heading back to, or closer to home. I want to go home to get my belongings out and then return the truck back to a terminal. As I dont have time on my end to wait for a reply from management. What are the consequences here if I move forward with what must be done?
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Rent a car. Take your belongings home. Return to the truck and turn in the rental car.
     
  4. Jibbajabba

    Jibbajabba Bobtail Member

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    What if Its to costly on my end.
     
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    I don't know; I've never rented a car.
     
  6. Jibbajabba

    Jibbajabba Bobtail Member

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    In fact this doesn't answer the question. As mentioned in my paragraph. I cannot rent a c
    Please dont post unless you have legal details.
     
  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Please post & act like a mature adult....goodby.
     
  8. Jibbajabba

    Jibbajabba Bobtail Member

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    Goodbye kid
     
  9. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    should have thought of this before quitting.

    you can't leave a box or 2 at the terminal and come back for it??
     
  10. Chi Town Steers

    Chi Town Steers Road Train Member

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    Use personal conveyance to drive the truck home, empty it, then return the truck on duty
     
  11. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    or just swing by the house.
     
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