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Just got fired....now what?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by lutzman, Aug 7, 2020.

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  1. Aug 10, 2020 #131
    lutzman

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    Yes, actually I did. I was on a long downhill grade on the I-80 in Wyoming. In that section of road I believe the posted limit for trucks was 75...70 for sure. In any case, I let my speed run up to 67-68. Company called to say I was over limit. I explained to them I was well below the posted truck speed limit and was told the company max is 65. No letter of any kind and I never let it happen again. That may have been the 1-5 mph speed violation I was told was part of the reason I was fired.
     
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  3. Aug 10, 2020 #132
    Moose1958

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    Well, this may be part of the problem. I hate this happened and I DO NOT AGREE with what the carrier did.

    So I will make this general statement to you AS WELL as all the new drivers and driver wannabees! Pay CLOSE attention during orientation to what you are told about the carriers and their rules. I would also take notes and make sure you understand ALL of these rules. If you continue orientation is is an implied agreement with them. Then if you later get tagged and lose your job because you violated a rule, it is ON YOU! Not the carrier!
     
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  4. Aug 10, 2020 #133
    Redtwin

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    That's an internal issue forget it and certainly don't mention it to any prospective employers. If for some strange reason it gets back to them, them it a simple matter of explaining to them that the truck speedo was showing 65 and you had no idea why the Qualcomm or camera would show otherwise.

    My own truck speedo often shows different speeds than that displayed on my GPS and Google maps. A 2-3 mph discrepancy is not unbelievable. Hell, even new drive tires will affect speedo reading vs actual speed over ground.
     
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  5. Aug 11, 2020 #134
    lutzman

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    Just an FYI...I was just offered a job with another company. Thanks to everyone here that gave me the benefit of their advice and insight on my situation. I really appreciate it.
     
    lutzman, Aug 11, 2020
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  7. Aug 11, 2020 #135
    Moon_beam

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    We are slammed at ABF, short drivers. Our terminal manager said there are NO applications waiting to be processed for our terminal. We have outside carriers pulling our sets now due to the shortage of drivers. While some of the other terminals have been using outside carriers this has been rare for our terminal. I don't think this has happened since 2014.
     
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  8. Aug 11, 2020 #136
    Scooter Jones

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    Right now it seems that as long as a driver hasn't killed someone, they can get fired at one company and be back in the seat with another in less than a week.

    There really must be a "driver shortage" after all.
     
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  9. Aug 11, 2020 #137
    TokyoJoe

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    If my company hounded me for going 68 in a 75 I'd laugh at them and if they were actually serious about it I'd be gone. What a joke.
     
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  10. Aug 11, 2020 #138
    Moose1958

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    I'm happy for you! If you go to orientation pay close attention and abide by that carrier's rules! Give them a good year and this can be a stepping stone to a much better job. Stay positive and good luck!
     
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  11. Aug 11, 2020 #140
    Trujo11

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    wait companies can fire you because a few U turns?
     
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  12. Aug 11, 2020 #140
    ZVar

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    Most states are at will. They can fire you because they don't like your haircut....
    As long as they don't claim it's for a protected reason like race or gender they can fire you for any reason, or none.
     
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