I have tried to just stay busy! I'm not running a business or anything like that! People that operate trucks around here know that I keep my ear to the ground when it comes to matching a good driver with a carrier. Just FYI to whom it may concern! I do NOT use TTR in any way to do this. Not even in private messages. TTR report to me is like sitting down in a Petro and listening to the chats!
Quitting without a notice is a poor move
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ad356, Apr 17, 2021.
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Let me say this on this notice issue. The average carrier today once they realize you are quitting will tell you to go on ahead and clean out the truck. I was speaking to a friend that works with a large carrier about this issue several months ago. Carriers have a problem syncing these notices up with their freight lanes and try to avoid having a driver abandon a truck, (it happens more than you know). I think it is a (redacted) shame this crap has got to this point. My words do not describe small carriers. I am strictly speaking about megas!
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I know a couple guys who quit where I work and were later rehired. One thing they had in common ... they both gave notice when they quit. This company will not even begin to consider a possible rehire if they quit without notice.
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Gearjammin' Penguin, buddyd157, AModelCat and 1 other person Thank this.
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Why give notice?
I can only see a few reasons to give notice.
1. Trusted boss that you feel obligated to.
2. You don't care if they let you go early or keep you out longer.
3. Ability to tell future employers you gave notice.
Many companies will fire you if they realize you are looking for another job.
There have been stories on TTR of people being let go 1000s of miles from home because that is where their replacement was at.
A friend with a bad shoulder couldn't do new flatbed work they wanted to start so out he went at a truck stop far from home so the new driver could get in. No warning, just see ya.
Companies don't have compassion for drivers so it's silly to think drivers owe them anything.
Personal I feel a weeks notice is fine and allows you to tell future employers you gave notice. On the other hand if they f-you over than 15min before your start time works as well -
Neither the company nor the employee should have to give notice.buddyd157 Thanks this.
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