Truck recovery and when to say no to the company. (with pictures)

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Flashdrive7, Jul 5, 2022.

  1. Flashdrive7

    Flashdrive7 Medium Load Member

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    My driver manager is trying to order me to recover a company truck. I took one look and said NO! ,"What do you mean, no?" The pig driver left it looking like a dumpster. He had a dog and there is a mass of animal and human waste, along with the garbage and discarded belongings. He's threatening me with all kinds of mayhem if I don't follow his orders.
    I once picked up a truck that a driver had died of a heart attack while parked, and he wasn't found for five days. As bad as that was, this is even more horrendous. Can you guys send some advice on who to get in touch with if I have to go over his head or the branch manager? If you think I'm exaggerating look at these pictures. PXL_20220705_214804983.jpg PXL_20220705_214804983.jpg PXL_20220705_214728615.jpg PXL_20220705_214804983.jpg PXL_20220705_214804983.jpg PXL_20220705_214728615.jpg PXL_20220705_214725186.jpg PXL_20220705_214711304.jpg
     

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  3. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Big company, tell em it's not safe and you won't drive it.

    Small company, call their bluff while looking for another job.
     
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  4. jethro712

    jethro712 Medium Load Member

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    welp ya got in it to take pics. braver than i driver, did ya throw away your shoes, or track some of it into your space? yikes btw.
    i would make sure to communicate via email or messaging so you got proof of their bullying. thing is, if ya cave to them, it sure as heck wont be the last time. good luck.
     
  5. nredfor88

    nredfor88 Road Train Member

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    You have two options. First, don't do it and be prepared for the repercussion and/or loss of a job. Second, do it.

    Edit, I looked at the pics a bit better. I wouldn't do it. They'd need to hire someone to clean first it.
     
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  6. JoeyJunk

    JoeyJunk Road Train Member

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    What company? How would we know who to contact at your company?
     
  7. JoeyJunk

    JoeyJunk Road Train Member

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    I would use the testicles i was born with and go to the highest authority in the company I could get to and let er rip. If that doesn’t work you don’t need that job.
     
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  8. Crude Truckin'

    Crude Truckin' Alien Spacecraft

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    I'd quit before I'd be bullied into driving that. Big nope.
     
  9. rockeee

    rockeee Medium Load Member

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    This, plus some extra $$ thrown in
     
  10. YumDinger

    YumDinger Light Load Member

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    Tell them NO...nothing else. They have to make the case to HR to terminate you...and that's who you want involved.
     
  11. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Nope, call a wrecker. Tow it to a burn pit somewhere lol.
     
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