Is thiss considered truck abandonment?

Nope.

 

Well, technically no, but I wouldn't put them as a reference for the next job, not like you have a choice. A notice of even a couple days is better than just dumping them. You may or may not get your last check, if that's an issue. A little courtesy, no matter how hard it is to swallow( we've all been there) goes a long way.

 

If someone has to go 380 miles to recover your truck, then a sure thing they will call it abandonment. Doesn't matter if it's on DAC or not. It will come up om a past employment check.

 

Um, okay, I see what you did, and sorry to say, you are screwed. It is indeed abandonment if it's not back at the terminal. It may not be what you wanted to hear, but you should have taken the truck back.

 

I should have asked this before, is the home drop yard a place where they told you to drive the truck when you were off duty and is paid for by the company?

If it is yes, then no it isn't abandonment legally.

 

Quit being scared of DAC.

 

You need permission to leave the truck at the drop yard. Screen grab a photo from the truck computer that shows you were given permission to leave the truck there.