What would you have done?

Best answer in my opinion

 

Yippers... That is what I would have suggested... I would have fired him on the spot. So where do I apply? I'm brand new out of school but am looking for a job where I can get right out there. THanks. TD.

 

Serious right... Sounds like he was getting a bit big for his britches and forget he is replaceable.

 

If what your saying is 100% true and 100% of the story, then yes I would fire him. However, there is two sides to every story and I question why you would need reasurance from a trucking board for fireing him and I also question 9 trucks and 1 year of experience? That's just my questions before I take sides.....I'm not saying your right he's wrong, or he's right, your wrong........I just need all sides of the story to pass judgement.

 

I would make it a habit of only hiring drivers with established DAC's. Not that it would have prevented it but you are most likely going to get a driver that will be able to handle a situation like ac breaking. I commend you though. You were very generous and gave a new driver the benefit of the doubt to prove himself. Especially in your new truck. I doubt however the ac was the only reason. I think otr probably got to him. Sounds like he is young and the otr stresses got to him. Good luck wish I was working for you!

 

I would fire him on the spot and shut off his fuel cards. Any deadhead without authorization.

 

U need another driver leave me a note, want to go small no more big companies

 

Past performance indicates future behavior. He did it once, he'll do it again. Let him go.