Schneider screwed me and I'm only 23

I do all the time,at least 2 weeks notice and no problems on my dac report.

 

You better watch out with that 2 weeks notice BS. I worked for Marten and Crap R England. If you tell them you are planning to quit they will route you to their nearest terminal, have you turn in the truck, and say have a nice day. With Marten I would have had to turn the truck in at the Indy terminal. I live in WA state, not Indy. Then they tell you 'you will have to get your own way home' because, guess what ???
None of these freight carriers gives a rats butt-hole about you and they'll tell you that.
I worked it so when I was on home time I landed a job here at home. Before it was time to go back on the road I drove the truck to the terminal in Wilsonville OR, sent a message to the dispatcher that I am resigning without notice on Q-Comm. Then when I got to the terminal I turned the truck in properly, got it signed off, and made copies of everything.
You gotta out-smart these bostards...

 

This topic has been beaten to death on many a thread and that is why it is hard to feel sorry for people who do not quit their job the "right way."

Just because the quitting party is a truck driver does not mean that the company you are driving for does not have guidelines regarding said resignation because telling the FM in passing that you are "quitting" just dosen't cut it.

It is imperative to know the company’s policy for giving notice so you can do it right and thereby not screwing yourself for six and whatever years and then lamenting about it here on the forum.

Ever heard the statement that an educated consumer is the best consumer? Well, the same goes for truck drivers. The more you know about your employer the harder it will be for them to pull a fast one on you.

That is why when you give notice you do so in private, in writing, and in person. Why? Because that leaves a crediable and reliable paper trail with what to plead your case if ever there is a problem. Always leave a paper trail.

It is also crucial to see the long term perspective regarding "hirability" because the moment you quit that job your FM, supervisors and co-workers are now members of your career network .and those are the people to ask for a letter of recommendation because down the road some where it is going to come in handy as a part of your portfolio.

After the "in-person meeting" send a certified and notarized written letter of resignation, that clearly states that you resigned as of such and such a date and in front of whom. If you don't cover your bases you are going to lose out.

The mark of true professionalism as far as truckers are concerned is being able to play by the employers rules to make clear to them that you aren't just another cipher or non-managerial cog that they can spite just because you didn't play by the rules or for that matter use common sense.

 

What does being 23 have to do with anything?? I was 23 when I quit my first OTR job but I was smart enough to do it the proper way, no problems on my DAC. You got what you deserved, that company has freight to move and was counting on you to get the job done and you left them hanging. Chalk it up as a learning experience.

 

The way it sounded to me he didn't do anything out of the ordinary. He made sure the truck got back to the terminal and left on what he thought were good terms. I've seen ########## over here at crash roll stunt team abandon their ##### in the the Midwest or jump off their trainers truck 3000 miles from home and still nothing shows up on their dap at all. And if what he says is true, 6 years without otr work is a steep price to pay for simply not quitting the way they want you to...

 

Most states today are considered "Work at will" employment states; which means a company cannot hold it against you OR report negatively as a result of you quitting.

HOWEVER, you MUST quit the proper way; telling the dispatcher is NOT the correct way. Deadheading, abandoning, bob tailing in, or what ever are usually problems.

Finish ALL assigned runs and start home time. Have a letter written that is addressed to the company you drive for. It should detail your reasons for leaving whatever they are. Be respectful, no need to argue now, you are leaving. Remember that your letter will become a part of your permanent work history. Make sure you do not have ANY conversations via the telephone about quitting and make sure to document all correspondence in your log book.

Print four (4) copies of your letter and deliver them to:
1. Human Resources at the company via certified mail or UPS - Need a signature for the record.
2. Your Driver Manager or whomever is your immediate supervisor.
3. An attorney of your choice.
4. A copy for your records.

Remember that you can be terminated and your DAC messed up just because the dispatcher upset you and you allow yourself to swear at anyone.

Remember that THE COMPANY has no idea what happened between you and the dispatcher, your DM / DBL, or anyone else if it is not in the qualcomm.

The company often pays a retention bonus to driver managers unless drivers quit; it looks bad on them if drivers quit and it can cost them money. However, if a driver is terminated because of equipment misuse, load abandonment, or personality / behavioral reasons, then the driver loss does not effect the managers bonus.

YES, sometimes people cover their own ### to keep a bonus and in the process a driver that quit gets hosed. You HAVE TO COVER YOUR ###!!

Quit the right way.

Have you contacted Schneider Human Resources via certified mail? - NOT AN EMAIL OR PHONE CALL!!

I would start there as I always found Schneider to behave reasonably when informed what took place. The company is fair, even if some individuals are not.

 

Also, tactfully let them know that you are only interested in protecting your good reputation and you hope not to be required to pursue legal action to bring that as a final result.

Be smart, behave as a professional does.

 

I don't mean any of this in a negative way here guys but, i myself have quit a few otr companies in this same manner like, get a load home, turn in my truck and keys to the shop, and drive home in my ford expidition...and still have nothing on my dac, except (did not give two weeks notice) but that never affects me being able to score another job.

 

Ironman I would take the advice mentioned above, numerous members have some great suggestions. This pedictament happened to me with swift but I am a stubborn individual, plus my previous background was in HR. You have to follow their policy because policy is created to reduce potential (most) lawsuits arising from improper terminations to at will employment. If you are inclined to be persistent call a HR labor relations representative and smooth things over. You need to keep friendly relations with all previous and current employers because it will ensure you steady employ as a driver.


Also get rid of the victim thinking, it's not going to do you any good, to Schneider you are just. 123456 employee number, always document, verify verbal communications on your qualcomm and document document document