Terminated for violating company policy

I would go for it. trucking companies have an easier time hiring somebody who is already employed for some reason

 

A few words as a follow up with your possible employment with Werner.

Some drivers like the company, others, not so much.

My advice? If they give you a shot and you take it, no matter how bad it may seem later on, or how crappy a DM you get assigned, suck it up for at least a year. You can always request another DM and overcome other pains, but stick with it.

Pay your dues and at the end of the year, if like where you're at? Stay. If not, that amount of time is pretty much the industry standard for landing something better. Sure, there are some companies that will go as low as 3 mos, lots more at 6. 1 years exp opens up a much broader range as to your options.

Just make sure if you decide to leave, do it the right way. Don't burn any bridges, give advance notice and most importantly, don't abandon the truck.

 

You're a good man, I would have cracked his jaw.....But I guess Chinatown's advice was the right one....

 

I'm sorry your boss did that to you. It's unbelieveable sometimes at how cold-hearted people are. Unbelieveable.

Keep your chin up, God has good plans for you

 

After reading your post, I could not help but think the so called "broken weld" has more than likely been there for sometime. If what your saying is true you can file for unemployment, and go through the whole fight, but is it worth it? you can also call the DOT and give them a heads up about the truck, this will let you know he knew about it. that truck gets stopped by DOT and its not fixed then he "he just wanted a reason" this can also help you in court for unemployment. it will show that he knew about the problem and still did not fix it. I did this to one of my X employers, just for the fact that I was discharged for no reason, after about 3 mo. and 2 trips to court I was awarded $7500 for wrongful discharge and back unemployment I never once paid for any attorney It was an open and close case (I got lucky) I got copies of the DOT report just by calling them, this was my proof in court that this was a problem before me, This is not away I like to be but I also have a family to look after. However if you feel like you could be in the wrong I would just move on and suck up my loss. hope this helps you out. GOOD LUCK!

 

Most road test is just a way for the employer to see if you can safely turn, stop and shift the truck in a safe way. There not looking for a pro-driver just don't get nervous its not really nothing to lose sleep over, Good luck and congrads!

 

Yeah it was a setup....he obviously didn't want you around....your pre trips were probably too thorough. In any case, you are better off going your separate ways. IMO, the best you can do is ask him for a letter of reference. If he says no, then I might start looking for ways to report him to the DOT and the Labor police.

-When you do a pre trip, you are only expected to find stuff that a driver might reasonably expect to see
-Are there any drivers that reported that weld broken before you?
-Did they send that truck out afterwards without getting the weld fixed?
-Was the broken weld enough to actually put the truck OOS?
-IIRC, you are not even required to sign off on the inspection until AFTER you finish your shift....am I correct on this gentlemen?

 

I do proper pre-trips, write up problems and even tell my supervisor and the head mechanic. This cracked leaf spring hanger has yet to be fixed, nor airleaks.

 

Your boss was just looking for an excuse to let you go. Happens everyday and I've been there... done that about 8 years ago. I got all of my facts together and submitted everything to the state unemployment commission. The company didn't contest it one bit and I took them for every red cent of unemployment that was possible.

There IS life after being terminated. I went to work for an awesome locally owned industrial supply house where I am treated like one of the family. Been there 8 years now and have enjoyed every second of my time on the job. My former employer was an absolute "joke" compared to these fine folks.