TransAm Trucking, Inc. - Olathe, Ks.?

So many lazy drivers I hate that too honeybadger.If you have other options take them and see the difference. You will be treated much better at most companies. In my experience the companies I worked for treated us as profressionals which to me makes a difference. Unless you work for a small company the big ones really don't care but they do treat you much better than here. And most pay for your time like detention pay, layover pay and break down pay. You would be surprised at how much more you can make a year just from that.

 

Well I just didnt renew my lease when it was up. And I told them well before 2 weeks that I wasnt renewing. Got hired onto Werner with no problem. I am enjoying my time with them too. Nice not having to worry about a negitive check.

 

well I gave my notice but the last 2 checks for 5700 miles seemed to disappear
into wear and tear on the truck
but I expected no less
but they didn't bash me or my DAC

 

Just for general information -

According to most sources abandoning your truck will affect your ability to find another driving job for at least five years. If you read the first classification for abandonment carefully, you will notice that even taking your truck and/or cargo to the terminal without authorization, even though you notify them that you quit, is still classified as a form of abandonment.

Many carriers typically classify Abandonment under four sub-classifications. While any abandonment isn't good, the following sub-classifications are listed from "best" to worst in most carriers' view.

1. Abandonment at company terminal with notice

The Truck and/or cargo was left at a company terminal and the driver does notify the company of termination.

1. Abandonment at authorized Location with notice

The Truck and/or cargo was left at a location authorized by the company and the driver does notify the company of termination.

1. Abandonment at company terminal without notice

The Truck and/or cargo was left at a company terminal and the driver does NOT notify the company of termination.

1. Abandonment at Unauthorized location without notice

The Truck and/or cargo was left at a location NOT authorized by the company and the driver does NOT notify the company of termination.
Some companies also further define abandonments.

• Unauthorized location with notice

You leave the truck and or cargo at a location NOT authorized by the company-but you do notify them of the termination.

• Authorized location without notice

You leave the truck at a location that is authorized by the company, but you do so without notifying the company of termination.

• Left vehicle with team driver

You leave the truck and or cargo in the possession of your team driver.
When you want to move to greener pastures as a driver, it's best to look for a job while you still have a job. If you can't do that, try to leave on the best terms you can-this will help your employment history be such that you have the most employment options. If you don't know what your employment history says-find out. If you have an abandonment, make sure yours is properly classified.

Truly folks, the best way to protect your ability to make a living as a driver is to maintain your own professional integrity and give the proper notice .....even if the company does not deserve to be treated with that respect. That being said you can legally fight to have a bad report removed from your DAC if you can afford to go to that expense.

 

^ My plan, what I told TransAm I wanted to do and what I would recommend to others if they just can't work it out with TransAm:smt071:smt072 is: 1) Send in a two week notice via satilight message to TransAm. 2) Tell them you give them notice but would like to have the two week requirement waved 3) Ask them to route you to a TransAm terminal they would like their equipment turned in to 4) have TransAm wave the two week notice requirement when you get there and end employment on a specific date by mutual agreement (in writing if you can get it, verbal is also ok, just make note of who u talked to, company title, time, date, etc.)

Send it all in writing, take a pic of the sent message, keep good notes and documentation (who you spoke with, where the equipment was turn in with, etc.). At the very end, when it is all done and you are home. Send TransAm a letter thanking them for the opportunity (even if you don't mean it) and summarize with times and dates of how employment ended on good terms by mutual agreement.

Having said that, since TransAm and I had it out, they have been nothing but nice to me. They cleared up and gave me a $50 extra pay request that had been hanging around for about 1 month (thought I would never see that) and gave one of the best runs (miles and delivery dates) since I have been with the company. I am not recommending people make problems for no good reason. But DO stand up for yourself if you are being ask to do things that are out of line.

 

Excellent plan, passport....and one that I would recommend. I understand the anger and frustration ....Husband had plenty of that even while he worked out his two week notice, but you have to remember the goal is to be able to go to a BETTER job ....not a worse one. You are the most important one in this equation and you have to protect yourself and your professional reputation.
Sending it in writing and taking a picture plus keeping good documentation is a MUST. I do not believe the Blue Tree Satellite system is as trustworthy as the QualCom. Husband did have things that were in writing on the system that magically disappeared. In any case it would take legal action for you to gain access to and prove differently than what a company was saying on your record. If you have the proof in your hand already it would save you quite a bit of expense and frustration.
Glad they are treating you better! Also, excellent advice .....Do stand up for yourself!

 

I was at coremark in Aurora,CO today and a trans am truck was pulling in and he must of been tired because he took off the front end of a parked car with the rear of the trailer, by the time he noticed he backed up and did more damage. I kinda felt sorry for him but it sure was a stupid move on his part. I was amazed at how much damage he did and I the look on his face when he relized he just munched the front end of some warehouse guys ford expedition was priceless. the yard monkey said they have it all on tape.

 

I have found in the professional world, if people know you are taking notes and documenting, it saves you from having to show proof at a later date. It preempts and helps you avoid messy, expensive legal action. Send that follow up letter with some details that show you have your stuff together, that much less likely you will have to fight over a DAC in a legal way later. TransAm and others for that matter are too busy to want to fight over stuff. Especially if they get the clue that the fight will not be an easy one as they know you are prepaired.

 

I belong to legal shield so I will have them hand in my 2 week notice so there will be no confusion but that is when I am ready to leave. I just want to finish the 6 month lease if I do Do I still have to give 2 weeks?

 

Not sure how it works with a lease, jaso. Pete gave them a 2 week notice and kf4omc let them know long before 2 weeks that he would not be renewing his lease. Does it say anything in your contract? After reading up on what companies can consider abandonment anything less than giving a 2 week notice would make me nervous, unless as passport suggested you can get them to waive that in writing .....but that's just me.