How Soon is Too Soon to start looking for another job?

If you leave before taking your vacation, would the company cash it out?

 

it is never too soon just be sure the possible new employer understands your possible start date [ following your vacation] then also let them know it is not OK to contact your current employer unless there is a firm job offer on the table YOU MUST BE CLEAR ON NOT CONTACTING CURRENT EMPLOYER your possible new employer will have to confirm your employment history before you start but they should be able to tender an offer based on application being verified

 

Every driver should have a backup company/plan. apply elsewhere but don't give permission to contact current employer.

 

I think it is a good isea to make a list of what is important to you for your next company. A non negotiations column, a not so important column, for example.
I made a spreadsheet so I could fill in answers to compare companies.
Now, if you contact thirty companies you'll make yourself bonkers trying compare. So try to get a core group you want to contact.

 

Find out why you are not happy. And then work on a path to fix it.

You did not state specifically what the problem is. Bad dispatcher? Problem shipper/reciever? etc. The reason I take this position is that you are almost three years in with your current company. Something in there must have gone bad like a bad apple left in the barrel too long. Don't throw away two and half years based on a vague something is bad feeling.

IF you know what the issue is and don't mind sharing with the group here, let's hear it. I have some other thoughts as well but first things first.

 

Are you wanting to go local.otr .or what?I wouldn't apply for a company that needs drivers immediately.But for the better companies like UPS.FedEX Walmart then put in your application now.

 

Special jobs open up in different season so choice what you wanna do. Flatbed work hauling construction pick up around good weather, mail haulers pickup around fall, etc etc. Some companies don't hired all the time.

Do what you like best and work from there. Once you submit applications, your phone will start ringing.

 

There are several online sites that allow you to feel out one application.
That app is then shared with a lot of trucking companies, Within a few days you will get a whole bunch of calls and emails from perspective employers.
I was with a company for 12 years out of Montana. When the new owner took over I decided it was time to move on.
I filled out the online app, and within three days, I had over 25 offers. Then it became a matter of just choosing who I wanted to investigate and eventually go to.
I wish you the best, By the way, have a good vacation with the family.