Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

Im new & got fired by swift--help me plz

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by getitgirl, Aug 3, 2009.

Page 1 of 3
  1. Aug 3, 2009 #1
    getitgirl

    getitgirl Bobtail Member

    31
    3
    Jul 31, 2009
    Tyler, TX
    0
    Hey there- Im new to this site and new to trucking.
    This looks like a great site and Ive already learned alot and now I need help plz.......
    We got our Class A (husband and I drive team)
    Went to work for Swift.... Wish I would have known about this site before--lol
    GOT FIRED- :smt072 for dropping a trailer--not high value--did have enforcer and kingpin locks on ----- B U T the security guard where we live, called Swift and complained about a dropped trailer....(East TX POA-actually worse than head honchos at Swift-- make up their own rules- teeheehee)
    So anyway Question is - Questions are
    What will go on our DAC
    Will any other company hire us
    Have 10 months exp. with 100% on time - no marks on MVR - clean background
    ARE WE DONE BEFORE WE GOT STARTED??????

    Thanx for any help or ideas
     
    getitgirl, Aug 3, 2009
    getitgirl, Aug 3, 2009
    #1
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Aug 3, 2009 #2
    Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

    15,294
    10,174
    May 24, 2007
    Wisconsin
    0
    Hi, getitgirl, Welcome to our Truckers Forum! We hope you enjoy your stay and please read our RULES. Please remember, you are NEVER allowed to post ad links, trucking company links, personal site links, and such ANYWHERE in this forum. Thanks for understanding! We hope to help you and get to know you soon! Thanks, getitgirl!

    getitgirl, do you have a question about how to do something? Try our FAQ section or you can PM me or a Moderator (50 posts not required to PM a Mod) to ask a question! Also, you can read through our Truckers Forum Information Center!
     
    Baack, Aug 3, 2009
    Baack, Aug 3, 2009
    #2
  4. Aug 3, 2009 #3
    Meatskin

    Meatskin Bobtail Member

    21
    5
    Jun 28, 2009
    Ky
    0
    How many miles were you all getting a week?

    Why did you drop it ?
     
    Meatskin, Aug 3, 2009
    Meatskin, Aug 3, 2009
    #3
  5. Aug 3, 2009 #4
    getitgirl

    getitgirl Bobtail Member

    31
    3
    Jul 31, 2009
    Tyler, TX
    0
    Hey- We weren't getting team runs very often. Our avg. was about 2,500 miles a week. In 10 months the most we ever had 4,600. That only came our way once.
    We droped our trailer because we were on home time and the spot our sub-division has dedicated for trucks is about 1/2 mile from our house--so---we bobtailed home.
    Then they (subdivision) got mad because we droped a trailer--- it makes no sense--but swift took the complaint and ran with it... said it was high-value--no lock...etc..NOT TRUE--- but who can argue with the almighty Swifty bosses.
     
    getitgirl, Aug 3, 2009
    getitgirl, Aug 3, 2009
    #4
  7. Aug 3, 2009 #5
    otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

    13,081
    45,332
    Nov 18, 2008
    CA...gold discovery foothills
    0
    I really can't think of anything in the Swift book that is worse, other than at fault in fatal accident. What they will put on DAC, will probably be in the vicinity of abandonment of company property. High value loads do not go anywhere but Swift secured yards, or delivery...no exceptions. Even regular freight, you don't drop unattended even around the corner.

    Not much hope on this one...sorry!
     
    otherhalftw, Aug 3, 2009
    otherhalftw, Aug 3, 2009
    #5
  8. Aug 3, 2009 #6
    Meatskin

    Meatskin Bobtail Member

    21
    5
    Jun 28, 2009
    Ky
    0
    2500 gee thats pretty bad , That the norm ?
    Id get a copy of my DAC before I applied elswhere to see what your up against.
     
    Meatskin, Aug 3, 2009
    Meatskin, Aug 3, 2009
    #6
    getitgirl Thanks this.
  9. Aug 3, 2009 #7
    relic1228

    relic1228 Light Load Member

    150
    45
    Aug 30, 2008
    Springfield, MA
    0
    "High value loads do not go anywhere but Swift secured yards, or delivery...no exceptions. Even regular freight, you don't drop unattended even around the corner."
    I am going to second this. Never ever drop a loaded trailer and leave it unattended.
     
    relic1228, Aug 3, 2009
    relic1228, Aug 3, 2009
    #7
  10. Aug 3, 2009 #8
    getitgirl

    getitgirl Bobtail Member

    31
    3
    Jul 31, 2009
    Tyler, TX
    0
    Hey relic'
    The load was not High Value. I know the rules of High Value. Had to carry them enough times.....even though they were FED-EX or UPS and they were rush, JIT loads, not "actually" a high value load, but even then, we knew the rules.
    This was just a regular ole load that ran by our house.
    Our DM gave us hometime while we were on it.
    I understand that perception is the key here.... but it was no-way, no-how, abandoned. We unhooked from the trailer to take the Bob-tail home to wash it.... like we did 8 other times,..
    This time the security guard was apparently in a bad mood and called the # on the side of the trailer and reported it.
    LIVE AND LEARN HUH???? :biggrin_25516:
     
    getitgirl, Aug 3, 2009
    getitgirl, Aug 3, 2009
    #8
  11. Aug 3, 2009 #9
    relic1228

    relic1228 Light Load Member

    150
    45
    Aug 30, 2008
    Springfield, MA
    0
    I am not busting your chops. A load of empty cans is as important to the bottling company as a load of big screen tvs is to best buy. If even a cheap load of freight is stolen from you because you dropped the trailer, chances are you'll be looking for work again. Just advise.
    Be careful out there and good luck finding work.
     
    relic1228, Aug 3, 2009
    relic1228, Aug 3, 2009
    #9
    getitgirl Thanks this.
  12. Aug 8, 2009 #10
    Chuk510

    Chuk510 Bobtail Member

    45
    13
    Jul 25, 2009
    Kamloops B.C.
    0
    Here is a good rule of thumb. Always clear it with dispatch on dropping that way expecially on qualcom you have a record of authorized trl. drop. when you drop take pics of the securing devices so no one can say it wasnt locked. Good luck finding a new job with the way things are right now. There is a site that is highly recomended google trucker report and you will find it.
     
    Chuk510, Aug 8, 2009
    Chuk510, Aug 8, 2009
    #10
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

    • Page 1 of 3