Can I just leave my job without 2 weeks notice to go into trucking?

Two weeks is preferred but It doesn't have to be. Just tell the manager you have another opportunity and you're taking it. Shake his or her hands say you'd like to leave in a couple of days. Make it as if you have his or her blessing.
Doing this will help you build character as you get older. Don't burn bridges on your way up because you're going to meet these people on your way down.

 

Most of the mega schools start on monday mornings meaning you will be on a bus Sat or Sun. I always give notice no matter what. My last two jobs have said I'm welcome back and my last job knew i had been looking for my last 2 months with them.

 

I have given 2 weeks notice on every "non-trucking" job I ever had. The reason for doing so is because they would need to hire a replacement most of the time. That takes calling prospective employees and getting them trained.
This is not so in trucking. Everyday they are recruiting. Everyday they are terminating guys for accidents or anything else. Mostly guys just quit for better jobs ( or so they think ).Why do you think there is an orientation once or twice a week at your terminal? Duh??
I have been back at trucking for 6 years now and have NOT given notice. That's right. Quit on a Friday and in Orientation on Monday. They need bodies people, you know steering wheel holders? You have a clean CDL? Drug free? Tell the difference from Green and Red? You're now part of the ( same name different color truck ) company. Now let's get you dispatched rookie....

 

The question isn't if a company like Swift will care, it is the question that you worked there for four years and still make $8 an hour?

Maybe I'm looking at this wrong but working at the same job for four years and not advancing then thinking you need to grasp onto something else to advance makes me wonder if trucking isn't for you, just saying...

 

Seriously, he said he hates his job. If trucking does not work out, he can find another entry level job. The only information a company can legally give is your dates of employment and if you quit or were fired when they call for a reference...where i worked, they referred you to an automated number to get that info because they were not going to risk a manager providing extra information. What it really comes down to is this, how well did pizza hut take care of you? Did they give a darn about your needs? Sometimes, it is better to burn the bridge, it keeps you moving forward because you can't go back.

I quit one job in my life without notice, the manager's idea of a compliment was, "you almost look like you know what you are doing." That was not a job i ever planned to return to.

 

Would they give you notice if they were to fire you? I think not. No reason you should give notice. It's not like you're quitting a good paying highly sought after job.

 

Nobody would stay on after being fired, and if he did he'd be a liability. It's a different situation when the worker is the one choosing to leave.

 

I think it is redundant to judge the commenter's ambition and aptitude on this post. He may have worked hard, he may have not worked hard. Who really knows?

Every job doesn't have opportunities for advancement unfortunately. But I do respect where you are coming from because someone like that will be challenged and expected to handle way more responsible compared to their old job.

Regarding the question I think that the commenter needs to save up some money first. Give 2 weeks notice and save those checks so that he/she can survive away from home while trying to get this job with Swift.

 

No, you don't have to give a notice, in my opinion it's out of respect for your employer and fellow employees that you would give a 2 week notice. They are the ones that will have to cover your spot until they find a replacement. It's none of my business, however I'd like to know what part of the country you live in and why you want to go into trucking?

 

Could've been holding out for Management?