Can I quit while on the road?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bertita1986, May 22, 2018.

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  1. driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    I take offense to this post , I've know Jack for a very long time.
     
    driverdriver, May 22, 2018
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    HotH2o Road Train Member

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    Nope, you’ll never get through to them. I laugh at the number of drivers in fear of the DAC.
     
    HotH2o, May 22, 2018
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    1. Don’t ever abandon a truck, DAC no DAC whatever, turn it in and quit knowing you did it right.

    2. You should be getting breakdown pay. a second truck to work in or a ride home until they’re ready.

    3. 4 days in a hotel ain’t #### when waiting on repairs.
     
    SavageMuffin, May 23, 2018
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    I don’t recall ever breaking down in a place where I could not source women of low standards,, some even arrived with beer
     
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  5. driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    Lol
     
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    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    I was going to wait 3 days before I responded to this post , but I changed my mind.
     
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    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    Now that’s a reason to not quit on the road, not the stupid DAC.
     
    johndeere4020, May 23, 2018
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    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    Amazing
     
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    4 days is too long to sit around far from home and not getting paid. So if that is the case I can understand your frustrations and I'd be on the phone with a boss working out a game plan.

    But if you are being paid some kind of breakdown pay then kick back and relax. Call an uber/taxi and go out enjoy your freedom while you can.
     
    J Man, May 23, 2018
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  10. Allow Me.

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    No one's mentioned, but I'm assuming OP is in dumpy motel with no $$$ in his pocket, possibly in &^#$%, Tx. with just a McD to eat at. That would drive me crazy too !
     
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