Exit plan

90% of long haul companies use them.

 

Always have a FOR SURE landing spot before you look for the exit sign.
Make certain the new place knows that you "could" be available earlier if your current employer starts up shenanigans when you put in your notice.
That way they know you are planning on doing the right thing, and if they call for a reference, they'll dismiss any snotty remarks (although it's illegal for them to report much of anything besides whether you're rehireable and if you worked a notice).

You do the right thing.
Treat others as you would wish to be treated.

 

I agree!!

 

Just spoke with my dispatcher. He definitely knows I've been looking around and alas, I just got a pre-assignment that is an impossible dispatch. There's no way i can make any of this 4-stop appointments on this assignment. I don't want to not accept it either because then I'll have that on my record. He said "anything you want to tell me"? Ohhh boy

 

The fact that these dispatchers take you looking for something else so personally, how can they in this industry unless they're getting some kind of incentives??

 

I'd accept the load, but only after completely covering your concerns on the appointment times and why you are sure you can't make them.

If you don't have the hours NOW... don't take it.

If the appt times are too close together... impossible to drive 300 miles in 4 hours... make sure that is covered NOW.

Try to get at least something done in text, or on the Qcomm if you have one.
That way, you're covered when it goes south.

 

Last time i didn't accept because i didn't have enough time (on my 70), i got booted off that dedicated account (with the same company) and i "refused a load" assignment on my DAC or so i was told.

 

Jammer is right...go over his head with your concerns...make note on QUALCOMM...confront him directly if none of the above are available and give him written attention to your concerns. A lot of companies use DAC but most have learned to read between the lines...if they just go by score, probably not worth working for...

 

It sucks but they do it. Trying to make you look bad

 

You guys make it too complicated.

This is trucking, where there is a driver shortage, so quit today, work tomorrow.