Fines for accidents??

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 10apryl, Jan 21, 2014.

  1. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Start shopping for another company ASAP. Lots of opportunities in Tennessee. If he stays where he is, he will end up out of a job and no other company will hire him; his DAC will be bad; "Out of route miles, not following company policy" and "Preventable accident" even though he was rear ended.
     
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  3. 08international

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    2dollars a mile from a driver when the most they make is a buck hauling cheap freight {sounds like to me} hell making more off of the drivers then hauling freight, I have never heard of having to pay to go home, with out truck drivers working there butts off these companys would be nowhere..just saying
     
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  4. 10apryl

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    Doing some research right now...actually went to the company website and tried to look for their handbook but no luck?? Any suggestions?? Im sure he has one in the truck but he is in Texas...LOL. Wanna do some checking on this situation!! Most def looking for another employer....Thank you all SO much!!
     
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  5. 10apryl

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    They charged him the 2 dollars a mile because they said it was unauthorized home time....He had earned 2 home days and someone even called on Saturday from maintenance to be sure he would make his appt on Monday but his dispatch was the one at fault and I'm sure she just covered her tracks! Ridiculous...Im so tired of it. You all are great and I have great respect for each and every one of you.
     
  6. Moon_beam

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    What company is he driving for?
     
  7. tsavory

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    wow that's unreal heck had one dispatcher tell me to go home (first week with them) we was supposed to be home every weekend it would have been 1400 miles out of route I said no I will do this one weekend out as by the time I got home I would have had to leave to make the delivery I could not have imagined paying 2 a mile for that sure would have quite the first payment I saw.

    There is no reason any company driver should have to pay to go home or if they get hit the company has insurance for that. Leave ASAP terrible company
     
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  8. 10apryl

    10apryl Bobtail Member

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    Boyd Brothers....)-: Thought they were gonna be great. He loved his trainer and his training time. First few weeks...he loved it and has honestly had no complaints other than the fines, being uninformed, and his dispatch not keeping in contact. The pay is decent when they dont take a huge portion of it....They are great about family emergencies although, I do have to say his Mama passed two weeks ago and they called the day after the service and asked if he was ready to get back out...Only complaint about family time. Thought that was a little "Much"
     
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  9. 10apryl

    10apryl Bobtail Member

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    He was supposed to have great home time too but its turned into every other weekend....SMH
     
  10. tsavory

    tsavory Road Train Member

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    yeah want to make sure I never send anyone that way or work for them for sure.

    If you can get a copy of her saying go home then She authorized Find new job get lawyer and sue for your money back and for the emotional distress. If not find new job tell them to kiss it and walk away caulk it up to a life lesson.
     
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  11. 10apryl

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    He keeps waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel......lol, still waiting!!
     
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