Fired for idling during summer

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  1. Jslaven

    Jslaven Bobtail Member

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    Is this legal? I was idling while I was layed over in Denver for three days. Temps were in the 90’s.
    Swift fired me since my idle skyrocketed.
     
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    That's crazy! They are the reason you were laid over..they said that's why they fired you?
     
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    Think I would have to sue if this is the case..not right at all
     
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    I wouldn't say its legal no but, is that the full story? Did they call you into the office and say you're fired for idling?
     
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    Now, go with a company that has APU's or allows idling.
    How much experience do you have?
    Which state do you live in?
     
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    If you have any experience get away from them. They did you a favor.
     
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    Did the contract you signed state idling was a cause for termination? Or did they give you layover money and you chose to stay in the tractor? Doesn't seem to be passing the smell test here.
     
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    So whats the rest of the story ? Swift doesnt fire you for idling. When i was there , i idled for a good 6 weeks straight, never turned the truck off, and was never a peep from the office about it. There was probably something else you did wrong.
     
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    Yeah this is suspect thread. IMO
     
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    I was about to go on a Swift rant until I saw what you had to say.

    @Moosetek13 @striker @A21CAV

    What say you sirs?
     
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