Fired from Swift for mis-communication

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  1. paoldschool

    paoldschool Heavy Load Member

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    Swift has so many trucks they probably don't know where there all at anyway... I wouldn't worry about it. There are other rotten companies to work for, just find another one.
     
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  3. Meltom

    Meltom Road Train Member

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    I know somewher that might take him. Speaking of that paoldschool you can still make the switch.....
     
  4. dog-c

    dog-c Road Train Member

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    In response:

    Yes, I did follow up with my DM, but not HR. I wanted to CMA due to the fact that in case this happened, it would be documented.

    However, without insult to my DM, he was aware of it, but forgot about it.
    I have to remind the board that Swift DM's cover 40-50+ drivers. I like my DM but I also am frustrated @ upper management for giving him responsibility 40-50 drivers. Everytime I call him he is frantic and puts me on hold and sometimes calls drop.

    I honestly think Swift could be a much better company, but that is wishful thinking. And there are good people there, but the company itself is overshaddowed by massive in-efficiency and beauracracy. :biggrin_25510:
     
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  5. Big John

    Big John Road Train Member

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    Big companies play games and they may have said it wasn't brought to an authorized location approved by his driver manager.
     
  6. Meltom

    Meltom Road Train Member

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    40 to 5p drivers isn't that much. I was able to run 50 without going to crazy. On top of dispatch we did our own logs, disciplined (coached) are drivers, did the drug pool, etc, etc, etc. Just sayin maybe you DM sucked.
     
  7. TruckerGsch

    TruckerGsch Medium Load Member

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    I would like to know the miles you got.
     
  8. Dryver

    Dryver Road Train Member

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    Did you get anything in writing confirming the time off? I know the answer is no. Move on, get 10c per mile more with a better company, good luck, drive safe.
     
  9. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    Did you get a response to the LOA? I hope your father is alright, but attending medical test for moral support is not a justifiable reason. But having to help your parent get around and caring for them while they are sick is.

     
  10. Freebird135

    Freebird135 Road Train Member

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    i agree with you if he took a leave of absence to go on a cruise of the carribbean......chances are it was some sort of family hardship or something, so i wouldnt be so quick to judge
     
  11. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    These big companies,

    it's all in how YOU handle a situation !!!!

    As you can see, there was a lack of understanding,

    and while you DID attempt to CYA,

    the proper follow up was never implemented..........
     
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