Just got fired....now what?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by lutzman, Aug 7, 2020.

  1. striker

    striker Road Train Member

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    Heck, call Swift or Werner, you're a perfect choice for them ;)

    I don't see a single item listed that is warrants a firing, heck, or is CRE trying to become the perfect megafleet after being caught screwing drivers for decades.
     
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  3. lutzman

    lutzman Bobtail Member

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    Based on the comments on this board, they were within their rights to fire me. I accept that. On the flip side, when I came off home time in June I sat for 16 days in the SLC dorm waiting for a load. Lots of drivers, not enough freight. So, certainly CRE is in a position of not needing to tolerate any driver/inspection mistakes and I gave them an opening.
     
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    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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  5. tommymonza

    tommymonza Road Train Member

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    So whats your point ?

    At what point was there a person hit ?
     
  6. p608

    p608 Road Train Member

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    The point is he's drove unsafe, had an accident, and brushes it off because the cows need to be milked
     
  7. TokyoJoe

    TokyoJoe Road Train Member

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    Yet it happened on private property and the company said forget about it.

    Still, for some illogical reason you have a problem with it. Weird.
     
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  8. terryt

    terryt Heavy Load Member

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    Almost all left turns in and around Detroit MI are called Michigan U turn to make a left. Guess they can't go to Detroit.
     
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  9. p608

    p608 Road Train Member

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    So if the guy at the grocery store works a 18 shift and backs into your car, it's ok because it happened on private property?
     
  10. MericanMade

    MericanMade Heavy Load Member

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    My dad was an Alabama State Trooper for 25 years. He said the unwritten rule was to allow up to 7 mph over the speed limit because there were so many drivers going 10-20 mph over. 7-10 over depended on whether or not the trooper was eating a donut or something.

    Seems this rule of thumb is universal, save for small town speed traps.
     
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  11. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    IF you choose to demagogue my comment there is not much I can do to change your mind and I will not attempt to do so. I was clear about the intent and even took the time to edit that comment to reflect my ACTUAL intent. The keyword in my comment was the word "inappropriate" I used that word as an adjective! OR do you have comprehension problems?

    1. inappropriate - not suitable for a particular occasion etc; "noise seems inappropriate at a time of sadness"; "inappropriate shoes for a walk on the beach"; "put inappropriate pressure on them"
    malapropos - of an inappropriate or incorrectly applied nature
    improper - not suitable or right or appropriate; "slightly improper to dine alone with a married man"; "improper medication"; "improper attire for the golf course"
    appropriate - suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc; "a book not appropriate for children"; "a funeral conducted the appropriate solemnity"; "it seems that an apology is appropriate"
     
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