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Problems with drivers in the past week

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by pavel94, Dec 23, 2011.

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  1. Dec 23, 2011 #1
    pavel94

    pavel94 Light Load Member

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    Hi guys,

    Ive had a bad week with my drivers and need some input on this, I left home last night, I met with one of my new drivers at the yard I went inside to get his check from the office and put the cash bonus in the envolope, and gave it to him and I lest with my truck. The guy had to finish off his load today by 11:00am and we had off until Tuesday. But this morning I get a call from the broker asking where the load is, I said driver should be at the delivery but wait one sec I'll call him... I call and get no pick up. I call the yard and ask if his truck is still there and was told it is. I called a different driver to finish off the load but I still have no heard from the drive who was in the truck. He has worked for me for 3 weeks and I have not had one problem with him but not I can't get in touch with him the whole day. The load was late and the broker cut the rate, and that's understandable but I still owe the drive pay for 4200miles. I don't know what's going on. Sorry if something doesn't have sense I'm writing this from my phone.
     
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  3. Dec 23, 2011 #2
    Cummins_444

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    I would say you will hear from him when the money runs out. He got a pay check and bonus with a four day weekend. Probably boozed it pretty hard last night.
     
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  4. Dec 23, 2011 #3
    blackw900

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    Another Moron, Loser, Worthless piece of #### truck driver.....It's sad what passes for a driver these days!
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2011 #4
    pavel94

    pavel94 Light Load Member

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    Well that's what I'm thinking but, why didn't he just tell me, because Now the broker isn't too happy and he took off $150 of the base pay. This guy ran hard no problems for three weeks and now this, it doesn't make me too happy, what should I do?
     
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  7. Dec 23, 2011 #5
    SMBdriver

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    Let me get this straight, did he abandon that load? If so, I'd fire him.
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2011 #6
    Stoney

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    Can you also deduct the $150 from his pay?


    Conservative to the Bone.
     
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  9. Dec 23, 2011 #7
    pavel94

    pavel94 Light Load Member

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    Yes, he left the load in the yard last night and didn't pick it up today at all! So give him the two weeks notice? Or give him one more chance?
     
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  10. Dec 23, 2011 #8
    SMBdriver

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    Mister, I don't know if you've had employees before, but if you don't nip this in the bud you'll have more trouble than you can shake a stick at.

    If it was me, I'd have his last check, yes, the $150 deducted as it's a direct result of his failure to deliver, and give him the big boot Tuesday morning first thing. No 2 weeks, that's for someone quitting to give to you...

    If he'd do this after 3 weeks on the job, he's got no respect for your company, so no 2nd chance either IMHO.
     
    SMBdriver, Dec 23, 2011
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  11. Dec 23, 2011 #9
    blackw900

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    I'd can him IMMEDIATELY! Give a piece of #### like that 2 weeks notice and he'll cost you a ton of money!
     
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  12. Dec 23, 2011 #10
    MrEd

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    I would wait and see if he gives you an excuse or a reason. And there is a difference. If it is a reason, give him another chance. If it is an excuse, send him packing.
     
    MrEd, Dec 23, 2011
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