Two week notice?

That sandwich isn't gunna make itself.

 

Every trucking job I have had, when I've left that company I have always given two weeks notice. I even gave two weeks notice to Schneider when I worked for them without issue.

I think unless your company has a track record of trying to screw people who are quitting the only appropriate thing to do is give a two week notice. Why burn bridges ( or in truckings case, hit bridges) if you don't have too? I've never quit a job in my life with out giving one. And because of that, I have always been welcomed back if I choose/needed too

 

It's always preferable to give notice, but not always possible depending on the situation. Sometimes you give notice and they make your life miserable for those final 2 weeks. Sometimes you miss out on the new job because you couldn't start fast enough for them. Do what's right for you and don't worry about burning bridges. Driving jobs aren't difficult to find.

 

Be aware some companies may hold back your release of info if they are vindictive and or short of drivers. I had that happen to a woman who was at orientation back in January with me. She used to work for Swift (her 1st mistake Lol) and she gave them 2 weeks notice and worked up until her 2 weeks were up and did everything proper. Ie. Cleaned out and turned her truck and all paperwork in etc. She then came to orientation at sat for the 3 days only to find out at the end of day 3 when it was time for her to get her assigned truck that Swift had not released her employment info/drivers history etc. Meanwhile the entire 3 days she was at orientation her Dispatcher/Load Planner was calling her nonstop wanting to know when she was coming back to work at Swift. Swift knew upfront that she was leaving and she did the right thing by giving notice and following proper procedure only for them to screw her over when the time came to part ways. Very shady and inconsiderate of Swift to do that as it cost her time and money (lost income) which I know put her in bind financially as she was a single mother. Point of the story is do your research and always have a Plan A, B and C to cover your ###. Stay away from the mega carriers if you ask me. I have always had much better luck and made more money as well working for smaller outfits before I went out and got my own truck and authority.

 

Ive always given a 2 week notice save 1 company. I personally would appreciate it if I was a business owner and I like to leave on good terms, in the event I have to go back. Which has happened.

Get a hard date as stated earlier and leave yourself enough time to make it. Normally the gaining company understands these things.

 

Not to disrespect your thinking process, but why are you and in general why do drivers always make rash choices like this Like it's being suggested inquire about your concerns. . You may be surprised what might change.

 

This is the real world. Those formalities died in the 1980's, or something. If you give a 2 week notice, they're going to cut you loose immediately and deny your unemployment under the presumption that they have "accepted your resignation." Even if they love you, they're going to fire you immediately. Tell them it's nothing personal, but you understand that as business people, they'd never give someone 2 weeks notice if they were going to fire them. A company has no qualms about sending you straight into eviction, even if you faithfully served them for 40 years. Seriously

 

Ok, so you have decided it’s time to move on. You have tried and worked to make the situation better. Good deal.Now you have to take the next step. Get a plan in order.
Type up a simple letter of notice of intent to resign. Put you dates in and sign it, then personally deliver it to the correct person. One of two things will happen, they will let you go right then, or they will have you work your notice.
This is the time to make sure that it is understood that it is a specific time. Also a good time to cover what you need to do to end the employment, turn in truck and what else with in reason