Truck Driving Jobs

BamaMom · #1 10-08-2006, 01:14 AM

I would like to thank everyone to took the time to not only read my post but to take your time to reply. I did call the company [and my trainer] before I was expected to be 'on the road'. I was allowed to state my case and they were all polite. I did use the advise I received here, I told them this job is just not a good fit at this time. I did not bad mouth my trainer or the company. Now, I guess I get to see as I search for another job if my DAC remains clean or not.

Again, Thanks to each & ever one of you,
bamamom

My very first trucking job is done for me. Following 17 days otr with a trainer who was run like a robot did it for me, well, that & no shower for 4 days in a row, etc., etc.
I do not wish to ruin my entire future I just want to know the proper way to inform my company that when when that truck rolls Tuesday morning I will not be in it. As the training period [per the manual anyway] runs six to eight weeks and I have simply had enough.
I don't have anything bad to say about my trainer or the company. I refuse to live with the schedule they keep. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Malaki86 · #2 10-08-2006, 01:32 AM

Welcome to the world of OTR driving...

Just call your dispatch or training coordinator and tell them.

Hate to tell you though, what you've went through in the past 17 days is pretty much the norm.

JBenson2 · #3 10-08-2006, 01:34 AM

I would take the high road and eat humble pie. You do not want to burn any bridges, so be polite. Do not drag the trainer or the company's schedule into the discussion. And you do not want to tie up any more of the company's assets. Be honest and admit that the job is not what you expected.

I am curious however. Did you NOT realize the demanding nature of truck driving? The pros and the cons are clearly evident throughout this forum and many others.

Uturn2001 · #4 10-08-2006, 01:48 AM

Just call your dispatcher or the training manager and tell them you are quitting. If asked why then tell them that the realities of trucking are not for you at this time.

Also if your trainer is to pick you up I would call this person and let them know not to in case dispatch messes up and does not pass the word.

rebajosh · #5 10-08-2006, 01:52 AM

Agree about being polite and professional. Just tell them the business was not for you.
You mentioned not wanting to ruin your entire future. If you meant you want to stay in trucking than I would suggest sucking it up and going back out and getting through training. Training sucks. Bigtime. No matter what company/trainer you have. I had a good trainer when I started and it was still hell by the end of 6 weeks.

larryh31 · #6 10-08-2006, 02:08 AM

Being on a truck with a trainer can really suck. If you can stick it out for a few more weeks you will have your own truck and be able to control your schedule better as far as showers, eating and sleeping etc. goes.

Big John · #7 10-08-2006, 02:49 AM

If you like to stay with the company, call the training cooridnater (if their is one) and ask to be assigned a new trainer and voice your issues but be honest and polite (no attitude) if that does not work I would have another job in place before I jump ship. Just my 2 cents. Good Luck driver.

BanditsCousin · #8 10-08-2006, 03:43 AM

I agree with the above. Let them know you don't like the job, or rather the schedule and maybe inquire if they have a dedicated run they could eventually put you in.

dollarshort · #9 10-08-2006, 01:16 PM

Just quit. Don't worry about it. Don't take crap from anyone in this business. Don't worry about your future, it won't be damaged. There are a hundred other cookie cutter companies out there that will hire you tomorrow. I have had 6 jobs in the past 2 1/2 years and I can go anywhere tomorrow and be accepted anywhere! No, my record is nothing to be proud of, but as desperate as these companies are don't let anyone scare you into thinking you will be black-balled. Just keep a good safety record and you will be just fine.

marcel27208 · #10 10-08-2006, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dollarshort

Just quit. Don't worry about it. Don't take crap from anyone in this business. Don't worry about your future, it won't be damaged. There are a hundred other cookie cutter companies out there that will hire you tomorrow. I have had 6 jobs in the past 2 1/2 years and I can go anywhere tomorrow and be accepted anywhere! No, my record is nothing to be proud of, but as desperate as these companies are don't let anyone scare you into thinking you will be black-balled. Just keep a good safety record and you will be just fine.

No offense...but this is the reason why ALOT of companies treat drivers like "a dime a dozen"