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What is the best (least harmfull) way of quitting a driving job? One that won't leave you abandoned somewhere or with a big, red welt on your DAC (that's DAC) report? Should I send a certified letter? Have an attorney deliver it? Or just drive the truck through the wall at company HQ?
What are some of the graceful, creative ways this has been done by other forum members?
JP
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Well first off what company is it? Or what type of company is it Small, Medium, Large? How long have you been there? What is the reason for quitting? How far is the terminal from your home? Are you able to talk to your boss/DM face to face? All that info would be appreciated and help give you a better answer.
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Did you sign an employment agreement/ company policy paperwork when you were hired, as part of your orientation? In that paperwork you will find the necessary requirements the company policies spell out for termination, either by the carrier or the employee. Ordinarily, you notify the company in writing (get every thing in writing), make arrangement to return the equipment to the designated yard the carrier states when you notify them of your leaving their employment. Upon turning in the equipment, make sure all the necessary paperwork and accessories, other than the truck and trailer, are signed off on, especially the truck and trailer AFTER it has been inspected by an authorized carrier representative. Keep a copy of your written termination letter and who you notified, date and time. Get everything in writing. Not knowing your particular situation, the advice given is in generalities but the most common way to cover yourself as much as possible. Even so, should your DAC report, which you should request a copy of within a 3 month period of leaving, show a report by this carrier in opposition to what you experienced upon leaving, your paperwork will go a long way in your rebuttal.

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Quit in the same manner you likely HOUNDED them for the job , or at the least in the way you would want someone to quit if it was your company.
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Rose has offered the only way to leave in grace. Just give at least two weeks notice and no one will hold a grudge that might reflect on your DAC.Quote=Monty..Thanks Rev.you da man!

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Or just drive the truck through the wall at company HQ?
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I like that idea.
Have anymore ideas?

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I agree with Big, break them off a 2 week notice of your departure to "greener pastures". Make sure you take pictures of truck and other items. Just in case, they may come back and accuse you of damage of equipment and etc. Happy job hunting.Ivey EnviroTech Services
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I agree with the two week notice, except -- get ready for a terrible two weeks.
When you give notice, you become the dumping ground for the loads no one likes, and/or very few miles if freight is light.
Why give you any consideration? You're leaving anyway.
They're better off giving the deal-breaker stuff to you, than someone who hasn't decided to quit yet.
Not nice, but it's business. You'd do the same in their shoes.
If you quit without notice, many of the larger companies will NOT put anything on your DAC,
or tag you "won't rehire", IF:
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You quit at a terminal where they want the truck turned in anyway.
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You're not under a load.
You're not assigned a load.
You're not available for a load.
In other words -- you've caused them NO inconvenience, left no loads hanging, or forced them to scramble to deliver what you brought in.
Wait till you know you'll be empty near a terminal.
Tell them you don't want to be assigned a load right away and want to return to the terminal - you're "sick", whatever.
When you get there and have arranged your own transportation out, THEN tell them you need an immediate leave of absence, or need to resign.
A month's leave of absence (personal reasons) is a good way to let them down slowly at first, and it may insure you get your full paycheck. Resign later by phone. They've already put someone else in your truck anyway.
I did this six times at Werner whenever I felt like some extended time off except I kept going back.
If I'd given two weeks, it probably would have taken them three+ weeks to get me back with the crappiest stuff they had.
The most important thing is not forcing them to retrieve the truck (and trailer or load). You're responsible for some expensive equipment. Get it back to where they want it - usually a location where they assign trucks to incoming drivers - whether you give notice or not. Abandoning THEIR truck at any other location is DAC reportable, and any decent carrier will think twice before hiring someone who did that - regardless of youR story or justification, the horrible things they did to you.......yadayada......it doesn't matter.
Keep your cool and resign CAREFULLY. It may be a tough few days/weeks, but resist the temptation to react emotionally with anger or revenge. You WILL regret it later when you've calmed down and see things from a future employer's point of view. They tend to side with the company who's equipment you abandoned.
Suck it up and avoid shooting yourself in the foot.
The best revenge is to resign responsibly like the kind of guy/gal they might wish they'd worked harder to keep.
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Your employee handbook will have the companies guidelines for termination. Follow them. I do like Shuffler's method too, it would prevent a really painful 2 weeks. If yo go that route, be sure to photo your truck after you have cleaned it out.
Tom B