Giving Back My Truck
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I need some advice please!!!
I have two apps in wth Navajoe express and bison global logistics. Navajoe wants me now on the spot. Bison is reviewing my references and should get back to me today.
Now my quandary.....I'm in Dallas tx having delivered a HON furniture load here in Irving and the truck is at the dealer getting serviced, another long story bout F@@rs in Wisconsin at a TA that would rather lie than do their jobs, what the heck should I do with this truck and trailer?
I don't want a truck abandonment hit on my dac report but I know if I tell my FM bout jumping ship....ill sit or I don't know can I have some advice please....???
Fm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
I need some advice please!!!
I have two apps in wth Navajoe express and bison global logistics. Navajoe wants me now on the spot. Bison is reviewing my references and should get back to me today.
Now my quandary.....I'm in Dallas tx having delivered a HON furniture load here in Irving and the truck is at the dealer getting serviced, another long story bout F@@rs in Wisconsin at a TA that would rather lie than do their jobs, what the heck should I do with this truck and trailer?
I don't want a truck abandonment hit on my dac report but I know if I tell my FM bout jumping ship....ill sit or I don't know can I have some advice please....???
If I were you I would call Navajo Express, conditionally accept their offer (if that's who you want to work for) and sincerely explain to them the quandary you are currently faced with. Offer a commitment to start within a 2 week timeframe. Considering the current shortage of drivers (especially experienced) they might be willing to compromise. If in fact they still insist on an immediate start, this could be a preview of what it would be like to work for them.
Fm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
I just read my post I asked for advise but not on what.
Ok I wanted some advice on wether or not leaving the truck at the dealership and scooting onto bison and gettin on the road with them would constitute a truck abandonment claim by Jacobson
Any feed back would be much appreciated thank you
I just read my post I asked for advise but not on what.
Ok I wanted some advice on wether or not leaving the truck at the dealership and scooting onto bison and gettin on the road with them would constitute a truck abandonment claim by Jacobson
Any feed back would be much appreciated thank you
My suggestion hasn't changed except your discussion is now with Bison instead of Navajo. The HR personnel of most trucking companies understand that you will usually have to give some notice to your current employer before starting a new job.
And yes, unless I am missing something, I think it would be considered abandonment and likely posted to your DAC report. If you have one, check the driver handbook that Jacobson issued to you to see what constitutes abandonment.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
I just read my post I asked for advise but not on what.
Ok I wanted some advice on wether or not leaving the truck at the dealership and scooting onto bison and gettin on the road with them would constitute a truck abandonment claim by Jacobson
Any feed back would be much appreciated thank you
My suggestion hasn't changed except your discussion is now with Bison instead of Navajo. The HR personnel of most trucking companies understand that you will usually have to give some notice to your current employer before starting a new job.
And yes, unless I am missing something, I think it would be considered abandonment and likely posted to your DAC report. If you have one, check the driver handbook that Jacobson issued to you to see what constitutes abandonment.
Thnx forgot bout that booklet And yes I was speaking to Navajoe and Bison. But Navajoe wants me to fly out to Denver asap but did understand bout needing some time to get my current truck back to its owners/leasor
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
Thnx forgot bout that booklet And yes I was speaking to Navajoe and Bison. But Navajoe wants me to fly out to Denver asap but did understand about needing some time to get my current truck back to its owners/leasor
Sounds like the situation worked itself out. Best of luck.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
I wanted some advice on whether or not leaving the truck at the dealership and scooting onto bison...would constitute a truck abandonment claim by Jacobson
It certainly would be abandonment and you absolutely, positively should not do that. These companies that are willing to hire you are not going to suddenly say, "You had your chance. Too late. We don't want you anymore." That's ridiculous. Remember, recruiters are essentially salespeople and their job is to sell you on working for their company. One of the most important principles for salespeople is to close the deal as quickly as possible. While you're interested in making the move they want to convince you to do it quickly. But there is no time limit to get there and begin working. You'll be there when you get there. But first you have to let your current company know you're going to quit and that you want to be routed back to the terminal to turn in your truck. They're not going to freak out or do anything nuts. They'll route you back, you turn in the truck, sign the proper paperwork, and then move on.
In fact I always took pictures of the truck, both inside and out, sitting in front of the terminal when I turned it in. That way they couldn't accuse me of abandoning it or doing any damage to it. And of course make sure you get a signed copy of the paperwork from the company when you turn in the truck confirming that you did so and that it was undamaged.
You have to protect yourself in this industry and it pays to do things the right way. Have patience. At some point you'll probably be wanting to leave your next company as quickly as you're wanting to leave your current one.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Thank u Brett your advice is always appreciated.
The age of the trailer has nothing to do with it. We have some that are 30 years old and even one that was hit by a train. Nice u shape that is weird when pulling but it runs straight behind you, axle to axle... LOL meaning it does not off track.
Our boss does not like to do maintenance either but I have discovered that if I write it up on the DVIR then it seems to get fixed. That is what it took for the windshields to get replaced and the fuel tank leak to get fixed. Once that paperwork is turned in then a mechanic has to sign off that it has been fixed and our mechanics will not do it unless they actually fix it.
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Ok so I have been having equipment issues with Jacobson transport/ XPO LOGISTICS, ten year old unmantained trailers that even on their best day wouldn't pass a dot level one.
I been here 2 months now and since October 1st every scale I drive pass I get red dotted on my pre pass and I have too go into the weight station. Now since I got stopped in Utah for a level one and the 2016 Mack tractor was not passed due to an air leak in my leveling valve while I was pulling a 2016 dry Van 53" that was pointed for having a loose DOT bumper bolt I'm like freakin out!!!!
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.