How Should I Resign?

Hi all, I currently work for the orange pumpkin. My 1 year anniversary is coming soon, and I really would like to leave this company to find something local (but not before going on a vacation first).

I live in and work in Illinois on a dedicated account. My truck's parking location is at one of the company's drop yards, not OCs. Would any issues arise if I quit without notice during my home time while my truck is parked at the drop lot? How should I go about quitting?

Side note: I had a minor accident many months back. I tried working with my DBL to get the damages fixed, but they never routed me to an OC. They mentioned doing it for my annual PM, but I'd have to pay for an Uber or find some other way to the drop lot to pick up my personal vehicle. I told them no way. Again, I really want to leave the company but I also want to cover my applejacks lol

Alex I don’t recommend your plan. As with any job it is customary to give notice, 2 weeks is the norm. No perspective employer will ever fault you in that. I have always felt I’ll give the employer the courtousy of 2 weeks notice, but if they prefer I leave sooner I’m good with that.

I would sure have another job lined up before I quit one. The industry is in turmoil all over the place. Secure what you want, then give notice is my advise.

Be professional and give 2 weeks notice. And take the truck to wherever they tell you. They could give you an abandonment if you leave it at a drop yard.

Do you have any idea how many people we have come on here where they burned a bridge then had issues at future companies? Then their DAC looked bad for the first company and had accidents or whatever at the seocnd.

Dont burn a bridge. Give 2 weeks and be professional.

Do company's give you a 2 week notice when they terminate you?

If you want to make sure you get all the money that is owed to you take it to an OC or where ever they say. Clean it and take pictures. Return keys, tablet and whatever company property you have.

Best case with leaving it at your home drop yard is they'll take all the costs they incurred recovering that truck out of any monies owed to you. Worst case is they'll also hit you with an abandonment.

I would do the 2 minute notice. All they care about is getting their truck back to a location they want. Unless you have a good fleet manager and trust they wont make your 2 weeks miserable if you give notice.

I would take your 80 hours of pto. Come back for a week and quit on your last work day of the week. I would wait until you complete your first week back before giving your 2 week notice if you go that route, You should check your state laws but my buddy who also works for the pumpkin lost a bunch of PTO they didnt pay out.

I recently had a similar experience. I was also concerned about potentially loosing my PTO, it was two weeks worth.

I made sure I had the next position lined up and explained to the new employer my situation. I did the interviews, paperwork and processing but asked the new employer to wait on verification until I recieved my PTO payouts.

I called my DM and had her route me to the terminal , explaining that I was going to take my PTO off for personal reasons. She made me clean out my truck, which actually served me very well. She did so with malice, as it's never been enforced at my terminal. I could have raised a ruckus about it, but it didn't benefit anyone to do so. Sometimes the best thing is to let petty people think they have won. She will have to deal with her terminal manager asking her why one of her best drivers just left.

I got my PTO paid, the new employer asked for verification, my terminal manager and I discussed it, I explained I was pursuing other opportunities, nothing was finalized and I would let her know. She appreciated my honesty. It was a difficult conversation, I really enjoyed working for her.

Once I passed orientation and was dispatched on my first load at the new company, I called her and let her know I was going pursue that opportunity. She thanked me and said I was welcome back anytime.

The key points are to have another job lined up that is an upward move, not lateral. Make sure that the new job is secured and you and the employer are a good match.

Get your PTO, many corporations will try to keep it as punitive measures. Do so in a professional manner.

Bring the equipment to the terminal or specific place, clean it out and clean it up, be professional. Give as close to two weeks as possible.

1) Secure new job.

2)Take home time and clean out your truck.

3) Call dispatcher or whoever and ask where to turn in your truck and trailer. Do what they say.

4)Take pictures inside and out to document you turned it in clean.

5) Enjoy life and your new job.