How To Quit Swift If You Already Signed A Contract And With A Mentor Already?
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You don't like what...Swift, trucking, training....?
The contract is essentially set in stone. They provided a service that you agreed to pay for, or pay back via time/miles driving.
I highly recommend you read your contract. None of us know exactly what you signed and agreed to.
Look for a clause regarding termination of the contract. Generally you signed a contract and are bound by it.
There have been trucking companies sued over hiring drivers that violated another carrier’s contract by hiring a driver that defaulted on a signed contract.
Why do you say it's not for you?
Like if it's an issue with your trainer, I've heard that can be a resolved usually.
WOW ! Really? you went thru all you went thru, to get to this point, and in 2 weeks you're already wanting to throw in the towel and surrender?? pfffft.....
If it's your trainer, stick it out it's only a short time with him, it will go by real fast ! Or just ask for a new 1.
Besides, there is NO "getting out of it" you are now on the books and WILL repay the costs, 1 way or the other, PERIOD
Unfortunately a contract was signed. That usually means you must make good on your end of the contract. Otherwise you are required to reimburse Swift, unless there is a clause/clauses in the contract that allow you to back out of it in certain circumstances.
Your reasons for choosing to bow out of the contract are important to us. If being a driver is something you really want but you are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about whether you can learn the skills necessary to do the job, we can help you work through that. But you need to want it!
If you want to resign bc you've had a taste of the lifestyle and have realized it's not really what you expected or wanted then nobody is going to waste their time trying to convince you to stick it out. That would be like trying to convince someone who dislikes green vegetables to eat spinach.
Driving OTR is more of a lifestyle than a job. It's not for everyone.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
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.
Without more information, I can't speak on wether you are going through the "what the heck did I get myself into" phase of training, or that you truly know it's not for you.
In either case, I suggest you pull out your contract, and find the section regarding the time required to owe zero for training. This section would also lay out what the repercussions of leaving are.
It should also state if the amount owed is due in full, or if they will allow payment plans.
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I started with my mentor with swift 2 weeks ago and I've realized this isn't for me. What happens if I break my contract? Will I have to pay them back in full or make payments? Does doing that affect my license? How do I go about doing this?