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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 1134140" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>Holy <img src="http://*" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://*" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://*" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /><img src="http://*" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />!!!!</p><p></p><p>Didn't you call your manager to get them to come out to you with a spare set of keys before you thought about cutting a hole in the roof? <em>I'm still laughing...</em> </p><p></p><p>Most 700s have a spare set of keys on the ledge just above the inside of the driver's door (they're not visible while standing in the cab, you have to 'fish' for them with your fingers in the narrow trough above the driver's door). Did you look there?</p><p></p><p>How in the hell did you climb onto the roof of your 700 and cut a hole. I'm thinking that Express is crapping apples since it shows just how insecure their vehicles are - fiberglass roofs on the 700 and 900s. </p><p></p><p>I can see where they suspended you. You did it before and were given a 'pass" (<em>this is going to be your 'out' from any potential termination</em>). </p><p></p><p>I'm not going to second guess you (I locked the keys behind the bulkhead ONCE - that was enough to learn my lesson), but were you told that you had to take any measure to make service, including damaging your truck?</p><p></p><p>Hell, if I was in that situation, I would be thinking that Express could make some sort of commercial out of it (We'll do ANYTHING at Express to get your package delivered to you). It would make for a funny commercial.</p><p></p><p>In all seriousness, I don't think you are looking at a termination (if they do try, you do have grounds to litigate them - it happened before and they did nothing of significance to you, they can't turn around and fire your for a second happenstance). </p><p></p><p>I can see a Warning Letter with no unpaid time - you did damage company property due to your neglect to maintain control of the keys to your vehicle. However, the damage WASN'T vandalism, merely done in order to correct for a lapse in foresight on your part. </p><p></p><p>No need to get an attorney (won't be of any good in this case). This is one of those times where it is best to "'Fess up to Jesus", beg for forgiveness and let the chips fall. In your written statement, make sure you EMPHASIZE your line of thought was TO MAKE SERVICE in your action.</p><p></p><p>Things to focus on:</p><p></p><p>Did you call or text your dispatcher or manager regarding the situation BEFORE you cut into your truck? If you did so, this is your 'Get out of jail free' card. If you didn't....</p><p></p><p>Did you feel you were under any undue pressure to make service? Did this pressure contribute to your ACCIDENTALLY leaving the keys to your vehicle behind the bulkhead door when you closed it <em>(I made it a point to NEVER take my keys behind the bulkhead door, NEVER they were left in the lock when I was in the cargo area or on my 'pinky' when I was out of the truck</em>). </p><p></p><p>Was your powerpad functioning correctly (able to communicate with dispatch). If NOT, this is another get out of jail free card. </p><p></p><p>Were you in a location where you couldn't go to a phone and call the toll free number to your dispatcher informing them of the situation?</p><p></p><p>You need to think about all the alternatives, BEFORE you make a written statement in which you state you had no choice other than cutting into the roof of your vehicle). If you want guidance, PM me and I can help you write a statement. You need to start writing that statement NOW, so that you aren't left in a position of leaving out anything which may benefit you. </p><p></p><p>Some here may want you to not say anything... with a hole in the roof of your truck big enough to crawl through being present, pretty hard to deny it didn't happen. PM me if you have any questions. </p><p></p><p>I don't think they'll try to terminate your employment, you are looking at a Warning Letter in my opinion. Whether or not you get suspended without pay is going to depend on your written statement.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 1134140, member: 22880"] Holy [IMG]*[/IMG][IMG]*[/IMG][IMG]*[/IMG][IMG]*[/IMG]!!!! Didn't you call your manager to get them to come out to you with a spare set of keys before you thought about cutting a hole in the roof? [I]I'm still laughing...[/I] Most 700s have a spare set of keys on the ledge just above the inside of the driver's door (they're not visible while standing in the cab, you have to 'fish' for them with your fingers in the narrow trough above the driver's door). Did you look there? How in the hell did you climb onto the roof of your 700 and cut a hole. I'm thinking that Express is crapping apples since it shows just how insecure their vehicles are - fiberglass roofs on the 700 and 900s. I can see where they suspended you. You did it before and were given a 'pass" ([I]this is going to be your 'out' from any potential termination[/I]). I'm not going to second guess you (I locked the keys behind the bulkhead ONCE - that was enough to learn my lesson), but were you told that you had to take any measure to make service, including damaging your truck? Hell, if I was in that situation, I would be thinking that Express could make some sort of commercial out of it (We'll do ANYTHING at Express to get your package delivered to you). It would make for a funny commercial. In all seriousness, I don't think you are looking at a termination (if they do try, you do have grounds to litigate them - it happened before and they did nothing of significance to you, they can't turn around and fire your for a second happenstance). I can see a Warning Letter with no unpaid time - you did damage company property due to your neglect to maintain control of the keys to your vehicle. However, the damage WASN'T vandalism, merely done in order to correct for a lapse in foresight on your part. No need to get an attorney (won't be of any good in this case). This is one of those times where it is best to "'Fess up to Jesus", beg for forgiveness and let the chips fall. In your written statement, make sure you EMPHASIZE your line of thought was TO MAKE SERVICE in your action. Things to focus on: Did you call or text your dispatcher or manager regarding the situation BEFORE you cut into your truck? If you did so, this is your 'Get out of jail free' card. If you didn't.... Did you feel you were under any undue pressure to make service? Did this pressure contribute to your ACCIDENTALLY leaving the keys to your vehicle behind the bulkhead door when you closed it [I](I made it a point to NEVER take my keys behind the bulkhead door, NEVER they were left in the lock when I was in the cargo area or on my 'pinky' when I was out of the truck[/I]). Was your powerpad functioning correctly (able to communicate with dispatch). If NOT, this is another get out of jail free card. Were you in a location where you couldn't go to a phone and call the toll free number to your dispatcher informing them of the situation? You need to think about all the alternatives, BEFORE you make a written statement in which you state you had no choice other than cutting into the roof of your vehicle). If you want guidance, PM me and I can help you write a statement. You need to start writing that statement NOW, so that you aren't left in a position of leaving out anything which may benefit you. Some here may want you to not say anything... with a hole in the roof of your truck big enough to crawl through being present, pretty hard to deny it didn't happen. PM me if you have any questions. I don't think they'll try to terminate your employment, you are looking at a Warning Letter in my opinion. Whether or not you get suspended without pay is going to depend on your written statement. [/QUOTE]
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