thoughts? Was this about safety? Or did the driver get singled out?

@kg_4125

18 күн бұрын

Discrimination is what it is. Show me where you can not have locks as a truck driver. Sad

@TheGoatReo

18 күн бұрын

I called them before I applied because I had already heard it was a “secret” issue. The lady told me it was a liability/safety issue for them. So I didn’t apply with them. I knew not was B.S. or else every flatbed company would require the same thing. I even asked if I kept it done and styled in a way that was not hanging loose she said “it didn’t matter” 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️ I felt better for not working for them with that logic

@BaxterBlue

18 күн бұрын

It's hard for me to comment when we are only getting one side of the story.

@franklackie2469

18 күн бұрын

No. The company probably wants their drivers looking respectful I totally agree

@TheGoatReo

18 күн бұрын

@@BaxterBlue call then and ask the rep if they have a hair policy

I previously worked for TMC and am also black. They have strict grooming policies and these policies are explained in detail during orientation. There were some in our orientation class with dreads who departed the company because they were not willing to adhere to TMC grooming standards . You weren't fired because of your race, you were fired because you refused to adhere to the policy.

@jamesranes3703

18 күн бұрын

Even UPS had variances for grooming/appearance when it was required.

@makeitpay8241

18 күн бұрын

@@jamesranes3703 this was not UPS

@BaxterBlue

18 күн бұрын

@jamesranes3703 I drove for UPS for 12 years. They don't enforce anything except for the brown.

@bernarddembowski3946

18 күн бұрын

I bet there's maggots or lice in dred locks

@jboardman1976

18 күн бұрын

I thought there was a discrimination law against firing a black man over his hairstyle

I’m a white male and been trucking 31 years. I looked into TMC years ago and they told me they run the company like the military. Clean cut facial hair and military style haircuts. They told me if I had long hair it would have to be concealed completely, or I’d be fired. Since I’m a Veteran and was already tired of military regulations I chose other employment opportunities. He should’ve been aware and signed these policies during orientation. It is a company’s right to set their appearance standards. It’s our right to work somewhere else. However, if there are other employees with the same visible appearance, but different ethnicity, that’s a huge problem. They should also be terminated immediately.

@RoadWalker328

18 күн бұрын

Look at the Crown Law

@foltzenlogel

18 күн бұрын

​@@RoadWalker328- Crown Law has no standing here since the State of Iowa doesn't have the law.

@michaelsorrentino-yp7nb

18 күн бұрын

THE MARINE CORP That is the name of TMC period !

@Lee-tt2yb

18 күн бұрын

And if a white person went in with dreadlocks, they'd be told to buzz it also. This is not about race; it is an appearance standard.

@user-ph2fk8ij2u

18 күн бұрын

I'm going to tell you the TRUTH 💯 The BIBLE 🎚️ SAY'S a "MAN shouldn't have long hair PERIOD.......

I worked for the Schneider National bulk division. They have a no beard policy. When you yell racism over grooming policies, it makes you look like an idiot.

@williamreyes6094

17 күн бұрын

True, but the beard policy is tied to your respirator and how it seats on your face. Hair has no bearing on how your hardhat is going to safely work for you. The hair issue is just nit picking imho.

@ibnsabeel9466

16 күн бұрын

No beards for bulk division because they want to make sure the gas mask seals properly on a driver’s face.

@mikelittle8546

15 күн бұрын

What if like he stated when you weren’t listening, others get to keep their jobs and pin up their hair. Now I’m not a fan of dreads, but I understand. Stop being that guy and catch up

@TonyTony-vb5pu

15 күн бұрын

I don't know if it was racism or not, but what seems inconceivable is why would they even let him clock in if he didn't cut first. Everyone is so all over the place these day's.

TMC is one of the last companies who actually care about their professional image. Worked for them about 15 years ago and even though I thought they were strict they definitely are professional. And I must admit that I enjoyed working for them. One of the last companies left who require professional drivers. No flip flops long hair pajama pants etc

@DCigar

14 күн бұрын

They’ll fire you for walking on the grass but won’t maintain their equipment/engines. Typical mega BS on steroids.

Not everything is rrrrrracist. His lawyer thinks that he has a case. He doesn't. TMC is well known for thier policies.

@WorldTravelA320

17 күн бұрын

Exactly that's why TMC has ALWAYS stood for Truckers Marine Corps

@Rory235

17 күн бұрын

@@WorldTravelA320 I am a retired trucker and in my opinion all trucking companies should be this way! When I started in the 80's trucker most were very clean cut. Not today!!! Trucking has gown down the rabbit hole! It is something when a company has put out dress and grooming codes when everybody should know how to dress and groom for the job!

@jdavis6053

13 күн бұрын

I would think he’d have a case if he was hired on while still having long hair. Then that would be discrimination. Policies are meant to be enforced day 1 but if they are not and he was let in WITH long hair..that’s a big fact that might win him the case.

I am so tired of people automatically claiming race about everything.

@LoneWolf-tz7pl

17 күн бұрын

When your people stop being racist they won't have to worry about it anymore

@Staywoke7909

17 күн бұрын

Everyone sees things through different lenses, shit you got people out here that would vote for a convicted felon as if that’s normal behavior!! Other side says the opposite probably because experience that you may not have experience, everyone in the world has a different perspective on life!!

@roadlion7195

16 күн бұрын

💯

@roadlion7195

16 күн бұрын

@@Staywoke7909tell me what the exact crime was please. Go ahead I’ll wait. Because no one can answer this question 🤔 I’ll tell take a felon any day over someone who hates And is destroying this country!

I don't Care what Culture you are in. This is a PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS 🚛 "ALL" Driver's should Drive like one... Act like one ... and Look like one.... PERIOD.......

@ravenravenfrommobileal

18 күн бұрын

Police officer got shot in the head shut up

@user-ph2fk8ij2u

18 күн бұрын

You Shut up

@user-ph2fk8ij2u

18 күн бұрын

I'm not taking about a COP. I'm talking about APPEARANCE

@gungriffen

14 күн бұрын

In the 1940s Profesional "Diesal Pilots" wore full suits to work. I'm assuming you're working every single day in freshly pressed slacks, shined shoes, black socks, ironed shirt, suit jacket, and tie. If you can't pass for an attorney then you need to find another career slob.

@user-ph2fk8ij2u

14 күн бұрын

Have a good day

How is TMC racist? They have alot of black men that work for that company. Everybody looking to get paid on the race issue, knowing its an easy one. This one sorry to say wont go thru.

When I started at UPS in 73 they told me You have the right to wear long hair. You do not have the right to work here. Things have changed now. Better? I do not know. The military told me long hair was too dangerous . Gas mask interference and health hazard in combat. All that went away when women joined up.🦇

@moonshinershonor202

17 күн бұрын

But do we want women with buzz cuts? 😅

@dustbat

17 күн бұрын

@@moonshinershonor202 Not me! However do they want drivers with long hair?🦇

@Its_Me_Joe_Joe

17 күн бұрын

Right!!..😂👍🏿

@michaelrocker9000

16 күн бұрын

@dustbat In 1984 while i was serving in the US Navy a couple of new rules came down. Prior to the new rules no one under E4 was allowed to sport facial hair. In all the services the Navy was the only one that allowed it. Well the hammer came down and boom no more beards. Those on Shore Duty hated that rule. Surface ships also hated it. I was in Submarines and our CO's were cool about it meaning once we were underway we didn't need to deal with shaving until returning to port. We were ok during port visits. The Navy was trying to say that it would interfere with wearing face masks. That wasn't true. We used to have fire drills a few times a month and no one had a problem. I alsp worked jobs where I had to wear a hard hat and my long hair was never a problem and neither was if for the other men and women I worked with..

@dustbat

16 күн бұрын

@@michaelrocker9000 That is a shock. That was a long standing tradition. They should say they just do not like the look. Did they go back on it? UPS let up on almost all their standards. Now some of our drivers look scary. I almost called the cops on one who looked so scary and sloppy I thought he stole the package car!🦇

Alex!!! When I started at TMC a "trainee" was fired for having long hair. The driver already had experience with a different company and quit because he wasn't going to get his long hair cut.

Work clothes work boots clean cut. You might have trouble filling seats, but drivers you get will be professional.

@ButtmanAtHeart

18 күн бұрын

I’ll bet thats the idea behind it. They want good drivers not s*** heads.

@1320pass

17 күн бұрын

Yes.

Buddy deserves better than 63 miles per hour anyway

@mumblesbadly7708

18 күн бұрын

Especially because the federal minimum wage for non-tip workers is $7.25 per hour!

@masterofalldark

18 күн бұрын

65

@wannabeangler

18 күн бұрын

😂 That's funny! Love it! Slow ass trucks always getting in the way.

@ROLLIN-DUB

17 күн бұрын

@@wannabeanglerlol, so you can see their name on the door😂😂😂

@blauer2551

17 күн бұрын

I heard they get monitored for fuel consumption so they run about 62mph for that reason.

They have had the no dreadlocks policy for years. I have heard about drivers showing up for orientation getting let go for dread locks at TMC. You can also get in trouble for walking on the grass at their terminal or having a dirty truck.

@AmandaMarkYoung

18 күн бұрын

Do they fire drivers for walking on the grass or having a dirty truck?

@rossstevens6165

18 күн бұрын

@@AmandaMarkYoung I don't remember, but the driver that explained it to me made it sound like boot camp. Anyone from TMC care to chime in?

@thejosh_roberts

18 күн бұрын

@@AmandaMarkYoung yes they do. My brother worked there for two years and told me about it several times. The joke is that TMC stands for The Marine Corps.

@BaxterBlue

18 күн бұрын

So here's the problem with this entire story. We are only getting one side of it. It's hard to make a comment with only ½ the story.

@rossstevens6165

18 күн бұрын

@@thejosh_roberts I remember it being described the truck being inspected for cleanliness when the service was due. It was so thorough, that they would look inside the air vents for dirt. Sounded like how weapons were inspected in the military. From the description, I would never consider working for them. And, I'm retired military.

If you don't like their policies, don't work for them.

As a former tmc driver it is wrote in the code of conduct about this which you sign during orientation so if this does make it to court nothing will come of it tmc has many "name" to its meaning but "The Marine Corp." Of the trucking community is what i would give them there rules in the code of conduct are strict

I CAN!T UNDERSTAND WHY THESE NEW DRIVERS HAVE SUCH A PROBLEM WITH LOOKING PRESENTABLE /THE WAY SOME OF THE NEW DRIVERS DRESS IS DISGUSTING/RACE IS NOT A ISSUE/SHORTS/FLIPFLOPS/UNSHAVEN/BO/ THEY HAVE TO UNDERSTAND YOU REPRESENT THE EMPLOYER WHEN YOU SHOW UP AT SHIPPER/RECEIVER

@EmojiBot

18 күн бұрын

Become a truck driver and you will understand. You white collar office rocket scientist. Sitting in the AC. Eating home cooked meals. Using your tiny brain trying to understand hard working deprived truck drivers.

@charlesrhinesmith4585

9 күн бұрын

@@EmojiBot Your rant about being a truck driver is still no excuse for bad grooming habits.

I am so tired of looking at drivers that look like idiots and want to push the issue. I owned a small fleet and I wanted my drivers to look well groomed because they represented my company. They love playing the race card but it just doesn’t work anymore. Just like flip flops, look professional or get into another line of work. You ever see dreadlocks on a airplane pilot, on a cruise ship captain.???

@vityarusso

17 күн бұрын

He just wants easy money. Time to sell drags with his hair style 😂

I'm impressed with their fleet. One of 5:52 the few companies that keep their appearance on the up and up!! Their tarping skills are very impressive!

@LoneWolf-tz7pl

17 күн бұрын

😂

@diamondsntatts9003

16 күн бұрын

I agree...the trucks all look nice and clean inside and out. Drivers are professional

Unpopular Opinion alert: Is it legal? Sure is. More importantly, when you're hired by TMC they make it abundantly clear what the dress code and grooming standards are. And if you weren't comfortable wtih them when they hired you, then Im not sure why youre surprised about them letting you go for violating those standards. So good luck playing the race card. And no, contrary to what the internet Lawyer/part time truckers tell you, you can't sue for it. Iowa is an "at will" state, but cheer up! I hear Prime is always hiring...

@1320pass

17 күн бұрын

Exactly.

@karimah8687

17 күн бұрын

They should have address this before he got started through orientation. They hired him knowing that he had dreadlocks.

@1320pass

17 күн бұрын

@@karimah8687 wrong. You're not hired until road tested at a company terminal and issued equipment.

@McClellan5172

17 күн бұрын

But if they hire you still under that pretense. It's on them now. They won't say it because of your wonder work performance. That's to easy. Now after being hired. Then paying for everything and they know you have long hair I wouldn't say shit

@christopherpaige406

17 күн бұрын

You're "hired" through a phone interview... Policies and procedures are given during orientation... He stated that he only shaved the sides... Supervisor said all or nothing... He refused and played the race/culture card... He was let go for not adhering to policies, that he had to agree to AND sign.

If you want your own rules, work for yourself.

@coach2208

17 күн бұрын

That's even worse these days, I know because I've was an independent for 41 years and just retired in 2023, there's no money to be made anymore because of all the Obama and Biden regulations.

@user-ph2fk8ij2u

16 күн бұрын

Well Said 💯

@Mississippi4Clemson

11 күн бұрын

Definitely wouldn’t work for you 😡 And I don’t even have long hair . I can just tell by your statement what type of an individual you are . From what I understand, The owner of that ridiculous company was once a Marine (as in former). his military character has no place out here . I hope he sees this 😡 I don’t do flatbeds, So I wouldn’t work for that chump anyway.

@williamrobinson6680

11 күн бұрын

Make up your minds already! You complain of NO regulations resulting in trucking wild wild west, open borders, thousands of scam CDL issuances, No speak English not enforced, on and on and on. Now belly aching claiming OVERREGULATION?!?! Which is it?!?! Can't make up your minds! Men aren't supposed to have periods. Lol!

@CHUCKSNORRIS

6 күн бұрын

Guess your daddy didn't chestfeed you enough.

Unfortunately the brim of the hardhat has to sit parallel to the ground . The slant you see in that picture is an indicator that the hat is not on correctly.

@TruckingByTheMile

18 күн бұрын

Well that’s debatable because it looks like his chin is down and not sitting up as if he’s looking ahead and up.

This isn't a civil rights issue whatsoever!! The appearance standards are plainly spelled out from day one of orientation. They want the drivers to look respectable and be able to fit the hard hat with chin strap on. I've been with TMC for over two years, and the appearance of drivers along with clean trucks is second only too safety!! There is more to this story that's missing for sure...

That's bad when a company has to give a grooming policy. So many don't care about personal hygiene or their appearance.

@Turbrewski

18 күн бұрын

Exactly! Finally someone with some sense.

@blauer2551

17 күн бұрын

Just like some drivers don’t care about their health either. I see some fat ass slobs that must be on the weekly renewal plan with their health cards. 5’7” and 400# waddling into the truck stop to get a soda and pork rinds.

@freaksdrivingschool3519

17 күн бұрын

If you have a company you want your workers to look a certain way, you want to give your clients a good luck. There are many people in this country who dont take pride in themselves. Its even worse for truck drivers. And every company has grooming policies, its nothing new.

@TheWandererOTR

17 күн бұрын

and that's fine, the problem comes in when the policies are discriminatory to the employees.

@franklackie2469

16 күн бұрын

@sierrajade63 yes your absolutely correct rather sad when someone has to remind you to clean up don't know if they are just lazy or stupid

I gotta say that back in mid 2000s when I noticed the TMC trucks they were kept very neat and tidy. Even their chains on the headache racks were OCD organized to look symetrical.

@1320pass

17 күн бұрын

That was me.

The company is paying this man & has standards

A love how so many people who have never worked there know so much about them. Spent 3 years there. Only quit because I wanted to be home more. Good company. Very safety oriented.

@TheWandererOTR

17 күн бұрын

Did you have dreds?

He knew that before applying to t.m.c. they state that in there application

@claudiablanco6518

18 күн бұрын

Long hair vs dreadlocks. For people of color, dreadlocks are a form of care for their coarser hair, which I don’t fully understand why white people try them since it is a bit harsh on their hair type. Loose long hair gets easily trapped on anything compare to those short hair locks, so it makes no sense why he was fired. It is a culture thing, hygienic, and for those, growing their hair takes forever so a bit of pride included. Definite discrimination if others had long loose hair.

@chrisstyle405

18 күн бұрын

@claudiablanco6518 I appreciate the reply. In 2014 fresh out of trucking school I had applied to t.m.c. and in fine print, It said no long hair or dreadlocks.and I had dreadlocks at that time down to my shoulder. So, I asked the recruiter at that time about that policy. He informed me that only for religious reasons that they will allow long hair or dreadlocks. I really wanted to drive for them because they still had the long hood peterbilts. I didn't cause no ruckus, I just decided that, unfortunately, I won't be able to work for them and applied somewhere else.

@bettiebarker1975

18 күн бұрын

Then why did they hire him with hair not being cut in first thing. Why one must read, mark out what they do not agree with and under signature, ucc 1-308 but read up on 5hat cuse you will end up in jail if you cant explain it to the judge...

@claudiablanco6518

18 күн бұрын

@@stevenkendrick5052 I am serious. If it were a woman of color targeted for the same reason these are the conditions why she wears her hair in dreadlocks. Again, makes no sense why white people do so, but to each their own. If I see a white male with long loose hair and a black male with short dreadlocks, discrimination is then classified when the black male is let go. Especially when loose hair can get stuck anywhere.

@claudiablanco6518

18 күн бұрын

@@stevenkendrick5052 the serious remedy to this dilemma was to fire the long hair males as well. In that case, discrimination would no longer serve.

No one is entittled to work anywhere, if a rule is a deal breaker for you, work somewhere else or put up with it until you can do better, life isn't a bed of roses.

Simple fix… get your own truck and authority then you can be your own boss. Fk these companies

@iamextremelywealthy2989

16 күн бұрын

Big Fax

@baldwincobb

16 күн бұрын

🎯

The same thing happened to another Driver 7-8 years ago during orientation and was also let go. I see TMC Drivers everyday when loading. I will keep a lookout to see if anyone else has long hair. I currently do not recall seeing any Drivers with long hair, but they do wear hard hats most of the time

Wish more companies would do this have you seen the slobs out there act and look like professional

@Highwayhustl3

18 күн бұрын

He looks and acts like a professional to me.

trust me they did you a favor, you have a cdl go somewhere else in work. some company are just not a good fit tomorrow its going to be some other issue

Ive been reading all these coments and I have one for you all. TMC owns the equipment ,has the customers accounts and so on , they pay the bills and pay checks. Since they have put this in their company policy , they can pick and choose who represents them on the road . Its kinda like whats going on with the rates right now .Everyone is complaining loads arnt paying . Yet people keep taking them by their own choice. This driver has a choice either fit in line to company standards or if he feels he doesnt want to adapt find another job , cause that place dosnt fit him. Nobody forced him to work there . All they said is if you want the job this is what our standards are . The employer has the right to fire anyone that doesnt conform to said company rules . You dont have to like it but it is what it is .

I applied at TMC. They told me I’d have to cut my hair before I started. I went tanker.

@dknowles60

18 күн бұрын

good choice. i did flat bed tanker drivers have it a lot better

@moneymakinglee

17 күн бұрын

@@dknowles60 I was forced into flatbed at prime. Did it for a year. Wasn’t feeling it.

@pavanwilliams5714

17 күн бұрын

@@moneymakinglee…Next time a company tries to “force” you into something…line up another place of employment and move on. I’ve seen companies do drivers so wrong that I try to help as much as possible. Good luck

Another driver not reading the employment policy and now try to use the race card argument……nothing new

Sue them they don’t pay sh$t anyway

@JJubbs1

18 күн бұрын

I was taking home $1600-$1800 per week when I was working for them. Always at 32-33%

@brianforgie7724

2 күн бұрын

Sue them for what? They have policies clearly spelled out in their orientation. You don't like it move on.

Yes it is dress code safety. My company my rules.

@franklackie2469

18 күн бұрын

Yes

@elmotesthall2656

18 күн бұрын

Your company would lose this lawsuit …especially if it gets to much attention

@ravenravenfrommobileal

18 күн бұрын

Shut up a police officer got his head smashed by a firearm in New York 😂

@ravenravenfrommobileal

18 күн бұрын

Shut up a police officer got his head smashed by a firearm in New York

@WorldTravelA320

17 күн бұрын

​@@elmotesthall2656no it wouldn't.

Alex Any company have their own policíes like: 1- Employee with no long hair or beard 2- use company uniform 3- Use Hard hat, , vest and safety shoes The aparience of the company reflects how is the company. Many drivers use flip flops, long hair shots so thats no Good can be confortable for the drivers but not to the company. Best regards

I went to the TMC orientation in 2020, recruiters never told me about the “hair” policy, so in my hotel room I was reading the handbook, it says “No Braids, No dreads, no pony tail shoulder length. Next day the bus had 5 of “us”heading back home. Won’t say too much, just It’s not a place for “us”.

When I was looking into flatbed companies I spoke with TMC, after going over their incredibly long list of rules and regulations about absolutely everything and finding out their trucks were governed at 63mph I made my decision to work for a different company. Everyone wants to claim victimhood while working for a company you freely decidedto sign on with. No one is forcing you to work for them you made that choice yourself. Either follow their rules or work somewhere else it's not that difficult.

That hard hat looks like it is being blocked by the hair

TMC literally cut people hair during orientation

@greglawson3805

17 күн бұрын

So they’re barbers now???

@willsnellgrove4882

17 күн бұрын

I just came through it. No tf they don’t

Former tmc driver here, the company makes it very clear about this rule to any color or gender, also they are not the only flatbed company with this policy, its a safety issue, not a race issue...

If your employer says "Get a haircut", get a haircut. Employers have every right to set their own standards of dress and grooming. If you don't like it, you're free to look for work elsewhere.

TMC has had strict policies. They have guidelines that are explained at orientation. Get over your poor victim bs. You don't like their rules quit. You are supposed to be an adult. Take responsibility for your actions

@Mitch-rk5mz

18 күн бұрын

Amen!!! People whinning because they don't like the rules and standards set by a company that wants to portray a nice image to customers. And of course, go straight to the race card.

@itsupport4817

17 күн бұрын

It's call the CROWN ACT. Stupid. Understand the law, same when nasty YT want to bring they nasty @$$ dogs into restaurants or supermarkets an claim they are service dogs.

Some companies have standards..........some don't.

I'm envious. Of the many drivers tmc let go, few of them would've been a good fit. The majority they let go, tmc saved themselves from a lot of headaches.

TMC = Trucking Marine Corps Fellas, and ladies, not everything is for everybody. Get in where you fit in. There are literally thousands of companies out here to work for.

TMC has to many policies that sometimes don't make any sense but is their policy so if you want to work with them so you need to follow it even if you don't like it,,,,then find another jobs with so many flatbet company find a company with flip flops

Hate to tell yall, TMC has always followed military regulations, you learn this in orientation. You cant now complain. I wouldnt apply an then tell them to change what they been doing.

@rolandjones9250

18 күн бұрын

Why did they hire him???

I’ve heard that they have similar standards as far as how clean you have to keep the inside and outside of their trucks as well. I just think thats TMC. Biggest thing for a new driver is to get on with a company that has a good reputation for safety so you develop good habits that will end up protecting you for the duration of your career.

I got my license at TMC because it was in my city. During the vice president of safety hour long speech he looked into my eyes and said don’t get out of the truck wearing you durag. I interpreted and said I don’t wear a fuk’n durag. The room of about 60 thought that was very funny. I did not.

That's observed. I'm a blackan with dreads also and a flatbeder at that and HAVE NEVER had that be an issue ever. My helmet fits just fine and always has. I have worked for several companies and like I said it's NEVER been an issue.

@CHICAGO_CALUMET069BIG3

17 күн бұрын

but its their company 🤷🏾‍♂️what can you do

I’ve seen on indeed they’re paying up to 100,000 a year. In my opinion, there’s no amount of money that’ll make me change up my appearance. Especially in the trucking industry

@blackjackmafia5282

17 күн бұрын

Never believe the Ad ifnit says up to.

@rupertpessoa9008

17 күн бұрын

@@blackjackmafia5282 facts.

@devoywilliams3956

17 күн бұрын

More like 60-70k

@rupertpessoa9008

17 күн бұрын

@@devoywilliams3956 yeah. Damn! Exactly why I don’t trust trucking ads

@LoneWolf-tz7pl

17 күн бұрын

Bulshit you're not going to make any hundred thousand dollars with them slow ass trucks.

When you apply to TMC you signed a contract that states you agree with their terms so good luck with law suit. He was made aware, given opportunity to decide but now pulls out the race card. He was knowledgeable of all this and pursuing trying to change company policy. Go work for someone else..

The bulkiness of the hair style is not allowing the hard hat to seat properly causing diminished protection.

Definitely sounds like Race or being singled out that's messed up I hope the driver wins

Definitely was about race

@zell863

18 күн бұрын

No money, no money. Parasites go work and earn money.

I think this is the quickest company driver to owner operator path that a carrier has ever had.

Companies will hire people they deem trustworthy, and acceptable.

I just left TMC, And for those of you that dont know, they takes 80 to 90% of your last check, even after returning the truck in a nice clean condition.

@gleng311

18 күн бұрын

I got paid regularly when I left. Did you get your CDL through them and complete your 12 month commitment ? Damage equipment through negligence? Get towed because you parked somewhere you weren’t supposed to? They’ll deduct those kind of things weekly normally. But if you leave, they’ll get the rest on your final.

@Truekingg

18 күн бұрын

@@gleng311 No, Had my own CDL, and parked at they terminal after finishing the week with a 2 week notice, no damages. EDIT: And prior to being hired, I personally paid for all travel expenses, to they training terminal & lodging for the week. Even tho they did offer.

@cosbyikaev2584

18 күн бұрын

If it was recently, sue them in small court. Or file complaint with appropriate federal agency. Labor department. Truckers association they will direct you with request. You need no lawyer. Check their policies and regulations. Get the written explanation why was taken 90% of your earned money, etc

@bill7778

18 күн бұрын

That's a lie. I quit and got 100% of my last paycheck.

@moonshinershonor202

17 күн бұрын

Sus. 😮

Hair is NOT a protected area like religion or sex preference so you can be fired, you can be fired for example if you have green eyed. Don't like the grooming requirements... find a different employer.

@vinobeans9542

18 күн бұрын

Yes it is suspected WR. It’s called the Crown Act! Which has been passed in a couple states! Also firing someone for hair is a form of discrimination.

@kellypatterson8506

18 күн бұрын

@vinobeans9542 I looked it up and very interesting, but as far as I am concerned safety supercedes this and not all states have this law let alone federal, odds are he's fighting a loosing battle and his lawyer is just using him.

@Mike-zg1dr

18 күн бұрын

@@kellypatterson8506no you can’t get fire for that no more this a law suit crown act

@elmotesthall2656

18 күн бұрын

@@kellypatterson8506it’s not a safety issue lmao shut up

@jboardman1976

18 күн бұрын

Its a federal law passed in 2021 making it illegal to discriminate against his hair, cause its associated with him being black, look it up

Is the policy enforced equally? Nearly every company has policies that are not enforced, the unknown (to us) is if this is a policy that isn't always enforced.

I got a CDL in my pocket, 4+ million miles under my belt...and I don't put up with no foolish rules anywhere...cuz I know what I'm worth!

@joshuaweston9338

16 күн бұрын

$0.43 cpm 😂

That sounds like he was singled out!

@f.j.c4444

18 күн бұрын

Exactly, he made it sound like that.m but based on the comment it is their policy. Unless he has hard proof for example video or photo. He won’t win and get dismissed..

It's more of a race thing brother.... This is a big time lawsuit. 💯

@Brett235

18 күн бұрын

Lol no it's not... SMH only racists look at everything from a racist point of view.

@glennl9630

18 күн бұрын

I know I know the Victim card grow up

@thedriver1970

18 күн бұрын

@@glennl9630 If other employees of that same employer also had visibly long hair and their supervisor didn't verbally say anything to them about it but just singled the driver out then i"d say he possibly has a valid argument!

@nastystew6942

18 күн бұрын

Its not about race! I'm black and I chose not to work for them because I'm a vet myself and wanted to get away from the militant way they run the company

@magigooter2096

18 күн бұрын

​@@thedriver1970Okay but how can you prove the other drivers with long hair didn't get checked on it soon after? These companies like to get lax on standards and as soon as it spreads, they crackdown. Happens all the time. It's in the company policy to have hair length above the collar. You break the rule, you break the rule. Simple as. I'd be surprised if this case makes it. All the company has to do is show a bunch of white guys getting fired for the same reason and it's over.

Forget that. I hear Maverick is a MUCH better company than TMC

Its a stupid policy. If you're firing people over their hair don't ever complain about driver retention.

We all know this has nothing to do with safety. Yes there will be some people in the commits that will try to down play this as always. I also have locs and have worked for many flatbed companies and never have I ever been told to cut my hair for safety. My helmet fits just as good as anyone else. This was definitely discrimination hands down. Was it about race? I’m unsure but most definitely discrimination. There is no policy or law that states one has to cut their hair to properly wear a helmet. The only side of trucking known to me to have to shave is the oil field. These comments make me want to 🤮. TMC ain’t got no dang policy that you have to cut your hair and you truck drivers acting oblivious know it. There isn’t even a policy in construction that says that. OSHA states all required PPE shall be worn. Yes if a private company choose to make their own policy stating that then no they aren’t wrong but I think we all know TMC does not. That supervisor is full of crap and said that to cover is act of discrimination. Mark my words! The truth will come to light.

@gleng311

18 күн бұрын

So yeah. TMC does have a policy. They let you know about it during the hiring process. They have you sign the policy during orientation. And it’s quite detailed. They even give you an opportunity to discuss the problem with Human Resources if it is for religious reasons. I’m not saying the policy is right. But it is there, and you know about it when you’re hired.

@BigRigOutlaw

18 күн бұрын

@@gleng311 You are correct. TMC has a personal appearance policy that reads: Hair should be clean, combed and neatly trimmed or arranged. Shaggy, unkempt hair is not permissible. Men: hair length should be no longer than the bottom of the shirt collar and ponytails of any length or shape are unacceptable.. This is a terrible policy they have and if people want to get technical it can definitely be argued as bias, sexist and border line unconstitutional. So a woman can have long hair as long as it’s neat and she keeps it up but a man has to keep the length above the collar. Well if it’s about safety then regardless of sexual orientation long hair on either party would be a safety issue. Make it make sense? My friend went through something similar. He worked like 8 or 9 yrs for Georgia power and then he was offered a promotion to a supervisor but they also gave him a choice stay in is role or cut his braids for a promotion. Me personally a company could kiss my left and right cheek. I would never allow a company to have that much power of me.

Why did they hire him in the first place then. Makes absolutely no sense to bring him aboard then fire him. Could have simply stated this in the interview process.

@gleng311

18 күн бұрын

They don’t do in person interviews. Everything is over the phone. And even then the grooming policies are provided prior to orientation. It’s then given to you to sign during orientation.

@foltzenlogel

17 күн бұрын

Maybe he grew the dreads after hiring on

@gleng311

17 күн бұрын

@@foltzenlogel he was in orientation when this happened.

Civil Rights is NOT, RIGHTS! THATS WHY THE COMPANY CAN DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS☝️💯

For those who don't understand why this is a big deal, here's the issue with their policy: 1. If it's truly a safety issue, then they should be fine with their employees wearing their hair up. Do you think that they are telling women that their only option is to literally cut their hair, or be terminated if they do not? The fact that this isn't the case means that they are applying their policy selectively in regard to the "safety" claim that they make, which makes it discriminatory. (and that's with me leaving out the claim that the trucker made that other prospective employees in orientation were able to wear their hair at shoulder length or longer. I'm strictly speaking of how the policy is implemented.) 2. Their policy specifically states "No dreadlocks." Which is evidence that the policy was not created to mitigate issues with personal safety while at work. Because if this were the case, then they would have no problem with dreadlocks being worn at or above the neckline or collar, as their policy states is acceptable. By basically by telling the perspective employee that his hair must be worn at or above his collar, but also that he can't have dreads at all, they invalidated their first point regarding this being an issue of safety. If it's not a safety issue, then it's a preference issue, and if it's a preference issue, then a case can be made that the policy is inherently discriminatory.

Mane f*** that job don’t cut your hair for them people! It’s too many places to work where you can be yourself!

TMC will fire anyone for anything, as people say they call it The Marine Corps (TMC) and some have said in the first 3 days of orientation like 90% of their starting class is sent home. But they are one of the largest mega carriers in the entire country, I guarantee there are a lot more drivers that have dreadlocks and other hairstyles I don't believe they would fire someone for that and i'm also pretty sure it wouldn't be legal to do so either.

@bill7778

18 күн бұрын

Trucker's Marine Corpse

@stanz1847

18 күн бұрын

they send most of them home and probably still collect the money that they get for bringing people in for orientation .. typical mega carrier thing... just because you keep the "appearance" of the equipment up to par doesn't mean jack shit about how the people in the company really are..

TMC guidelines state "hair no longer than you collar" I had collar length locs and they sent me home.

@kingloc6042

17 күн бұрын

They did me a favor. I got a seat with a better paying company. TMC definitely singles out black men with locs. This is not new information. Just Google it.

@TheWandererOTR

17 күн бұрын

Well then you can sue for breech of contract if you don't think it's discrimination.

@kingloc6042

17 күн бұрын

@TheWandererOTR They did me a favor. I found a better company that pays me a lot more than TMC, and I don't have to drive a slow truck.

@todayslist37737

17 күн бұрын

Thick dreads can cause issues with he hard hat "fitting and looking" right.

There needs to be clearification of the State of Iowa or Illinois is a "RIGHT TO WORK STATE". If they are then this driver maybe SOL out of luck! My prayers are with you Sir! 🇺🇲🙂🇺🇲😊

If this is allowed to go to court then there should be no standards, safety regulations or protocols. If people are allowed to sue over these types of things and win then why would a company have standards and policies at all? This is why the industry is in the dumpster. We have trashy @$$ drivers out here making every one of us look like losers, bottom of the barrel, no skill employees.

@jordancole5671

18 күн бұрын

What does any of that have to do with his hair?

@Brett235

18 күн бұрын

@@jordancole5671 what do you mean? If a company can't enforce their policies or standards what good are they? What good is even having them? Obviously his hair was in violation of their policies.

@Mitch-rk5mz

17 күн бұрын

Amen

@MC-ns9ef

16 күн бұрын

It’s not going to court , this dummy needs to go work for McDonalds washing dishes.

All I have to say when I was in a interview with a recruiter in the late 70's telling him " if my hair is going to keep me from getting this job ist gone "

TMC is a fantastic company. If it weren't for the 'OTR out all week' thing I'd still be there. Enjoyed my time in Des Moines back in 2004. Top notch securement training program. Performance based percentage pay. If you're willing to work, a man could do well for himself. Oh, and don't walk on Harrold's grass! 😅

Why in the FK do all black guys use the "race card"? Some companies have rules and regulations that require hair to be short. I was a superintendent in construction before transitioning to trucking 21 years ago and I can affirm that long hair can be a hazard in certain areas. I say there is more to this and the driver is using this as a ploy to divert from the real issue. There's some other reason for his dismissal.

@MGTOW_GHOST

14 күн бұрын

He said some of his coworkers had long hair as well. So why do all white guys look over obvious double standards?

@wannabeangler

14 күн бұрын

@@MGTOW_GHOST Don't know don't care. Because the sh!t has gotten old. I had to do the same as a Superintendent in Construction more than once. Had to hire because of Affirmative Action, like many companies just because they are BLACK, but fired because they were useless on the job. Race card entitlement has gone to your head.

Weak truckers to steering wheel holders…do what it takes to get the job done.life is hard. Worse when you play a victim.

@cj6530

17 күн бұрын

ehhhhhh the trucking industry as a whole is trying to findnew ways to delete drivers- he never said that he got into an accident, nothing was damaged but feelings today, the guy put on his hat and boots and went to work, I can see if this guy wasn't grooming himself and just looked jacked up on camera. --like someone these other drivers but he did nothing but his job,, --im almost positive that if he were WHITEGUY- with a big pot belly- southern accent- and mustache with dirty timberland boots and a vest- PONYTAIL- AND A HARD HAT Nobody would have said anything to the Driver. But since he's black with long dreads-young-fit, and probably new to the industry.. its all fun to make someone shave their hair- for nothing.. its bs and they have a good case. (TMC) should've not done anything and sent him to another shipper.... now they look like an all white boy Scout company trying to keep things the way they are in the trucking industry- -------and they know good and well 70% of the trucking industry is full of minorities and migrants... I actually liked tmc, now idk..

Yes I’m whith the rest of drivers if they tell u this in orientation then u have nothin to say if u don’t want to follow the rules then don’t take the job

The "safety" culture has gotten so bad, it's simply jumping through hoops to appease "Karens" instead of being safe. That being said, reading through comments by other TMC drivers, its a personal preference by owners instead of safety. If that's the case, enjoy your lawsuit. That man will have no trouble working for another Work driven carrier.

This is TMC's policy on hair length and grooming: "Hair no longer than collar length; no ponytails/dreadlocks/braids, etc, regardless of length; no mohawks; no visible body-piercing to include earrings and tongue studs. Tattoos that contain demeaning or offensive images/text are not permitted. All tattoos must be covered while at customer locations. Beards must be neatly trimmed. Accommodation of religious beliefs in terms of grooming and/or appearance may be difficult in light of safety issues or if they create an undue hardship, however trainees requesting a workplace grooming and/or appearance accommodation based on religious beliefs should contact the Human Resources department."

@WesleyPettit-su2rq

18 күн бұрын

Those are really kind of normal requests a guy with long hair or a beard that gets wrapped up in a piece of machinery once will probably not have that problem ever again. There was a kid in high school that had really long hair shot under a car on a creeper it got rolled up in the wheel the next day he came in with white walls. I guess if you want to sign off saying if a beam falls on your head and kills you you can't sue the company if your beard or your hair gets rolled up in the fan belt while you're checking the oil. I'm sure they have to make some religious exceptions after all those guys don't bathe but once a month anyhow if you're if they can find water then but they sure don't mind washing the truck with the windshield sponge at the fuel Island

@greglawson3805

17 күн бұрын

@@TheWandererOTR well that settles that. Tell homie quit whining, he knew the deal coming in.

@karimah8687

17 күн бұрын

The problem is that they hired him. They should have said told him his hair was a no go before starting orientation.

@greglawson3805

17 күн бұрын

@@karimah8687 I believe he was told and given deadline to cut it, which he didn’t. All this BS for a guy that knew the deal and now wants to play his “race card” and victim status. I think he’s had his 15 minutes. Time to Move on…..

@TheWandererOTR

17 күн бұрын

@@greglawson3805 The wording of the policy is problematic and can be interpreted as discriminatory.

With the money from his lawsuit he will buy his own truck

@Brett235

18 күн бұрын

There won't be a lawsuit. It's called a policy. No lawyer worth his salt would take this case.

@vinobeans9542

18 күн бұрын

@@Brett235 policy doesn’t trump federal law. I guarantee you TMC will settle.

@jamesranes3703

18 күн бұрын

Policy doesn't trump the law. Never has, never will.

@Brett235

18 күн бұрын

@@vinobeans9542 they have to prove that it is a racial violation first and of course they'll settle because they don't want it in the public stratosphere.

@vinobeans9542

18 күн бұрын

@@Convicted-Troll That’s what this country was founded on 😂

Glad to see TMC has some grooming standards. I wonder if they require their drivers to tuck their shirts in. If not they ought to.

I stand with the driver! B1 ✊🏾👊🏾

I am a female driver, i haul hazmat, i pull a tanker. I wear full frcs, hard hat, and face shield. My hair is 3 ft long and has never been an issue. Often i have it in a bun under my hardhat, it you place it right it will actually hold your hat on. I can hang upside-down and the bun holds my hard hat on. If you put your hair in it right it will do the same for you. If you are wondering why i twist it up in a bun... #1, i dont like chemicals in my hair, #2, i dont think that getting scalped by a pto shaft would feel very good. Sue the hell out them.

@BaxterBlue

18 күн бұрын

I've had long hair my whole life and never had a problem either. I usually just throw it up in a French braid. I don't want to comment on this story because we are only getting one side of it. Be safe out here sister.

@michaeldunagan8268

17 күн бұрын

Yeah-the safety issue reason given by some rings hollow to me because there are no rotating assemblies that could reel-him-in such as a serpentine belt on an engine when performing flatbed work.

@BaxterBlue

17 күн бұрын

@michaeldunagan8268 OK, that was confusing. I've been running flatbed and step deck for years. My hair is waist length. I just throw it in a braid and sometimes just put the braid inside my shirt.

@michaeldunagan8268

17 күн бұрын

@@BaxterBlue I corrected the Google @ auto correction typo. I believe my comment makes a more clear point now.

@BaxterBlue

17 күн бұрын

@michaeldunagan8268 Yeah, that makes much more sense. Lol

Crown act was signed into law, big lawsuit

@foltzenlogel

17 күн бұрын

The CROWN Act is law in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. That has no bearing on Iowa.

That's horrible man

There are many black folk that drive for the company. He just failed to read the company policy.

we are just hearing 1 side of the story

Something doesn't make sense here. We need to hear the other side of the story first. Edit: Nevermind, I found their policy.

@MuthaTrucker

18 күн бұрын

I'll definitely get it

@Lrules364

18 күн бұрын

​@@MuthaTruckerNo you won't. TMC doesn't talk to the public. Their supervisors especially don't talk to the public. They're running a program out there that should be illegal in many regards. This dreadlocks thing isnt anything new. It's been going on long before this guy or myself ever got into the company. They require short hair for safety reasons. Read it in my handbook.

@Mr_Clean

18 күн бұрын

Their official policy is hair no longer than collar length

@micclay

18 күн бұрын

​@@MuthaTruckerare women requiring to have short hair?

@GinaMiller12603

18 күн бұрын

@@micclayI work for TMC and women don’t have to cut their hair but they do require it be kept up in a bun in a way that the hard hat will still fit right.

outtro music vibin

This TMC driver over here at the truckstop has long shoulder length hair. Really seems like a selective policy...

@todayslist37737

17 күн бұрын

Ok but what race? Dreads are thicker and could very well interfere with wearing a hard hat correctly.

That’s some BS right there…..I have to side with the driver on this one.

@zell863

18 күн бұрын

BS right there. I side with company.

@verlynwillis4969

18 күн бұрын

I'm siding with the driver

It's not about safety is about power and control

Well he should check and see if that’s in their Standard operating procedures some companies have that policy if your working around moving parts or gears that even clothes could get tangled up I use to drive a tanker we had to wear special non flammable clothing hot in the summer

That is INSANE!!!! This Grandma disapproves for ridiculous rules!!!!!