Well, depending on terminal, "Attendance Policy" had become lax. When slow, not much of issue (got guys sitting), yet when Relay sets are brought in, and are expected to be moved, a no show, or habitual last minute call off, become an issue. Our terminal has used the set standard procedures for years. Except emergency, or true illness, it's not acceptable. Got a core group that is dependable, had a PDer that took line haul spot, and a transfer that played games. This PDer is no longer line haul, both didn't like their bids, so would run out early, or work extra on Monday/then get a PDer to cover Saturday. Terminal manager quickly put a stop to it, now has to be preapproved and driver best cover assigned schedule if running extra at beginning of week. Both knew their bids prior to accepting. Had a driver with long term ill family member, he would still give 4+ hour notice, and if could come in later, one of us would switch with him, or Central would approve later start, would switch off trailers. THAT is different than unknown/voluntary actions. Central and most managers will work with a legit issue.
