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Pulling FedEx or UPS trailers, need some info

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by ThreeM, Dec 24, 2014.

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  1. Dec 24, 2014 #1
    ThreeM

    ThreeM Light Load Member

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    Keep hearing that some trucking companies are pulling FedEx or UPS trailers, while maintaining their own company/authority.

    Do you know how it works? Do you need to sign over your soul so you can pull their freight and trailers or you can work based on your own preferences?

    Is it just terminal to terminal transfers?

    Any formation would be helpful.

    Thanks and Happy Holidays.
     
    ThreeM, Dec 24, 2014
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  3. Dec 24, 2014 #2
    stevep1977

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    The only requirements for FedEx Ground is that you drive like a maniac and have the occasional roll over accident
     
    stevep1977, Dec 24, 2014
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  4. Dec 24, 2014 #3
    Old Man

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    To late the Christmas Rush is over. But if you can turn one over a block a interstate for hours fedex may still be interested.
     
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  5. Dec 25, 2014 #4
    ThreeM

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    So no work after the holiday season whatsoever?
    Any info how do I sign for the next season.

    Thanks
     
    ThreeM, Dec 25, 2014
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  7. Dec 25, 2014 #5
    whprsnpr

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    Question, do you remember how it was when you were beginning, as a company driver?
    Do you recall some of the idiotic things your dispatcher (TOLD) you to do?

    UPS, FED/EX and WALLY-WORLD freight, will run you ragged. If you have 15 minutes left on your clock, they want to know why you are turning down a load. And if you're lucky, they will turn in all your paperwork on time, if not, you may wait a week or more for a settlement.

    Remember the phrase, "RUN FOREST, RUN"
    Fitting...
     
    whprsnpr, Dec 25, 2014
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  8. Dec 25, 2014 #6
    201

    201 Road Train Member

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    Hi ThreeM, word of caution, we have some real characters here, I hope you get an answer.
    :biggrin_2559:
     
    201, Dec 25, 2014
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  9. Dec 25, 2014 #7
    201

    201 Road Train Member

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    That's hilarious.:biggrin_2559:
     
    201, Dec 25, 2014
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  10. Dec 25, 2014 #8
    blairandgretchen

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    Being able to walk past other LTL company trucks parked at a rest area and spit on the front of their truck, is also a plus . . . (Yes, this happened to us).
     
    blairandgretchen, Dec 25, 2014
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  11. Dec 25, 2014 #9
    Old Man

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    It dies, you have your own authority, call on them just like the other trucking companies do.
     
    Old Man, Dec 25, 2014
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  12. Dec 25, 2014 #10
    kitCat

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    Do they require trailer interchangeable insurance?
     
    kitCat, Dec 25, 2014
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