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And we think Fed Ex Ground drivers are bad now?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by SlowPoke44magnum, Apr 27, 2015.

  1. Apr 27, 2015 #1
    SlowPoke44magnum

    SlowPoke44magnum Medium Load Member

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    I decided to do some research after my former boss offered to get my wife her Class A CDL to keep me with them with us running team. It seems Fed Ex Ground and TrainCo have partnered to get more bodies in the seats of Fed Ex trucks. After experiencing Fed Ex Ground there's no way I'd stay there let alone have my wife join the team. It wasn't a bad job, but their mileage claims on the line haul side are just a bit less than truthful (300 miles/night is a big night for a solo) and my wife really wants nothing to do with upgrading her Class B to a Class A anyway. I really do hope they take the training of these newbs seriously, but I have my doubts, I've sadly witnessed first hand the lack of driving skill, common sense, and common courtesy in far too many of their hubs and out on the road.


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  3. Apr 27, 2015 #2
    DrummingTrucker

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    It's not surprising..it's not only FedEx ground that's horrible on the road..but FedEx freight is equally wreckless.
     
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  4. Apr 27, 2015 #3
    TruckDuo

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    Where will you go now ?
     
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  5. Apr 28, 2015 #4
    SlowPoke44magnum

    SlowPoke44magnum Medium Load Member

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    My wife and I are going to work expediting together.
     
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  7. Apr 28, 2015 #5
    315wheelbase

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    Most drivers at fedex ground work for contractors with several trucks,,pay ranges from 38cnts/mile to as high as 50cnts/mile,,many drivers quit because they are not dispatched until after 9PM and many loads are not dispatched until after midnight,,delays at the terminals are common and many drivers also quit because the drivers has to put together the doubles which requires lifting the dolly and moving it around ,,the dolly is very heavy and requires lifting 70 lbs or more,, an other factor is many contractors do not pay benefits and sign drivers on as contractors so they will not have to pay payroll SS taxes,
     
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  8. Apr 28, 2015 #6
    Pullin2

    Pullin2 Crusty Canuck

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    Hey SlowPoke - would you mind if I asked a moddie to move this to the FedEx forum ?

    I ask because I think this is a good thread, and there would be even more lively feedback from the FedEx forum.
     
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  9. Apr 30, 2015 #7
    drward

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    My wife and I left TT and I did expedite in a straight truck, it was great for us and wished that we had done it sooner.
     
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  10. Dec 11, 2022 #9
    STRYKER 69

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    I've been running FedEx for about 6 months now. Freight is slow but we as a team still get 1000 to 1800 one way runs, usually a 53. Sometimes a set. Typically we have a lengthy wait before dispatching out and usually not always direct back to our original dispatch location. Most FedEx hubs are pretty busy and you can plan a 7+ hour wait for a load assignment. That's the part I hate - waiting. Pay for a week usually is anywhere from low $1400ish to $2500 a week. Home a couple of days a week too. I like FedEx. Great company with good miles if you're willing to deal with lip service once in a while.
     
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  11. Dec 11, 2022 #9
    snowwy

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    Guess this thread never got moved to the FedEx threads.
     
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