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No lumper!!!Driver unload!!!

Discussion in 'Swift' started by joesmoothdog, Jun 4, 2014.

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  1. Jun 4, 2014 #1
    joesmoothdog

    joesmoothdog Heavy Load Member

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    PP special comments. 34000 lbs, 860 pieces. Tires. Turned down for more info. Got none. PP removed. Did I mess up or did they really expect me to unload 800+tires?
     
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  3. Jun 4, 2014 #2
    Mark Kling

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    yep... usually the business helps unload. the load is broken down into the size/qty of tire. You will be doing a lot of climbing on the tires to unload.
     
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  4. Jun 4, 2014 #3
    joesmoothdog

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    So to quote the movie '300' " This will not be over quickly and you will not enjoy this."?? AND how would they pay? By the piece or by the hour?
     
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  5. Jun 4, 2014 #4
    Stile

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    I'd have turned that crap down, too!
     
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  7. Jun 4, 2014 #5
    pattyj

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    Does Swift pay the drivers to unload?
     
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  8. Jun 4, 2014 #6
    Mark Kling

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    Should have had on the PP - driver assist or driver unload.

    Usually not a hard load to do.. The tires are zigzagged in the trailer. The business reads off the size/qty and you toss it on down and roll it to the door. Just a little time consuming, dirty, and if summer - hot...
     
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  9. Jun 4, 2014 #7
    pattyj

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    Considering the wage companies pay,unless they pay me lumper fee,I will refuse to unload even one item.Companies are making a huge profit off drivers otherwise they wouldn't be in business.They should always pay extra for unload.Afterall on duty means you are working.Pay the drivers I say.
     
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  10. Jun 4, 2014 #8
    skellr

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    It doesn't get much easier than unloading something round that rolls. oh the horror!
     
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  11. Jun 4, 2014 #9
    Stile

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    Do nothing for nothing.
     
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  12. Jun 4, 2014 #10
    tow614

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    I get paid to drive not break freight... if you want me to unload a trailer then pay me $35.00 an hour for tow motor freight and $50.00 an hour for hand stacks.
     
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