FCC--Fremont Contract Carriers

I don’t have a dog in this fight because as stated before I don’t work for FCC or know anything about them. What I DO know is, this response right here that is quoted from @runningman0661 is the definition of taking the high road.

 

Your experience definitely seems like the exception. I have always been paid layover and detention. And a few weeks ago, when there was heavy snow in Lincoln, I drove up to Fremont to park, because I knew there would be a spot. I-80 was littered with crashes and folks were just parking wherever they thought they would fit. I told my manager what I was intending to do, and then, the next morning headed right back to Lincoln to pick up Kawasaki headed to CA. Those miles from Lincoln to Fremont
and back were on my check. They may not be at the absolute top, pay wise, but ateast they leave me the hell alone to do my job. That is more important to me. I have gone weeks sometimes without actually getting any messages or calls from the office other than load assignments. They don't get on my ### for taking the scenic route, as long I hit the fuel stops. I like to get off the interstate as much as I can, if it doesn't kill my schedule.

As far as your situation, are you really about to melt down over MAYBE 40 bucks?
I can't think of any company that pays breakdown pay until after 2 hours in the first place. As far as layover pay, when I have gotten it, it has been about what I average across my days that I actually drive. And unless I have to deal with customer issues or delays on the road, I can run over 3000 miles reliably, even if I did a 34 that week. Have just barely touched 4000 once or twice. I think your situation has more to do with your attitude than anything else.

 

Hope everyone has a happy and safe weekend you bunch of schallywags.

 

I’ve only driven van but would be interested in why others like flatbed. Seems like work to me... lol ... but seriously, your thoughts on the differences between the two... Pros/Cons/Etc

 

I’m sorry your experience here is so much different than what seems to be every other driver here.

Is FCC perfect?

Nothing is Utopia on this side of the sod, so no... but wow... you are getting what seems to be good miles... and running hard getting those miles in 5.5 days... and yet complaining about a couple hours here and there?

I can’t say “I submit every hour I think I’m due”, I certainly don’t, but more often than not FCC has taken care of me when the bigger events happen... and often without me asking. Probably because I don’t hit them up for every nickel and they see that. And, more importantly, I know they got my back on anything I hit out here.

I’ve only got a few years driving OTR but a full career of experiences in a few other areas, and I do get the impression that FCC is a quality company that does bend over backwards for their drivers while still being a financially stable/viable operation.

Again, sorry your experiences here at FCC is not the same as the rest of us low rent cheerleaders. (Note: when seeking allies in a cause, attacking them tends to not work. Although it seems to be a popular pastime in society in general lately)

peace, and stay safe

 

Physical exercise is on top of the list...I've been with Shaffer just shy of 4 months and have gained 30 lbs just pulling a 53' fridge around. Plus, they are less hassle with load balance most times. Spread axles make life easier, plus they ride so much better. If I would have had a spread axle flatbed in SD earlier this week, I would have been loaded, legal and gone. Instead, I ended up carrying all my snow chains to the front floorboard just to get close enough to legal to get thru the 1st 2 sets of scales since there wasn't enough time on the load to rework it. Not sure what size trailers FCC use, but a 48' flatbed can use any non weight restricted, non truck restricted or non height restricted roads where 53s have to stay on the STAA routes (especially back east). Also, anyone can pull a box around and slam doors...

 

Yall be quite I'm trying to sleep

 

Sounds like Snackboss needs to stop eating the donuts and take a walk while doing the 34 hr vacation stay at a peelot or Love's. 30 lbs in 4 months. Yikes

 

True...

 

Be vewy vewy qwiet...
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