LTL Dock Work

Which LTL companies dont have to work the dock

 

Depending on your job classification/route/terminal etc. here at UPSF you generally won't/don't have to work the dock.

The only heavy dockwork i did was when i did niteliner.


When i was with NEMF you didn't have to work the dock. But this could have changed?

 

Was wondering about xpo they are hiring a lot in my area for p&d

 

What's wrong with dock work? You drive around in a forklift all day...vroom...vroom...unloading reloading trailers. Nothing difficult about the job. And you'll get paid a lot more than someone who's working in a warehouse. JMO

 

XPO is specifically known for drivers doing double-duty on the dock, but I'm not sure if that's mostly on P&D, linehaul, or both.

Dayton Freight doesn't (generally, at most terminals on most bids). I'm pretty sure Estes and Old Dominion P&D drivers aren't required to, either.

Where are you located?

 

I have a brother in law that drives for XPO. He works the dock a couple hours most every night, but he's linehaul. I'll have to ask if P&D loads their own too.

 

Seaford,De.

 

Some p&d drivers work the dock. It really depends on the shift you end up with at bid time. The guys with a little rank pick positions that won’t require it. I personally go for positions that make money and don’t mind a little dock work as long as it’s not a large part of my day. Couple hours here and there no big deal. I’ve been with XPO for a little over 2 years and it’s not a bad gig. Much more organized then Estes was. Worked for them for about 4 years.

 

How is the pay?

 

He’s right. I’m 18 years in, night linehaul for most of it. Work almost every night.

If you get hired you will work the dock at xpo. Guaranteed. Sometimes a whole shift.