Fedex freight

Yes sir this one did. Started as driver to safety and then as manager. Good guy and driver friendly.

I've worked for many a manager but my favorites have always been driver friendly. If only they all could be. I actually had one who did road tests but didnt have a CDL. Now that one blew my mind!

 

Our new SCM is made of awesome. He's a lifer, got into FX at age 18. He has done everything in this company, and understands what everyone from drivers to dockworkers have to deal with.

Me, I'd much rather be moving freight than riding a desk...but thank God for managers that actually Get It.

 

F being a manager. Been there done that in a different industry. From what I can tell, being a manager in LTL would be a nightmare compared to being a driver. Being a driver is awesome.

 

It was a nightmare. I know, I did it.
To the OP.....its a decent gig and good money. Up until January you'll have all the work you want. Typically, between January and March freight tends to fall off a bit, but hang in there. Be prepared to be on call for almost anything. I've had guys come in and work the inbound dock, go home and come back and work the outbound dock. So, just be flexible and you'll be fine.
FedEx freight is a pretty good gig for drivers. Not so much for management, but good for drivers.
Good luck.

 

Would anyone mind describing the dock work? I’m at FX Express now and working the ramp sort while waiting to attend RTD driving course. The sort is very physical; downloading / stacking individual packages - is the dock more about loading containers on trucks and/or around the warehouse?

 

@Gearjammin' Penguin I definitely concur with your statement, folks who started at the company since they were 18 and climbed the ladder from the bottom up to management are the best bosses.

I had a boss while being at OD whos been there since he was 18 heck ever since OD arrived in my city.

 

I actually applied for a City Driver pos. as well. Waiting for a call from the local area manager. Had my call with HR today. Starting pay was $23.52/hr or thereabouts and topped off at like $29.83 after 3-years. This was for a day shift mon-fri currently offering 45 hours/week w/ OT after 8 hours with potential for extra work (line-haul) to cover vacations or who knows. I did Flatbed w/ TMC last year, and have been hauling bulk milk locally all this year...but at night. While I don't have a problem w/ night driving (it sure is quiet) and I don't cross a single scale (nor do any of our drivers) and are elog exempt (agriculture exempt), I think my sleep would appreciate me going back to a day-shift...which is the only reason why I'm looking to move from my current local gig. There is one position at my place that MAY become available during the day and should I get it, I'll stay. If not, then I'll be looking for other home-daily day-shift gigs. We'll see.

 

If you decide to go to FXF, I think you'll enjoy it. It's a great company to work for. You'll have a P&D learning curve as anyone new to LTL would, just always remember you don't need to do anything fast, just safe. A missed appointment can be made the next day and don't let the dispatchers run your truck.