Areas may differ but I'm in school now looking to go YRC out of Memphis. My mom's boyfriend been with YRC for 30 years. To the best of my understanding unless you're on a bid you're on the call block which changes every 3 hours. Say your next block to run is 12 midnight you call them then and if they have a run you want you can take it and be in 2 hours later or pass and call on the next block at 3am. Other things come into play with your spot on the board too. First couple years you'll be low and susceptible to the crap runs and getting laid off in the slow times. Based on other local stuff to me the pay is 20c more a mile. The pros and cons list has to be used.
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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by chrism1367, Mar 12, 2016.
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Thanks for that, I don't think I could handle that, I am prob gonna steer away from yrc, good insight to how that bidding works, was a little confused by it.
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I did the YRC driver training program last summer to upgrade my CDL. I was put on ft after completion in Sept, worked about 5 more weeks and was put on layoff early Nov. Layoff just basically means your called and given options to work various shifts. They called almost everyday however I work out of a bigger break bulk terminal in Dallas. Since being back I am liking it a lot, very laid back and many helpful co-workers in case you need help or have questions. I do a variety of jobs because currently I'm unassigned but I kind of like that. I may start off on dock checking or stacking and than I may be asked to go bump dock, hook, shuttle. I choose my hours and am guaranteed 40 and right now freight volume is high so I am getting asked if I want OT 3-4 days a week. On Mondays they have been offering routes because of call offs and more freight to be delivered from weekend. Right now they are in need of many drivers for P/D and Linehaul like a lot of other LTL companies. I am keeping options open in future to make a move to ABF or UPSF since I don't have a lot of time invested but really can't complain as long as I'm able to get the extra hours right now and the healthcare is paid.
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You did the driver school in Hammond Indiana and your home terminal is in Dallas?
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You're able to decline hours/shifts without them looking down on that? Also are you basically having to work all shifts, day and night?
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Thanks for the insight imtimmy, definitely helped me get an idea of the hours and shifts. Basically you can choose your shifts from what's available as long as you get your 40. Thanks again
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The benefits aren't helping me much .
I have 4 Less teeth now than when I started a year ago when I started at YRC thanks to the crappy dental benefits at my terminal. $1200.00 out of pocket.Last edited: Apr 6, 2016
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