FedEx Ground Linehaul with JohnBoy

They're making money on you doing that. Have to get the capacity to where it's needed so they can service the customer freight. Other drivers have routes and are more efficient in that role. You're kind of an extra and this is one of those things that has to be done to keep all the cogs moving.

 

I agree with you. I was on the extra board at Estes years back and can’t tell you how many times someone thought I was crazy to not put in for a bid run. No way Jóse. If I had to drive back and forth every night the same way I’d lose my mind by Wednesday night. There was a guy that did St. Louis to KC for like 20 years. Every. Night. Different strokes for different folks I suppose.

 

I’ve done bid runs for private fleets I’ve worked for. After about 6 months it drives you nuts.

 

Give me a dedicated run also. No surprises, I know exactly where I am going, I know all the spots for breaks, and I know where I am parking every night

 

I’m definitely liking my new gig with Cross Country. Same route 3 days a week, the other 2 routes one goes north of Jamestown then the next day south of Jamestown, ND.

I load at the same customers every day, which is great since I know when freight when will be ready to go.

I’m happy for you @JohnBoy…. You’ve got and earned that sweet gig.