FedEx Linehaul questions...

Yes doubles and triples is an additional written test and endorsement on your cdl.

 

Are you wondering about FedEx Freight or FedEx Ground?

 

Some guy on here just got a job with a Ground contractor....team, home on weekend, $1200/wk...search around the forum there are a few Ground drivers...can't remember the names though.

 

Fedex Ground is a stressful place to work. Being 4 minutes late to the gate will get your team ding'd. Schedules are set VERY TIGHT, 12 months a year with little allowance for traffic, weather, or other issues. They're all running as fast as their truck can go (70) because they literally have to ... minutes are truly critical at Fedex Ground. Plus you'll probably be working as a "1099 contractor" which is a whole other discussion. Be careful what you wish for.

 

FedEx Linehaul is different than ground and freight. Linehaul is run by independent companies and they would be your employer. If you get a dedicated run, I think it's a gravy job. Hook up, drive, unhook/swap, drive back. If your on an unassigned run or the wild board then your runs might not be as consistent. As for timing and schedules it they are pretty flexible with delays because of traffic, weather, etc.

I own 8 dedicated runs with linehaul. PM me or post here if you have more questions.

 

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I work linehaul for FXG.

STexan must have had a very different experience than my hubby and I.

Its gravy for teams. Our schedule? Hook Monday at 2200. Home Wednesday about 1600. Hook Thur morning 0600. Home Saturday at 1700. So we're home 3 nights a week.

Routes are bid at 50 mph. Speeding is a personal decision.

Doubles are mandatory. Triples are mostly out west.

There are not many solo positions. All driver positions are through independent contractors. You are an employee of Company X, not FXG.

Most work is teams. The contractor thing is good and bad. There are a few bad apples out there but you can also find a contractor like we did... super great guy and great equipment. So even if your first contractor is iffy, you can do the same job from the same terminal just working for someone else.

It is easy, steady money and our linehaul office does a bang up job. I respect the heck out of everyone I work with and it makes my job stupid simple and enjoyable.

Any other questions feel free to PM me.

 

The 50 mph is to estimate the transit time, it is expected that the truck travels at posted speeds.