How's Everyone Doing in LTL Right Now?

Opus · Dec 3, 2022

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You know, I am 39, and I've been in the workforce for 22 years. I've always knew where my next meal would come from and that the lights in the house would stay on.

So that Friday (Veterans Day out of all days) when I was told that that would be my last shift was a huge punch in the gut for me. I am a competent and confident driver that is well respected by my peers and management. This layoff came without warning or any form of severance. They willy nilly kicked ten of us to the curb with directions to the unemployment office so we could collect our $387/week benefits.

Quite a eye opening Sunday morning wakeup when you realize that next week's check is up to you to figure out cause Holland is don'e paying you.

But to your point... It was surreal waking up Thursday without a response from any of the job applications I put in, with my only option to go work for my brother-in-law's dad out in Montana. It sucks just walking out the door for a final time with your 4 year old kid waving at you, expecting me to come back before he goes to bed at 8. I made it all the way to Augusta Georgia (my delivery route for the past 3 years), looking off the interstate, passing by businesses I used to deliver to. And I was like "wtf am I doing out here? The sun is going down and I am out here 70 miles from home and I got everyone at home waiting on me". I almost spun around.

Once I got out of Augusta things started to look more foreign to me... That's when things got just a bit easier and the realization that "this was happening and there is no turning back " sank in.

This whole thing was a raw deal. I ended up using #3 of my 9 lives and landed on my feet once again. I do not wish any of this to happen to anyone reading this. And there are many of my colleagues that didn't fare as well as I did. It's one thing to screw up and get the boot. It's another to do everything right and unexpectedly get placed out of work.

If you are reading this and are just a TTR lurker that happens to be in the same boat as me; keep your head up. Things will seem hopeless and the sudden loss of a job are about as mentally tough as losing a family member or going through a divorce. But somewhere out there, there will be someone that needs you. And you may not have to drive all the way to Montana to find them.

Sorry for making this so long.
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Well said.
Good luck

jtaran06 · Dec 3, 2022

road_runner said: ↑

You know, I am 39, and I've been in the workforce for 22 years. I've always knew where my next meal would come from and that the lights in the house would stay on.

So that Friday (Veterans Day out of all days) when I was told that that would be my last shift was a huge punch in the gut for me. I am a competent and confident driver that is well respected by my peers and management. This layoff came without warning or any form of severance. They willy nilly kicked ten of us to the curb with directions to the unemployment office so we could collect our $387/week benefits.

Quite a eye opening Sunday morning wakeup when you realize that next week's check is up to you to figure out cause Holland is don'e paying you.

But to your point... It was surreal waking up Thursday without a response from any of the job applications I put in, with my only option to go work for my brother-in-law's dad out in Montana. It sucks just walking out the door for a final time with your 4 year old kid waving at you, expecting me to come back before he goes to bed at 8. I made it all the way to Augusta Georgia (my delivery route for the past 3 years), looking off the interstate, passing by businesses I used to deliver to. And I was like "wtf am I doing out here? The sun is going down and I am out here 70 miles from home and I got everyone at home waiting on me". I almost spun around.

Once I got out of Augusta things started to look more foreign to me... That's when things got just a bit easier and the realization that "this was happening and there is no turning back " sank in.

This whole thing was a raw deal. I ended up using #3 of my 9 lives and landed on my feet once again. I do not wish any of this to happen to anyone reading this. And there are many of my colleagues that didn't fare as well as I did. It's one thing to screw up and get the boot. It's another to do everything right and unexpectedly get placed out of work.

If you are reading this and are just a TTR lurker that happens to be in the same boat as me; keep your head up. Things will seem hopeless and the sudden loss of a job are about as mentally tough as losing a family member or going through a divorce. But somewhere out there, there will be someone that needs you. And you may not have to drive all the way to Montana to find them.

Sorry for making this so long.
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One plus to having a CDL you can get a job almost immediately. Might not be what you were doing or home daily but you can get something fast to keep bills paid while you search for something better. It sucks sometimes but I will say I do not miss LTL.
FedEx freight guys are helping us during peak times so they don’t get furloughed, after talking with them I work same hours make close same pay with 5 hour nap va 5 hour dock work. They can keep it!

enjoy the view up there!

KaoMinerva · Dec 4, 2022

jtaran06 said: ↑

One plus to having a CDL you can get a job almost immediately. Might not be what you were doing or home daily but you can get something fast to keep bills paid while you search for something better. It sucks sometimes but I will say I do not miss LTL.
FedEx freight guys are helping us during peak times so they don’t get furloughed, after talking with them I work same hours make close same pay with 5 hour nap va 5 hour dock work. They can keep it!

enjoy the view up there!
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That is true. Getting a CDL was the best ever decision I made. When I left Werner because of the real life issues, I had a job waiting for me with a suspended license.

kidz bop · Dec 5, 2022

what about the customers? are they satisfied with the services of ltl?

Jenkins2020 · Dec 6, 2022

And there you have it. I was laid off at YRC (Yellow) Atlanta location. Do you guys typically try to find something seasonal or temporary in the meantime? I have 4 years experience, no accidents/incidents, but I feel it would be difficult to find something local during this time.

road_runner · Dec 6, 2022

Jenkins2020 said: ↑

And there you have it. I was laid off at YRC (Yellow) Atlanta location. Do you guys typically try to find something seasonal or temporary in the meantime? I have 4 years experience, no accidents/incidents, but I feel it would be difficult to find something local during this time.
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Oh? Where you part of the 35 that got laid off? You got more options than I had at least down there. I ended up going back to Montana to work. Actually playing in the snow right now.

Wileycoyote1911 · Dec 6, 2022

SEFL is hiring for a P&D driver at the Conley, Georgia terminal. P&D Driver in Conley, Georgia | Southeastern Freight Lines, Inc

MACK E-6 · Dec 6, 2022

road_runner said: ↑

Oh? Where you part of the 35 that got laid off? You got more options than I had at least down there. I ended up going back to Montana to work. Actually playing in the snow right now.
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Do you have the family back with you yet?

lual · Dec 6, 2022

@Jenkins2020 --

Full Job Description
Now Hiring Class A CDL FedEx Ground Drivers!

If you have experience as a Class A CDL Truck Driver for companies like FedEx, Western Express, Dollar General, Amazon, or Werner, you may be the perfect candidate!

Do you have a Class A CDL and an impeccable safety record? Regional Express Inc. is immediately hiring Class A CDL - FedEx Ground Solo Drivers! We are looking for dedicated and professional truck drivers to handle FedEx Ground dedicated runs from the Ellenwood, GA terminal safely and efficiently!

Our Solo Driver Pay & Benefits include:

.60 CPM

$1,200-$1,800 Weekly!

PTO!

Yearly Bonuses!

Health Insurance!

Paid Training!

$1,500 Sign on Bonus After 90 Days!

Position Details:

Night Dispatch from the Ellenwood Terminal

Unassigned 2,000- 3,000 miles weekly

Solo Driving!

Home Daily!

2018+ International and Freightliner, Day cabs and Sleepers

Manual Trucks

CDL Driver Requirements:

1 years of verifiable Tractor-Trailer driving experience in the last 3 years.

Clean Motor Vehicle Record- No accidents or tickets in the past 3 years.

Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

Must hold a valid Medical Card.

No felonies or violent or drug-related misdemeanors in the last 10 years.

CDL-A with double endorsement

No At-Fault Fatality Accidents ever.

Complete Background Check, MVR Screening, login to Clearinghouse, and take a Drug Test.

Bilingual, Military, and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,200.00 - $1,800.00 per week

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay

Signing bonus

Trucking driver type:

Company driver

Trucking home time:

Home daily

Experience:

Driving: 1 year (Preferred)

--Lual

lual · Dec 6, 2022

@Jenkins2020 --

Full Job Description
JW Ivester Logistics Inc. is a FedEx Linehaul Contractor immediately seeking (1) permanent driver for a SOLO FedEx Ground PM Linehaul Run.

Location: KENNESAW, GA (Marietta FedEx Terminal)

Shift Needed: PM Night Shift (Start Time 9-10PM) 5 or 6 Days Per Week Available!

Duties: Trips Between Terminals each day in the Southeast Area. No Touch Freight. Estimated 2,000 to 3,000 Local Miles per Week. Home Daily!

Pay: Approx. $1,300 to $1,700 Per Week. (Weekly Gaurantee based upon Experince!)

Job Requirements:

- 1 Year (12 Full Months) verifiable Job experience with CDL Driving History in Tractor with Trailer. Doubles Endorsement Required.

- Must have Clean Background

- Ability to drive a 10 Speed Manual Transmission a plus!

- Must be able to pass DOT Physical

- Must NOT have more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1,300.00 - $1,700.00 per week

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Supplemental pay types:

Safety bonus

Trucking driver type:

Company driver

Solo driver

Trucking home time:

Home daily

Experience:

Commercial Driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

CDL (Preferred)

Doubles/Triples Endorsement (Preferred)

--Lual

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