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Woman Killed After Being Thrown from FedEx Truck in Perry County

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by RickG, Apr 9, 2013.

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  1. Apr 9, 2013 #1
    RickG

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    Just a local delivery van but you can bet there will be a lawsuit and investigation . Trainee ? I've never seen 2 people in a FedEx van . Now the question of liability . This was a contractor owned FedEx Ground van . How liable is FedEx ? Will this ruin the O/O if he is sued ?




    http://spencer-perrycounty.14news.com/news/news/93333-passenger-dies-after-falling-out-fed-ex-truck
     
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  3. Apr 9, 2013 #2
    48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    I've seen 2 to a van. Not often, but I've seen it. Perhaps a training situation.
     
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  4. Apr 9, 2013 #3
    Dryver

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    During busy periods they'll have a helper, UPS does the same.
     
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    skibum_63 Thanks this.
  5. Apr 9, 2013 #4
    FLATBED

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    See a lot of the local delivery vans being driven by IDIOTS , they think its the #11 NASCAR Toyota FED EX sponsors , speeding , no signals , cutting / out of traffic
     
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  7. Apr 9, 2013 #5
    RickG

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    A lot of negative effects after FedEx Ground contractors sued to be classified as employees . They won the battle but lost the war . FedEx eliminated single route contracts to avoid the grounds for employee status . With multiple routes O/O's had to hire drivers . The quality of drivers declined considerably .
     
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  8. Apr 9, 2013 #6
    RAGE 18

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    And the driver didn't see that coming? The vans I assume are those that have tall doors and are always open? Gets me kinda nervous when I see them guys and I say gosh I hope that guy is buckled up...and here comes the passenger. Messed up way to go.
     
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  9. Apr 9, 2013 #7
    critters

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    the supervisors ride along with drivers to see how things are going.
     
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  10. Apr 9, 2013 #8
    RickG

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    Are you sure about that ? FedEx Ground drivers are not FedEx employees . The are either the contractor that owns the truck or a driver hired by the contractor .
     
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  11. Apr 9, 2013 #9
    Passin Thru

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    Sure can, they are still considered a part of FEDEX and have to be supervised but it's probably safety riding along.
     
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  12. Apr 9, 2013 #10
    Raezzor

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    Gotta hand it to FedEx for coming up with new ways to kill people.
     
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