I posted a few minutes ago in the FedEx Custom Critical forum that Diane and I have left that carrier for another (Landstar Express America).
The post was the post and I thought little more about it as we prepare to enjoy a quiet weekend. But with questions already coming to us by phone and e-mail, it is evident that many eyes are on us. That being the case, it is important to share the following:
1. While Diane and I believe this to be a good move FOR US, we have nothing to say about our new carrier. We have not even been to orientation yet. If you want to know more about any carrier, talk to recruiters and talk to contractors who have experience with the company.
2. If you are thinking about leaving FedEx Custom Critical, do not breathe a word of it to anyone unless you are prepared to be terminated without notice.
Regular readers know that Diane and I have been making our intentions known here on EO and on my blog for a while now. We also told people at the office. Additionally, we signed a release that allows our new carrier to contact FedEx Custom Critical and obtain our contact dates, driving record and other such info. While we planned to leave, it also made sense to haul freight and make money while the paperwork cleared.
Seventeen hours before we would have given our official notice on Thursday, FedEx Custom Critical called on Wednesday (06/22/11) to give us theirs. I learned then that when FedEx Custom Critical gives its 10 day notice of their intent to terminate the lease agreement, the call comes without warning and no reason or explanation is provided. You are simply told that your lease agreement will be terminated as of a certain date. You are then told that a letter with instructions is being sent to your home.
In our case, the call was well timed since it gave us a one day jump start on our move from one carrier to another. As we were driving into the Qualcomm shop to have the FedEx equipment removed, our new carrier called with the final detail we were waiting for before serving notice ourselves.
We went next to the drug test clinic and then to a truck stop for the DOT inspection. Already having our paperwork in, and getting this stuff quickly done, we were approved on Friday and able to get into orientation this coming Monday. On the way to the orientation location, we made a stop to have the FDCC-required speed limiter removed.
That's our story. Your story might be totally different if FDCC gets wind that you are thinking about leaving. If you are, be very, very careful about what you say and who you say it too. It may be best to keep it to yourself for as long as you possibly can.
I would not post this at all if people were not contacting us like they are. We had no idea that so many were so seriously interested in other opportunities.
Diane and I are not recruiting anybody for any carrier or encouraging anyone to leave FDCC. This is just a friendly word to the wise. It is a big deal to change carriers. If and when you do, you want it to be on your terms, not theirs.
The post was the post and I thought little more about it as we prepare to enjoy a quiet weekend. But with questions already coming to us by phone and e-mail, it is evident that many eyes are on us. That being the case, it is important to share the following:
1. While Diane and I believe this to be a good move FOR US, we have nothing to say about our new carrier. We have not even been to orientation yet. If you want to know more about any carrier, talk to recruiters and talk to contractors who have experience with the company.
2. If you are thinking about leaving FedEx Custom Critical, do not breathe a word of it to anyone unless you are prepared to be terminated without notice.
Regular readers know that Diane and I have been making our intentions known here on EO and on my blog for a while now. We also told people at the office. Additionally, we signed a release that allows our new carrier to contact FedEx Custom Critical and obtain our contact dates, driving record and other such info. While we planned to leave, it also made sense to haul freight and make money while the paperwork cleared.
Seventeen hours before we would have given our official notice on Thursday, FedEx Custom Critical called on Wednesday (06/22/11) to give us theirs. I learned then that when FedEx Custom Critical gives its 10 day notice of their intent to terminate the lease agreement, the call comes without warning and no reason or explanation is provided. You are simply told that your lease agreement will be terminated as of a certain date. You are then told that a letter with instructions is being sent to your home.
In our case, the call was well timed since it gave us a one day jump start on our move from one carrier to another. As we were driving into the Qualcomm shop to have the FedEx equipment removed, our new carrier called with the final detail we were waiting for before serving notice ourselves.
We went next to the drug test clinic and then to a truck stop for the DOT inspection. Already having our paperwork in, and getting this stuff quickly done, we were approved on Friday and able to get into orientation this coming Monday. On the way to the orientation location, we made a stop to have the FDCC-required speed limiter removed.
That's our story. Your story might be totally different if FDCC gets wind that you are thinking about leaving. If you are, be very, very careful about what you say and who you say it too. It may be best to keep it to yourself for as long as you possibly can.
I would not post this at all if people were not contacting us like they are. We had no idea that so many were so seriously interested in other opportunities.
Diane and I are not recruiting anybody for any carrier or encouraging anyone to leave FDCC. This is just a friendly word to the wise. It is a big deal to change carriers. If and when you do, you want it to be on your terms, not theirs.
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