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Definition of "qualified"

BEARTRUCKER

BEARTRUCKER

Seasoned Expediter
What is the definition of "qualified" that I see in ads for carriers?
What qualifies a driver for FECC WG?
Lets say someone had a CDL B and has only driven school buses, does that qualify them for a FECC DR unit?
 
Doggie Daddy

Doggie Daddy

Veteran Expediter
BEARTRUCKER said:
What is the definition of "qualified" that I see in ads for carriers?
What qualifies a driver for FECC WG?
Lets say someone had a CDL B and has only driven school buses, does that qualify them for a FECC DR unit?
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To some fleet owners,yes that would qualify them.(God help us all):eek:
 
Humble2drive

Humble2drive

Expert Expediter
Mr. BEARTRUCKER,

When you see an ad placed by an owner that states they are looking for FECC "qualified" drivers it generally means that they are looking for someone who has actually submitted the necessary paperwork to Fed Ex CC and Fed Ex has completed all of the necessary background checks and approved this person.

They are then considered "qualified". An outline of all of the necessary requirements is clearly posted to the FECC recruiting web site and YES a commercial bus driver could qualify.

It sounds as if you may be insinuating that this driver who transported young lives around in a 40 ft vehicle may not be up to the task of transporting freight in a 40 ft vehicle?

I went through an excellent TT training program; however, my CDL A had expired when I decided to go with FECC so I requalified by taking a "Road Test" at a FECC approved training school.

The only vehicle available for that road test? You guessed it, a school bus. I could swear that thing was longer than 40 ft with a turning radius of two football fields and it had a wag that could take out a row of cars next to you.

Anyway, I would rather drive my straight truck with a load of quiet freight in back than a school bus full of living breathing screaming distractions any day and I am not so sure that a former bus driver poses any particular threat.

If sounds like you may have had an experience to the contrary. If so then please post it or pm me.
 
BEARTRUCKER

BEARTRUCKER

Seasoned Expediter
Thank you for the clarifiaction of "qualified".
I quess my beef is actually with the fleet owner as to what they consider "qualified".

I went through an excellent TT training program; however, my CDL A had expired when I decided to go with FECC so I requalified by taking a "Road Test" at a FECC approved training school.

The only vehicle available for that road test? You guessed it, a school bus. I could swear that thing was longer than 40 ft with a turning radius of two football fields and it had a wag that could take out a row of cars next to you.
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Yes, there is quite a difference in driving/manuvering a TT versus a ST versus a bus. You had over the road experience in handling a truck.
It is up to the truck owner to decide on the quality of qualifications they desire in a driver.

From the FECC site:

  • All straight truck drivers (C & D units) must have:
  • Six months minimum, verifiable commercial driving experience in same size vehicle intended to operate or greater within the past two years of the driver application date or
  • Pass a road test from a commercial driver training school pre-approved by FedEx Custom Critical
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If I owned a fleet of pricey trucks, I would want more than the above. I would like some verifiable expediting experience.
Yes, hauling kids is different than hauling time sensitive freight around the country that may involve explosives, radiation, delicate items, refeered items, confidential items, etc.

But, then I'm not the owner or their dedicated recruiter at the carrier, I'm just a driver with years of experience in expediting (Elite and WG) - what do I know??:D
 
Humble2drive

Humble2drive

Expert Expediter
BEARTRUCKER said:
. . . I quess my beef is actually with the fleet owner as to what they consider "qualified". . .

. . .It is up to the truck owner to decide on the quality of qualifications they desire in a driver. . .

. . .If I owned a fleet of pricey trucks, I would want more than the above. . . :D
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Absolutely! I agree 100% because if they were my trucks I would be meeting the drivers in person for an interview and checking references myself along with having a meeting of the minds regarding expectations.
In your situation, the fleet owner that you are contracted with has decided to do none of the above and has deferred the entire qualification process to Fed Ex. If Fed Ex determines the canidate to be "qualified" then that is good enough for them and they will hire that person sight unseen.
Neither you nor I would do business in that manner; however, we are not in a position to make that decision and the fleet owner is.
 
BEARTRUCKER

BEARTRUCKER

Seasoned Expediter
In your situation, the fleet owner that you are contracted with has decided to do none of the above and has deferred the entire qualification process to Fed Ex. If Fed Ex determines the canidate to be "qualified" then that is good enough for them and they will hire that person sight unseen.
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Warm, breathing, pass the whiz-quiz, CDL-B in hand, hazmat endosement, govt cleared...here's the keys!:eek:
 
M

Mcarriers

Guest
There is a difference between being qualified @ FDCC and being WG qualified. First in order to be qualified for WG FDCC has to have a need for more WG drivers, the last I heard was that was a freeze on new WG drivers. But that might have changed since this summer. Your best bet is to contact your recruiter to find out all of the info necessary to qualify for WG.
 
nightcreacher

nightcreacher

Veteran Expediter
When I lQQk for a qualified FDCC driver,I'm lQQking for one that is already driving a FDCC truck,and if needing one W/G qualified,same goes,they need to already be in W/G.Just haveing the necessary paperwork,and authorized,might still take some time getting the driver actually in the fleet,and getting into W/G can take much longer.
 
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