ground-pound
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Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar?? L1??
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Daffyduck528
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Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
We're staying at FDCC but were also not disgruntled. A little sad but not disgruntled. It looks like every carrier but landstar is looking into this and it will probably be the model into the coming years.
We're staying at FDCC but were also not disgruntled. A little sad but not disgruntled. It looks like every carrier but landstar is looking into this and it will probably be the model into the coming years.
zorry
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Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
It'd be silly to leave now, if leaving ONLY because of the rate change.
You know the system, the customers.
Why not run the program a few months and analyze your own personal results ?
It cost money to change companies. For some odd reason some may prosper under the new plan.
And you don't know if there may be tweaks along the way.
Why panic now ?
Those other opportunities will be there in Aug and Sept.
It isn't like getting there first gives you any seniority at the new carrier.
It'd be silly to leave now, if leaving ONLY because of the rate change.
You know the system, the customers.
Why not run the program a few months and analyze your own personal results ?
It cost money to change companies. For some odd reason some may prosper under the new plan.
And you don't know if there may be tweaks along the way.
Why panic now ?
Those other opportunities will be there in Aug and Sept.
It isn't like getting there first gives you any seniority at the new carrier.
jamom123
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Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
Well spoken Zorry.
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Well spoken Zorry.
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jamom123
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Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
I don't think this will be the norm. This is expediting not dedicated, if i wanted a flat rate i could run for a dedicated company. I would have a schedule, know where i'm going, when i'm going and how many miles i'm driving. The entire point of expedited freight is not knowing, being on call at all times and not knowing where you're going, when you're going and how many miles your running. In my opinion flat rate isn't the way to go if it was every company would already be on flat rate.
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I don't think this will be the norm. This is expediting not dedicated, if i wanted a flat rate i could run for a dedicated company. I would have a schedule, know where i'm going, when i'm going and how many miles i'm driving. The entire point of expedited freight is not knowing, being on call at all times and not knowing where you're going, when you're going and how many miles your running. In my opinion flat rate isn't the way to go if it was every company would already be on flat rate.
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Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
Don't look now....but MOST of the bigger carriers Panther/E-1/Fedex....ARE on a flat rate!.......
Don't look now....but MOST of the bigger carriers Panther/E-1/Fedex....ARE on a flat rate!.......
Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
Might want to let us correct you, every carrier but Landstar and Load One !!!!!!!
Might want to let us correct you, every carrier but Landstar and Load One !!!!!!!
zorry
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Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
I hope you're right. As are most of your co-workers.
Are you saying John wouldn't make adjustments that would keep you working ? Or to improve his business ?
I hope you're right. As are most of your co-workers.
Are you saying John wouldn't make adjustments that would keep you working ? Or to improve his business ?
Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
The issue what is whats happening NOW.... Iam sure John/Load1 will do whatever he feels right for his business. Just as WE/ O/O 's will do the same.
The issue what is whats happening NOW.... Iam sure John/Load1 will do whatever he feels right for his business. Just as WE/ O/O 's will do the same.
Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
A real owner operator: definition- when others tell you when, and where to go and one does not have any say so on the rate to be paid? Rates may spiral down so low someday, it won't pay to be an o/o, just company vans with a driver,,,oh- trucking companies already do that,,still paying 30cpm there.............................big money.
Note: reefer loads paying $4.16 a mile for real o/o, just good old frozen foods..icecream down to 3.16 a mile last week....
A real owner operator: definition- when others tell you when, and where to go and one does not have any say so on the rate to be paid? Rates may spiral down so low someday, it won't pay to be an o/o, just company vans with a driver,,,oh- trucking companies already do that,,still paying 30cpm there.............................big money.
Note: reefer loads paying $4.16 a mile for real o/o, just good old frozen foods..icecream down to 3.16 a mile last week....
Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
Some will leave right away, some will "wait and see how it goes". The one's that leave right away know their numbers and know it will not work. Some of those that will wait, will find it hard to do the same loads they use to do at a lower rate, is a hard pill to take. The others will fall for the .." we did this to keep your wheels turning.." (smiles for miles). They will work harder not smarter.
Dam(n) the mule... Load the Wagon ...
Some will leave right away, some will "wait and see how it goes". The one's that leave right away know their numbers and know it will not work. Some of those that will wait, will find it hard to do the same loads they use to do at a lower rate, is a hard pill to take. The others will fall for the .." we did this to keep your wheels turning.." (smiles for miles). They will work harder not smarter.
Dam(n) the mule... Load the Wagon ...
Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
Yep, it happened to me 6 times. So, I guess I can ride it out for the first 5 cuts at least. lol
Yep, it happened to me 6 times. So, I guess I can ride it out for the first 5 cuts at least. lol
Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
I agree, every company needs to constantly change and evolve to remain healthy and competitive in the market. Each company will decide what they feel is best for them.
With that being said.....We have NO intention or are even considering a change away from percentage based pay at this time.
I agree, every company needs to constantly change and evolve to remain healthy and competitive in the market. Each company will decide what they feel is best for them.
With that being said.....We have NO intention or are even considering a change away from percentage based pay at this time.
Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
Read thru the corporate lingo....KEY words like in bold....But there might come a time as in "every company needs to constantly change and evolve to remain healthy and competitive in the market ".....John should run for governor of Mi.......LOL
PS...I like what John said...but I've heard the same before....
E-1 said this many times..... "every company needs to constantly change and evolve to remain healthy and competitive in the market".....as they lowered our rates to pay share holders...
Read thru the corporate lingo....KEY words like in bold....But there might come a time as in "every company needs to constantly change and evolve to remain healthy and competitive in the market ".....John should run for governor of Mi.......LOL
PS...I like what John said...but I've heard the same before....
E-1 said this many times..... "every company needs to constantly change and evolve to remain healthy and competitive in the market".....as they lowered our rates to pay share holders...
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Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
Well the world does change. Who would have thought DEF, In-Cab technology and so much more would exist just a decade ago? Heck we were not even an expedite carrier a decade ago. The last thing I ever saw coming was cargo vans! LOL. So change is inevitable in any business. Most companies that do not evolve, end up out of business. That evolution does not have to be a bad thing. I would like to think that is has been a positive in the majority of ways for us.
Not a real secret, but we have long prided ourselves by not being a follow the herd company. As well I think we have a major advantage over the majority of our large competitors in the fact that we are privately owned. I get to make decisions for the long term vs the next one or two quarterly reports to the board and shareholders. Now I am sure they would fairly argue the virtues of being public and venture capital owned companies from their side. But I think this works better for us.
Well the world does change. Who would have thought DEF, In-Cab technology and so much more would exist just a decade ago? Heck we were not even an expedite carrier a decade ago. The last thing I ever saw coming was cargo vans! LOL. So change is inevitable in any business. Most companies that do not evolve, end up out of business. That evolution does not have to be a bad thing. I would like to think that is has been a positive in the majority of ways for us.
Not a real secret, but we have long prided ourselves by not being a follow the herd company. As well I think we have a major advantage over the majority of our large competitors in the fact that we are privately owned. I get to make decisions for the long term vs the next one or two quarterly reports to the board and shareholders. Now I am sure they would fairly argue the virtues of being public and venture capital owned companies from their side. But I think this works better for us.
Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
Very well put Boss.....it is very nice to make this big money.....but a little less idle time and I could give up collecting aluminum cans and loose change from Walmart parking lots......LOL..Poke poke....
Very well put Boss.....it is very nice to make this big money.....but a little less idle time and I could give up collecting aluminum cans and loose change from Walmart parking lots......LOL..Poke poke....
Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
Welcome to your first month in expediting! Oh wait you are not a newbie......
Welcome to your first month in expediting! Oh wait you are not a newbie......
Re: Disgruntled FEDEX CC st8 truck drivers.....Where are they gonna go?? Landstar??
I could really starve in Michigan, they have deposit on cans....pickins are slim.....LOL
Welcome to your first month in expediting! Oh wait you are not a newbie......
I could really starve in Michigan, they have deposit on cans....pickins are slim.....LOL