fedex fleet
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Hi Davekc
Went out to that site also and could not get anywhere. What headings did you look under to find that info? Feel like that information would be handy to have.
Thanks
Went out to that site also and could not get anywhere. What headings did you look under to find that info? Feel like that information would be handy to have.
Thanks
Will your recruiter give you that info instead of the C.C.? It sure would be interesting to know what those numbers are and how they have changed this year.
Sorry, totals are not listed that way. You are correct, you will need a recruiter for vehicle type totals. Examples of comparing "C" units to "D" units.
For additional info go to www.dot.gov.
then to safety and security, and then to company searches.
Info can be retrieved by company name, DOT, or MSC number.
Davekc.
For additional info go to www.dot.gov.
then to safety and security, and then to company searches.
Info can be retrieved by company name, DOT, or MSC number.
Davekc.
TeamDrivers2
Expert Expediter
Ask your friendly recruiter for actual unit count ??
Ain't gonna happen !!
Ask each and every one of them seperatly and you'll get a different number out of each and every one of them.
And thats a fact !!
I had that very conversation with mine not long ago and was told he dosn't even trust the numbers he's given. I guess when the actual units are swapping around at such a fast pace , it's hard to be accurate.
Proof of this is kinda understandable as I just re-ran into a "D" unit with the 3rd different team in it since May of this year.
Ain't gonna happen !!
Ask each and every one of them seperatly and you'll get a different number out of each and every one of them.
And thats a fact !!
I had that very conversation with mine not long ago and was told he dosn't even trust the numbers he's given. I guess when the actual units are swapping around at such a fast pace , it's hard to be accurate.
Proof of this is kinda understandable as I just re-ran into a "D" unit with the 3rd different team in it since May of this year.
Perhaps someone can help me, for I fail to understand the value of an owner/operator knowing the fleet size of his carrier. I often hear drivers discussing carrier fleet sizes and run counts that are of great importance to the carrier but are useless to an owner. The only thing in this regard that is important to me is my fleet size and my run count, and as we all know, placing oneself or just being in the right place at the right time is the key to expediter successes. Too many trucks laying over on the west coast can mean busier trucks on the east coast and vice versa.
Too many variables impact the fleet size number that make knowing it less meaningful to us. Trucks out of service, trucks laying over enroute pickup, trucks on a run, trucks out of hours.
Many of us have had three runs in one day and one run that took three days so I don't think run counts, corelated to fleet size, would have any value in an owner's long range business planning.
Of importance to an owner, I believe, is the long term, i.e. annual average loads taken, period of availability, average dollars for all miles and miles driven. For example: During the period 2002-2004 Fedex Custom Critical reports the average D-size truck was available 274 days per year and accepted 168 loads, or 1 load every 39 hours. That average D truck drove a total of 98,947 miles. What difference would knowing fleet size matter if an owner could maintain average or better statistics and, most importantly, be pleased with that performance
Too many variables impact the fleet size number that make knowing it less meaningful to us. Trucks out of service, trucks laying over enroute pickup, trucks on a run, trucks out of hours.
Many of us have had three runs in one day and one run that took three days so I don't think run counts, corelated to fleet size, would have any value in an owner's long range business planning.
Of importance to an owner, I believe, is the long term, i.e. annual average loads taken, period of availability, average dollars for all miles and miles driven. For example: During the period 2002-2004 Fedex Custom Critical reports the average D-size truck was available 274 days per year and accepted 168 loads, or 1 load every 39 hours. That average D truck drove a total of 98,947 miles. What difference would knowing fleet size matter if an owner could maintain average or better statistics and, most importantly, be pleased with that performance
Terryandrene,
Not sure what you think we want the numbers for. It is interesting to know some of the facts about the company you work for. We are happy with where we are at and the loads we are getting. Staying as busy as want.
Not sure what you think we want the numbers for. It is interesting to know some of the facts about the company you work for. We are happy with where we are at and the loads we are getting. Staying as busy as want.
I would like to thank everyone for there input, I will contact recruiter. As for Mr. Fedex you must be a corporate man or are you realy a dispatcher because you sound like the ones I talk to I would appreciate no further help from you. I fleet counts are relevent to me and any other owner who might want to add a vehicle to there fleet when your trying to see if they are blowing smoke up my dress or telling me the truth. And yes We have been very busy and just want to know simply if its because counts are up or Trucks down. Have a Nice day Stay safe on the road.
I personally am not too concerned about fleet size but I have a friend who gets that info from his contractor coordinator every week. I don't believe that is supposed to be classified information? Just curious what you're CC says? They have the breakdown in unit sizes also
I didn't see a poster named Mr. FedEx? Are you referring to Terry?
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For this type of information to be of value, you need other pieces of the puzzle.
The amount of trucks is one piece.
But in addition,
you likely will need the following;
How many trucks within the fleet total are actually in service?
Breakdown of vehicle sizes.
Total of loads vs available fleet truck total. Will give some average as to how many are sitting.
A tonage index. (This will tell you the weight of each load) A indicator of which vehicles are moving the freight. If for example you see a high percentage of 30,000lb loads, you know TT's are moving this freight.
Length per haul, per catagory. This will tell you how much team or single work they have. And of course you are questimating.
It just gives you a snapshot of a companies activities during a particular time of year.
And lastly, If doing something specialized like reefer, liftgate, ect.
How many loads are they moving with that type of equipment?
Just thought I would throw that out there.
Davekc
owner
21 years
The amount of trucks is one piece.
But in addition,
you likely will need the following;
How many trucks within the fleet total are actually in service?
Breakdown of vehicle sizes.
Total of loads vs available fleet truck total. Will give some average as to how many are sitting.
A tonage index. (This will tell you the weight of each load) A indicator of which vehicles are moving the freight. If for example you see a high percentage of 30,000lb loads, you know TT's are moving this freight.
Length per haul, per catagory. This will tell you how much team or single work they have. And of course you are questimating.
It just gives you a snapshot of a companies activities during a particular time of year.
And lastly, If doing something specialized like reefer, liftgate, ect.
How many loads are they moving with that type of equipment?
Just thought I would throw that out there.
Davekc
owner
21 years
terry and renee they are two of best people i know
terry is not mr fedex he has alway helped anybody that has needed it
and always tell's it as it is always trueful
they have also helped out alot of people understand what expediter's life style is all about
all he's want's is that you have ideal what you are getting yourself into
terry and renee set the standard for everybody else to meet
terry is not mr fedex he has alway helped anybody that has needed it
and always tell's it as it is always trueful
they have also helped out alot of people understand what expediter's life style is all about
all he's want's is that you have ideal what you are getting yourself into
terry and renee set the standard for everybody else to meet
Mr Fedex is 100% correct, overall fleet size means nothing in the long run. What counts is your fleet and can your carrier keep YOU busy. There are many small Mom/pop carriers that can dispatch you out on a trip but cannot get you a backhaul whereas the larger carriers with large fleets can and do generate the business needed to keep you going.
Mr Fedex #2
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One piece of information that is nice to have is the rate of owner turnover. If one company has a 90% annual turnover rate of owners and another company has a 40% owner turnover rate, the owners at the 40% turnover company might be happier than the owners at the other company.
On the other hand, the 40% turnover company might be lying to you about their turnover rate among owners.
On the other hand, the 40% turnover company might be lying to you about their turnover rate among owners.