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That is all dependent on the individual driver, though. We have over 300 feeder drivers here. And I hate to say it, but at least a third, maybe more, are intimidated by management tactics. As a result, safety lags. A rushed driver is a dangerous driver, esp. in feeders. And the more package car burners that come back here, the worse it gets. We get guys who fly down the interstate and cut 30 to 90 minutes off a route.
They tried rushing me when I first got back here, but I drove PC for 21 years, and I'm not going to be pushed around. In fact, when they started harassing me about on property and start work times, and got my pre-trip book that they gave me in feeder school and brushed up on everything. Now I drive my mechanics and on-road sups nuts.
Tire doesn't have a valve stem cap? Go to the shop. Safety pin from the dolly hook slightly worn? Go to the shop. A tire feels slightly low? Go to the shop. A glad hand doesn't snap real tight? Go to the shop.
Trailer has a dent? Verify w/on-road. This, I've been doing at least three days a week.
In our building, safety is always talked about, but is often pushed to the rear when the beans start getting counted. It is up to every driver to make it a priority, but it really doesn't happen that way.
We're at 370+ on the 705 side and maybe 250+ on the 710 side of the building respectively. Most of the feeder trouble I've had was as a rookie or with earlier mgmt regimes The mgmt group we have now isn't so bad. In dispatch though you still have a clown or two try the "it's a hot load/cut off" routine , usually on the new guys. We try and get ahold of them as they come in and get them up to speed especially with the key phrases to retort with. "I do my best to get that trl there in time but be aware I will not break any laws or regulations to do so" is a fav.
Im a firm believer in keeping the ball in mgmts court and documenting their decisions. With it hits the fan and you remind them verbatim of what they said its a bit hard to discipline.