Cactus
Just telling it like it is
Just hope that those 6 or 7 new hires don't get frustrated and quit before December 24th.
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!Retired!
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Doesn't matter to me either way.
Cactus
Just telling it like it is
Oh well, that'll be more work for you if they do quit.
MrFedEx
Engorged Member
Jackal is like vantexan. He hates FedEx and loves it at the same time. Can you say "Passive/Aggressive/Severely Conflicted"?
There are 2 stations in a nearby district that has a lot of trouble keeping employees. They are going to be getting an extra 15% in pay through the end of December to stick it through. Another 2 stations in that district are planning on having a large sick out the day after Thanksgiving or that Monday. People have been pushed too hard and are sick of the micro management to save Fred the billion or two that he wants.
!Retired!
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You are both right and wrong. There might be more work on my truck. But, that doesn't mean I can or will do more of it.
I've said it before. I've always loved what I do, but I don't agree with everything the company does.
Operational needs
Virescit Vulnere Virtus
Sooooo, at my station, we were informed that we WILL be working the three Saturdays before Christmas. Then today, watching Frontline, MT3 says that we are probably having full operations on Sunday, Dec 21. WTF?!?
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hypo hanna
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Be interesting to see how they plan to pull off that little scheduling trick.
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Virescit Vulnere Virtus
Just talked to my SM about it. He was shocked that I don't want to work on Sunday. Uh, just because you live at work doesn't mean I choose to. He said it will depend on weather, volume, hours, etc.
hypo hanna
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Exactly.... They can't do it and they know it. Just some PR to settle the nerves of the shippers who still remember last years mess. Sunday the 21st will be voluntary, if you have the dot hours available ....just like every other peak.
Operational needs
Virescit Vulnere Virtus
And if they change people driving vans and Sprinters to non-DOT, DOT hours no longer come unto play.
Thats asking for trouble. When you work too many hours. You lose focus. Almost as bad as,drunk driving.
59 Dano
I just want to make friends!
Or you can send a couple of handlers to driving school. Give them a couple of hours total of learning to use a powerpad and a manageable delivery area on a day when commitment times aren't an issue (such as Sunday) and let them have at it.
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Virescit Vulnere Virtus
Why?
MAKAVELI
Well-Known Member
Because with non dot status they wouldn't have to take a physical and drug test.
59 Dano
I just want to make friends!
During peak? Why not?
We've had handlers who wanted extra hours and enjoyed going out on the road.
Who says I love it? I just want accurate info about what's going on, not alot of hype. You posted about making us non-dot, said you'd have more later. Well, where is it? Or were you just stirring the pot? No one as yet has said when this will take place, if it's national or up to each state. Instead of taking shots how about some solid info?
MAKAVELI
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I've seen non dot postings in California.
MrFedEx
Engorged Member
It's both self-explanatory and obvious. The temporary pay hike has already been announced for stations that have severe employee shortages and the non-DOT deal is also underway. Try and keep-up.
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