Horrible. My condolences to his family.
We don't know what caused this to happen but I just sake my head when I see some of our drivers pushing 50 MPH in 35 MPH zone. It dangerous plus more productivity is only rewarded with more work. Drivers, if they're giving an honest effort, need to have lates. Lates are how management know when a route is over extended. We believe management is tricking DRA in order to boost SPH and putting some routes in danger(for those drivers willing to lead foot it). This isn't the military. Drivers shouldn't be expected to lay down their lives for this job. All that should be expected is an honest effort.How sad. 55 years old, 31 years with Express. Probably racing to make his RTB time.
31 year employee. Hope Fedex does something more for the family than make him the subject of our next "time clock safety subject."
Cactus, while I do understand where you are coming from, your suggestion of a wrongful death suit is without merit.
I have to ask Dave. Why would anyone try to take a train on if they didn't feel pressured to do so for whatever inconsequential reason? I wouldn't ever, but some people feel the pressure of the things management asks of them. This may of been the issue.Our new center manager is from Vermont and told us a similar story about a UPS driver and an uncontrolled RR crossing. The driver survived the crash but has never been the same since.
Cactus, while I do understand where you are coming from, your suggestion of a wrongful death suit is without merit.