I feel your pain…..However, you have no idea how our asses are ridden by fedex. I know you walk into the back of your truck in the morning and see your truck slammed and think to yourself, "Damn my boss is making money hand over fist off the sweat of my brow." Well Mr. Fdxdriver, think again. If you want to know who is making the real money look at the stock over the last 3 years and sift through the earnings reports. Dig a bit deeper and realize that it is the contractor who is being exploited and unfortunately its a trickle down effect. Next time you see all those boxes basically figure that we are getting paid anywhere in the neighborhood of GROSS .20-.30 cents a box and 2 bucks a stop. Figure in the general liability, the workmen's comp, the diesel, the scanners that are not ours that are rented, many more nickel and dime charges. Payroll, matching FICA which is 7.53%. Haven't even touched the maintenance aspect or if there is a payment on the truck. 2 tires that aren't even new but recaps will run you 350-400 installed and tires don't last worth a crap. Drivers resting foot on clutch and all stop and go will run 1500.00 minimum and might last 2 years if your lucky as hell. A kingpin is 1500-2k. Boy I don't even know where to stop………LOL While the pay may not be the best, its a pretty darn secure job till you get something better. Best part for you is in at 7 and hopefully gone by 6. Grass not always greener on the other side unless your Fedex who makes 100% of the rules!!!!!!!!
Do all this math and figure out what conclusion you will come too? I think you may realize that your boss may not be taking advantage of you like you think? Do you have a manager that can cover your route or your contractor would have to drive when you need a day off? Your contractor must be small or not have the necessary help/manager because he is actually trying to make a living, and I don't even mean a decent living
I know it sucks but this is reality. I feel your pain and I mean that in a genuine way….
