outtatime
Well-Known Member
Your offer letter should have stated your starting rate of pay. If not, you need to ask the SM to giver you a new letter stating everything. Starting pay, what shift, time required in position before you can bid out.
Questions about transferring to RTD
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Operational needs
Virescit Vulnere Virtus
Very true. If not, they can pull some shenanigans. Always get everything in writing to protect yourself.
Route 66
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I made the switch many many years ago and is the only reason I'm still here. It comes with its own stressers and it's still FedEx BS, but it sure beats humping packages and dealing with customers all day (IMO at least).
Had I stayed with DGO I likely would have punched someone out long ago. Now I do my job and am pretty much left alone. As long as you're not intimidated by the idea of operating a large (and I mean much larger than any courier van out there) vehicle, I would say go for it.
Having a class A CDL can't hurt. And yes, if I were just starting out with little prospect of topping out in the next century, I'd take the training and say "hasta la vista, Baby - thanks for the ticket!" and bolt.
brown-nosing
Active Member
Okay I remembered to post an update. I spoke with my boss tonight. He introduced me to my soon to be new boss. We discussed the hours, pay, and training. He also said as soon as I get my Class A permit, he will list a position for me to fill right after peak.
He needs FT RTDs so I will be upgrading from PT Courier to FT RTD. He said pay is around $19-20/hr. For training, I will spend a week or two at another station practicing backing with the trucks. Once I'm good with that, training is 3 weeks in Philly. Then take the road test. Then start RTD.
He needs FT RTDs so I will be upgrading from PT Courier to FT RTD. He said pay is around $19-20/hr. For training, I will spend a week or two at another station practicing backing with the trucks. Once I'm good with that, training is 3 weeks in Philly. Then take the road test. Then start RTD.
brown-nosing
Active Member
Also he said it will be rotating shifts. Lots of 1900-0300 shifts. Doesn't phase me, though.
outtatime
Well-Known Member
Evening runs are way more relaxed than the morning rush of doing station shuttles.
brown-nosing
Active Member
Seems like that's usually the case. I'm looking at it as a good way to gain driving experience. Less traffic, less distraction.
Star B
White Lightening
But you get to deal with the drunks, falling asleep drivers, night construction, animals, and roads that aren't plowed nearly as much as during the day.. if you're in the snowbelt.
Additionally, if you can make your body swing to the other side of the clock, it's a good gig. However, the 2am-4am circadian rhythm sleep cycle does really suck.. even when you are used to it.
I ran a overnight shuttle for a different company way back when and even though I had my body mostly switched over, it was still tough during that time frame. I'd do it again though if the pay was similar/better than FDX.
Additionally, if you can make your body swing to the other side of the clock, it's a good gig. However, the 2am-4am circadian rhythm sleep cycle does really suck.. even when you are used to it.
I ran a overnight shuttle for a different company way back when and even though I had my body mostly switched over, it was still tough during that time frame. I'd do it again though if the pay was similar/better than FDX.
brown-nosing
Active Member
There's definitely pros and cons. I'm in MA so winters can be mild or God awful.
As far as the hours, working until 3AM won't be a big deal for me. However, if I had to work later than that, it would definitely take some getting used to.
SmithBarney
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Yes you'd have to have a Hazmat endorsement, not a "real" Trucker CDL... in the off chance you are moving Materials that require placarding.
SmithBarney
Well-Known Member
RTD is the same as swing pay, I don't know them all, but the first 3 steps are ~17.40 18.50 19.66........step 10 is 29.xx
Serf
Well-Known Member
The newer RTD's I talk with all have Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday hours. Almost all starting around 1700 and ending 0200. For Part timers obviously earlier. 20$ to start is pretty good, considering the company actually pays for your training and license. But to echo the theme; all the drivers are leaving after they get the license for companies that pay 10+ dollars more an hour.
Operational needs
Virescit Vulnere Virtus
Managers come and go. Get everything in writing in your offer letter. The name of the game at FedEx is CYA at all times.
brown-nosing
Active Member
What should I confirm is in the offer letter aside from FT status and pay rate? My PT Courier offer letter only included those two things if I remember correctly.
Operational needs
Virescit Vulnere Virtus
My offer letters have also included whether AM or PM, and scheduled work days.
Operational needs
Virescit Vulnere Virtus
Also, how long you must stay in position before being eligible to transfer.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
Do these offer letters include "subject to change" in the fine print and are they basically a contract between you and FedEx?
brown-nosing
Active Member
I'll make sure to read through it with a fine tooth comb. It's going to be at least a few weeks before I even see it. Have to work on getting my Class A permit first.
Operational needs
Virescit Vulnere Virtus
Yes. They call it "operational needs". And yes, it a contract. It's the only protection we have.
I actually used one to my advantage once when I was a swing driver. They scheduled me for 5 splits one week. I showed them my offer letter that said "no more than 3 splits a week". They backed down and probably scheduled another swing for 5. Lol.
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