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<blockquote data-quote="diesel96" data-source="post: 197125" data-attributes="member: 9859"><p>What a difference "safety first" means in Feeders than with Pkg Cars.In Feeders if we have a safety issue mechanically, we code it out under "other activity" and let dispatch know how much time it took to resolve.In traffic we just pick up the phone and tell dipatch we won't be on time.They understand,we can't speed(our trucks are governed anyway).We have schedules to maintain but safety truly comes first.It has to or people die!</p><p> </p><p>In pkg's,safety is a top priority,however sometimes I wonder in many cases performance issues and goals and the in-ability to be flexible sacrificies safety.</p><p> </p><p>For Ex:Road calls are avoided until all remedies are exhausted.I've been ask to drive with flat tires,been ask to drive when shifter is stuck in 3RD gear,been ask to drive with truck running all day(battery issues),I had no 2ND gear for a week until part came in.ETC...Why should Road calls count against the Mechanics Dept? I seen bad drivers tearing up vehicles on road, and driver's who dont write up their vehicles in the DVIR book.</p><p> </p><p>Another EX<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":P" title="Stick Out Tongue :P" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":P" />ressure from Mgrs to Perform<img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/frown.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" data-shortname=":(" />Not all mgrs but a good percentage)I used to be compared to the swing driver who covered my route"why does he do the job so much faster than you"?My un-acceptable answer was "Cause I'm Safer,remember Boss safety first".Then I reminded him I have 20 yrs safe driving(Cover driver has about 3 Accidents in 5 yrs)also I have'nt been on Workers Comp since the 80's(cover driver just came off comp -back injury).Cover driver was caught with his bulk head door wide open a few times,never written up cause he's a numbers guy.Mgr still felt I was stealing time cause I'm fequently "over-allowed".</p><p> </p><p>Do you think Mgnt would "look the other way" if I got caught with my bulk head door open.</p><p> </p><p>Has anybody recieved this message in the DIAD"You Must Make 9 five tonight".If I was a new guy that message is pretty threaten if I dont make it.Will drivers compromise safety to make 9 five at all cost?This driver won't because you know what Boss "SAFETY FIRST"!!!!!!!!!!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="diesel96, post: 197125, member: 9859"] What a difference "safety first" means in Feeders than with Pkg Cars.In Feeders if we have a safety issue mechanically, we code it out under "other activity" and let dispatch know how much time it took to resolve.In traffic we just pick up the phone and tell dipatch we won't be on time.They understand,we can't speed(our trucks are governed anyway).We have schedules to maintain but safety truly comes first.It has to or people die! In pkg's,safety is a top priority,however sometimes I wonder in many cases performance issues and goals and the in-ability to be flexible sacrificies safety. For Ex:Road calls are avoided until all remedies are exhausted.I've been ask to drive with flat tires,been ask to drive when shifter is stuck in 3RD gear,been ask to drive with truck running all day(battery issues),I had no 2ND gear for a week until part came in.ETC...Why should Road calls count against the Mechanics Dept? I seen bad drivers tearing up vehicles on road, and driver's who dont write up their vehicles in the DVIR book. Another EX:Pressure from Mgrs to Perform:(Not all mgrs but a good percentage)I used to be compared to the swing driver who covered my route"why does he do the job so much faster than you"?My un-acceptable answer was "Cause I'm Safer,remember Boss safety first".Then I reminded him I have 20 yrs safe driving(Cover driver has about 3 Accidents in 5 yrs)also I have'nt been on Workers Comp since the 80's(cover driver just came off comp -back injury).Cover driver was caught with his bulk head door wide open a few times,never written up cause he's a numbers guy.Mgr still felt I was stealing time cause I'm fequently "over-allowed". Do you think Mgnt would "look the other way" if I got caught with my bulk head door open. Has anybody recieved this message in the DIAD"You Must Make 9 five tonight".If I was a new guy that message is pretty threaten if I dont make it.Will drivers compromise safety to make 9 five at all cost?This driver won't because you know what Boss "SAFETY FIRST"!!!!!!!!!!!! [/QUOTE]
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