Sour Shoes
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How long is training usually? Seems like alot of stuff you just gotta experience on the road. Did you guys use alot of maps and or GPS the first couple of weeks?
The training period has really shrunken over the years thanks to greediness at the upper levels but also depends on a stations training budget too. Used maps until I learned an area but never got rid of them because there'd always be that one wayward address that would need looking up. GPS? There wasn't any back early 90's when I started out. Old school all the way.How long is training usually? Seems like alot of stuff you just gotta experience on the road. Did you guys use alot of maps and or GPS the first couple of weeks?
How long is training usually? Seems like alot of stuff you just gotta experience on the road. Did you guys use alot of maps and or GPS the first couple of weeks?
Yes. The use of any electronic devices is prohibited while driving.McNugget,
are windshield mounted GPS units still prohibited?
I saw a few Express drivers using them in my neck of the woods, because we don't have cellphone reception all the time
Are all PM couriers trained on those 700 step vans or just non DOT drivers, using the < 10k freight liners or similar cargo vans?
As long as the driver isn't touching the device while driving... like a hud, same as glancing over the instrument panel for speed, oil, coolant temperature, etc.Yes. The use of any electronic devices is prohibited while driving.
In my area, all DOT drivers are trained in a 700. That way they can drive a 700, 900, and anything smaller. All non-DOT are trained in an Econoline and are limited to driving a Sprinter or similar style and the Econoline style vans. They typically train in the biggest vehicle you can drive and you can drive down in size. Just like when you attend Tractor Training class. They will usually certify you to drive a Bob truck even though you actually didn't train in that truck.McNugget,
are windshield mounted GPS units still prohibited?
I saw a few Express drivers using them in my neck of the woods, because we don't have cellphone reception all the time
Are all PM couriers trained on those 700 step vans or just non DOT drivers, using the < 10k freight liners or similar cargo vans?
Of course not all Express drivers are DOT, but I imagine most start out trained on a 700 or 6
If you have a windshield holder for a phone or GPS that rule seems silly. As long as you aren't playing with it on the road. Why do they have DOT and NON DOT drivers? Whats the difference?
Vehicle weight. 10K is the cutoff.
Oh ok, well the job I applied for is DOT, so I wonder if that means my route is a busy pickup route and I'll be driving the bigger vehicles if I get the job
...or perhaps they want you to be DOT qualified so that you can operate whatever vehicle, regardless of weight, is available when you start your shift...
These days if they don't designate your route as non-DOT then most likely you will be driving a stepvan. If your route is busy enough you'll need the space.Oh ok, well the job I applied for is DOT, so I wonder if that means my route is a busy pickup route and I'll be driving the bigger vehicles if I get the job
FedEx will usually do the opposite of what seems to be common sense. It's the FedEx way.Good point... Seems like they should do that for all new hires then, no?