dockworkers/drivers...share your trailer horror stories

[Indy135]

i switched to UPS Freight from Roadway Express about 3 months ago now

the first thing i noticed....UPS workers do NOT know how to stack/brace freight

in my 3 months as a dockworker out of indianapolis, i literally have not had one trailer that didnt have atleast 1 skid that was either dumped, or dumped when i opened the door

its not that hard to use load bars people

i got a shipment from memphis today who i guess is known for sending out really ty loads that are always messy...some idiot put these 4 (1500 lbs each) pallets of these tiny cartons, about 250 per skid on top of some deck bars, and didnt brace them at all

so when i opened that door, there was hundreds and hundreds of these tiny cartons spilled all over the place

it just pisses me off, have some respect for your fellow workers even if they do work in a whole nother state or terminal

[UPGFSUP]

I feel your pain. I was with Roadway for 5 years before coming to Overnite. I was amazed at the lack of attention with loading the trailers compared to Roadway. There is a lot more attention being put forth recently to this problem. Hopefully, we will start to see better results soon.

[PADriver5]

After working the Mini-Hub run this week in Newburgh, NY it's no wonder customers can't get a freight delivery without damage! Between the careless unloading and loading procedures I saw alot of freight get damaged on the docks alone. Absolute chaos!

It's a wonder more people don't get hurt there.