Ask a Feeder Driver, Feeder Driver FAQ

[Coldworld]

But, if it is minor, you usually get your job back after a day or two off.

If it is major, you could lose your job permanently or be off for months before coming back.

If it's minor they try to sweep it under the rug....lol

 

[Coldworld]

Same deal. If they think its avoidable they fire you. If unavoidable then back on the road with a safety ride

They "fire" you.... there, fixed it!!

 

[Indecisi0n]

If a feeder driver hurts himself on meal, say from over eating, since he isn't on the clock is that workmans comp or disability?

 

[Coldworld]

If a feeder driver hurts himself on meal, say from over eating, since he isn't on the clock is that workmans comp or disability?

You better watch it... might have some feeder drivers standing a few feet away from you and start to bounce your ass with their bellies...

 

[Indecisi0n]

You better watch it... might have some feeder drivers standing a few feet away from you and start to bounce your ass with their bellies...

Is that a bad thing?

 

[retiredTxfeeder]

I guess there isn't anyone in the package car division that wants this job.

 

[barnyard]

pretty sure the are advertising for temp jobs.

 

[olroadbeech]

I guess there isn't anyone in the package car division that wants this job.
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they called and asked if i wanted to come back for peak. i just laughed and told them hope there are a bunch of snowstorms all december.

 

[brownIEman]

they called and asked if i wanted to come back for peak. i just laughed and told them hope there are a bunch of snowstorms all december.

And you wonder why they were happy to see you go?
I totally respect your desire to stand up for yourself and your union brothers and sisters. But there are ways to stand up for yourself and your union siblings without being an A-hole. That comment tells me you do not know any, or chose to ignore them.

 

[olroadbeech]

And you wonder why they were happy to see you go?
I totally respect your desire to stand up for yourself and your union brothers and sisters. But there are ways to stand up for yourself and your union siblings without being an A-hole. That comment tells me you do not know any, or chose to ignore them.

joking buddy..........
gimme a break.

 

[FrigidFTSup]

joking buddy..........
gimme a break.

It's just hard to tell whether you were loved or hated, changes daily.

 

[averageguy14]

What are some ways to help you stay up through the night?

 

[jaker]

What are some ways to help you stay up through the night?

Sleep during the day and power nap when you can

 

[Johney]

What are some ways to help you stay up through the night?

Cocaine?

 

[Rick Ross]

 

[olroadbeech]

What are some ways to help you stay up through the night?

to get the most sleep during the day we darkened the bedroom with heavy curtains and used fans so outside noises would not awaken.

power naps was also mentioned. with practise you learn to sleep 10-15 minutes at a time in a pinch or combine your meal and breaks for a longer nap. however, sometimes you wake up more groggy from these longer naps.

I would make more frequent stops to walk around the trailers and bump tires and check airlines. bosses didn't like that sometimes but too bad if i needed to be refreshed.

also fresh air by opening the windows on a cold night.

running around the trailers also helped wake me up if i could feel myself getting stale. gets the blood flowing to the brain.

coffee and energy drinks help a little but if you are real tired it really doesn't help. nothing usually works but real rest like a power nap.

 

[burrheadd]

Any of these should work

 

[cosmo1]

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Any of these should work

Yellow jackets, FTMFW!

 

[burrheadd]

Yellow jackets, FTMFW!

Could get them for $1 apiece if you knew the right feeder driver

Circa mid 1980s

 

[cosmo1]

Could get them for $1 apiece if you knew the right feeder driver

Circa mid 1980s

I haven't seen one since the mid '70's.

My preference in drugs was in the other direction.