Indecisi0n
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When I go to another hub I'm going to rip it off someone's tractor and run!
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We had a feeder driver retire years ago, and was presented the brass one off his flat-nose Mack.
So I've been in package for about 2 years but have a long term goal of getting into feeders. Everytime I see the feeder bid there seems to always be two of them. 1.) For anyone who already has a class A which is never signed) and 2.) For guys that have a 
ton of seniority and ups will train you. (The signatures are to the floor)
If I wanted to get into feeder sooner would it be better to just go get trained on my own for my class a? Or would seniority still prevail?
Thanks guys!
ton of seniority and ups will train you. (The signatures are to the floor)If I wanted to get into feeder sooner would it be better to just go get trained on my own for my class a? Or would seniority still prevail?
Thanks guys!
Driver7906
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So I've been in package for about 2 years but have a long term goal of getting into feeders. Everytime I see the feeder bid there seems to always be two of them. 1.) For anyone who already has a class A which is never signed) and 2.) For guys that have a
If I wanted to get into feeder sooner would it be better to just go get trained on my own for my class a? Or would seniority still prevail?
Thanks guys!
Seniority prevails. Don't spend your own money on the license when the company does it for you when it's your turn to go.
Just keep signing, you'd be surprised how many senior guys sign the list and then bail at the last minute or don't make it through the training.So I've been in package for about 2 years but have a long term goal of getting into feeders. Everytime I see the feeder bid there seems to always be two of them. 1.) For anyone who already has a class A which is never signed) and 2.) For guys that have a
If I wanted to get into feeder sooner would it be better to just go get trained on my own for my class a? Or would seniority still prevail?
Thanks guys!
Jkloc420
Do you need an air compressor or tire gauge
retro pay
Indecisi0n
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No, getting a CDL on your own gives you no advantage.So I've been in package for about 2 years but have a long term goal of getting into feeders. Everytime I see the feeder bid there seems to always be two of them. 1.) For anyone who already has a class A which is never signed) and 2.) For guys that have a
If I wanted to get into feeder sooner would it be better to just go get trained on my own for my class a? Or would seniority still prevail?
Thanks guys!
What'dyabringmetoday???
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IF the company does it for you (in your location).
olroadbeech
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you'll get on
Johney
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Yea in about 20 years.
Depends, we got guys who made it to feeders before they even hit top pay. I know at least two buildings where they're hiring feeders off the street because guys won't sign the list.
Indecisi0n
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Same here. Everyone is scared of the big trucks
Johney
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So I've been in package for about 2 years but have a long term goal of getting into feeders. Everytime I see the feeder bid there seems to always be two of them. 1.) For anyone who already has a class A which is never signed) and 2.) For guys that have a
If I wanted to get into feeder sooner would it be better to just go get trained on my own for my class a? Or would seniority still prevail?
Thanks guys!
I'd agree if it wasn't for this statement from the OP. That tells me it'll be a long time for the OP.
Sweeper
Where’s the broom?
Same here
I don't really get that part, we don't do that here. We just have one bid sheet.
Sweeper
Where’s the broom?
Here’s what I’d do:
Read the sections of your supplement that is in effect now then see if there are changes coming in your new supplement.
I’d find out who the feeder steward is and have a “how does this actually work” conversation with him. The steward also more than likely has a pretty good idea on what staffing needs due to seasonal fluctuations and what retirements are soon to come.
It’s posible that how things have worked in the past may be changing once the new contract is implemented.
Set yourself up to be in the best position possible but I’d be hesitant to drop your own money for training if it’s not going to do much for you long term. Sign every single bid and list until you’re in feeders.
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Indecisi0n
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So with all this snow going on I wonder, what do you do if you are on an interstate/turnpike and a commerical restriction goes into effect? If you see a sign for commercial restriction to you quickly pull off or just continue on? What if there is my way back from where you are going without using the interstate?
