MassWineGuy
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If they switch you at Express from DOT courier to non DOT, are they required to notify you? I was (switched) and wasn't (notified).
DOT to Non DOT
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You would think they should. What if you drive a 700 without knowing you're no longer DOT certified? Stupid on their part not to. Leaves them wide open.
MAKAVELI
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I think you're mistaken. Non DOTStatus means you don't have to have medical card but you cannot drive anything larger than a sprinter.
DeliveryException
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Which can be nice when they try and draft you for a bulk pickup route that requires a 900. My route uses a sprinter but I'm still DOT so I don't get to use that excuse. Yet
MAKAVELI
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From my experience most that haven't been switched is because at some point they will have to drive in bulk pickup /delivery /shuttle or they simply don't have enough smaller spare trucks.
Oldfart
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That isn't the way it is done at our station. Most have a CDL and a Medical card with no regard to how FDX classifies us. We were told that regardless of how FDX classifies you, the CDL and medical card is the documentation that determines the vehicles you are allowed to drive.
You are saying even though I have a Class A CDL with a H,P,T endorsements, I am not supposed to drive anything bigger than a Sprinter because FDX has me down as NONDOT? I don't believe that is correct.
MAKAVELI
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If you have a cdl you are dot. Your route may be designated as a non dot but you are.
59 Dano
I just want to make friends!
If your position is that of a non-DOT courier, you aren't to drive anything larger than a Sprinter even if you have a medical card and CDL. Legally you can do it, but not as far as FedEx is concerned. Not to say that they don't fudge it every now and then.
Fred's Myth
Nonhyphenated American
Well, at my station, when I was reassigned as non-DOT, I was informed by management that I was no longer qualified to drive anything over 10,000 lbs. GVW. I promptly renewed my CDL/Haz to Class C (much less expensive).
Someone in management has the wrong information.
Oldfart
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Nope. I am in the system as NONDOT. Been that way a few years. I found out when I renewed my CDL and was told in the future, the company would not pay the difference between a regular license and my CDL. Still have a medical card and just had a physical about 2 months ago.
Some how they pay me RTD pay but have me NONDOT. Seems like a contradiction but I don't ask questions.
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59 Dano
I just want to make friends!
You are correct. Legally, yes. FedEx policy, no. Can't drive outside of your classification, not that it doesn't happen in a pinch if you're legal.
MAKAVELI
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What part of DOT regs don't you understand? Non DOT means less than 10,000 GVWR. If you drive a FedEx truck greater than 10,000 GVWR, you are DOT. I would expect someone with a class A to know something so basic.
MAKAVELI
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Are you a CTV driver?
BakerMayfield2018
Fight the power.
If your black you need the paperwork. White guys don't need that crap. We do what we want. When we want to do it. #Merica
MAKAVELI
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Depends if you have crooked ass management.
Fred's Myth
Nonhyphenated American
Unsubstantiated fairy tale....
Oldfart
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What part of me being in the system as NONDOT do you not understand Tupac? I would figure a fella as intelligent as you THINK you are to know something as simple as that.
Oldfart
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Pays the difference between a regular operators license and your CDL. Always has.
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