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<blockquote data-quote="prickle&amp;goo" data-source="post: 553697" data-attributes="member: 23464"><p>I'm not sure which FedEx/FAA related thread to post in, but there are a few points that seem to have not been sufficiently responded to on behalf of FedEx drivers...</p><p> </p><p>First of all, it's really impossible to calculate who works harder. Obviously yes, UPSers put in more hours than we do, but I don't think it's been taken into account how different the workday/route structure is between the two companies.</p><p> </p><p>1. We work the sort. We have some dedicated package handlers, but the majority of handling (at least at the 3 stations I've worked at) is done by drivers. I don't know anyone who would rather be unloading a ULD than running a route. I doubt you guys have forgotten what it's like to be a handler; we still have to do it.</p><p> </p><p>2. The areas are obviously going to be cut up differently between us. My current route covers 4 zip codes. I see 3 or 4 UPS drivers a day, not including the 2 dropbox drivers.</p><p> </p><p>3. On the pickup side, we have to scan and process EACH package. If (and this is almost invariably) there is a problem with a waybill, a day old label, missing billing info, improper int'l paperwork, etc., we have to sort it out then and there. </p><p> </p><p>I understand you guys carry more freight and do more stops. But I bust my ass, and no one could run my route better than I do under the rules that we are given. When my route is done, I unload trucks or load containers. Then I park trucks. When i'm on vacation my route neighbor always complains he has to cover too much of my area because the swing driver can't handle it. I work hard and I deserve a raise.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="prickle&goo, post: 553697, member: 23464"] I'm not sure which FedEx/FAA related thread to post in, but there are a few points that seem to have not been sufficiently responded to on behalf of FedEx drivers... First of all, it's really impossible to calculate who works harder. Obviously yes, UPSers put in more hours than we do, but I don't think it's been taken into account how different the workday/route structure is between the two companies. 1. We work the sort. We have some dedicated package handlers, but the majority of handling (at least at the 3 stations I've worked at) is done by drivers. I don't know anyone who would rather be unloading a ULD than running a route. I doubt you guys have forgotten what it's like to be a handler; we still have to do it. 2. The areas are obviously going to be cut up differently between us. My current route covers 4 zip codes. I see 3 or 4 UPS drivers a day, not including the 2 dropbox drivers. 3. On the pickup side, we have to scan and process EACH package. If (and this is almost invariably) there is a problem with a waybill, a day old label, missing billing info, improper int'l paperwork, etc., we have to sort it out then and there. I understand you guys carry more freight and do more stops. But I bust my ass, and no one could run my route better than I do under the rules that we are given. When my route is done, I unload trucks or load containers. Then I park trucks. When i'm on vacation my route neighbor always complains he has to cover too much of my area because the swing driver can't handle it. I work hard and I deserve a raise. [/QUOTE]
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