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Interesting Conversation While Siting in My Broken Down Package Car
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<blockquote data-quote="hypocrisy" data-source="post: 847016" data-attributes="member: 9500"><p>It's interesting to contrast this situation to Feeders where, while not required, we actually make repairs to trailers, tractors, and gears as necessary because our work is so critical to the operation. Most Feeder drivers carry some basic tools and spare parts like lights, light cords, even fluids and other odd things because they have learned what is needed from other breakdowns in the past. I could even change on of those huge tires on the rim if necessary (though I would have a heck of a time getting it off the trailer!). </p><p></p><p>The main difference is the mechanics and our management team, as least my management team, has our backs and won't crucify us if we fail. Usually a breakdown lasts at least an hour, sometimes 4-5 hours on road, and if you're typically getting 12 hours a day anyway we don't have any reason to cause any more delay. If you run out of hours, you get another delay waiting for a replacement driver to come drive you in so you can see how it starts to snowball. </p><p></p><p>It's sad that package operations aren't managed more like the way Feeders is.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hypocrisy, post: 847016, member: 9500"] It's interesting to contrast this situation to Feeders where, while not required, we actually make repairs to trailers, tractors, and gears as necessary because our work is so critical to the operation. Most Feeder drivers carry some basic tools and spare parts like lights, light cords, even fluids and other odd things because they have learned what is needed from other breakdowns in the past. I could even change on of those huge tires on the rim if necessary (though I would have a heck of a time getting it off the trailer!). The main difference is the mechanics and our management team, as least my management team, has our backs and won't crucify us if we fail. Usually a breakdown lasts at least an hour, sometimes 4-5 hours on road, and if you're typically getting 12 hours a day anyway we don't have any reason to cause any more delay. If you run out of hours, you get another delay waiting for a replacement driver to come drive you in so you can see how it starts to snowball. It's sad that package operations aren't managed more like the way Feeders is. [/QUOTE]
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