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<blockquote data-quote="NYCFXG" data-source="post: 3096549" data-attributes="member: 56621">Are the real contractors in here actually concerned about Peak? I mean, maybe if I was an HD contractor. But, Ground side is all pick up volume related and it&#039;s pretty standard. The only reason I worked last peak was because of groupons and pallets. Filled up and emptied my truck multiple times a day. I probably could have paid someone to do my job throughout peak but the work was never stressful and I made a boat load. I just wish I could negotiate my peak rates for packs instead of stops. Based on the projections they have given me, we have had 4 days in the last 3 weeks which would be considered within the range of Peak Volume. My routes are sustaining the volume just fine, and I just opened another route recently that took pressure off a handful of vulnerable routes. I no longer need to run a dedicated overflow truck and staff is pretty happy while others in the terminal are crying and complaining. To be honest, If I was more cutthroat I could probably hire some of the higher quality drivers from the other contractors in the terminal that are failing and strengthen my staff, but I am not that way. Did the math with my managers we are only going to need 2 more helpers to fill out staff for peak. Anyone with more than 3 years in this business should have a pretty good understanding of what they need to do and have already started their preparations.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="NYCFXG, post: 3096549, member: 56621"] Are the real contractors in here actually concerned about Peak? I mean, maybe if I was an HD contractor. But, Ground side is all pick up volume related and it's pretty standard. The only reason I worked last peak was because of groupons and pallets. Filled up and emptied my truck multiple times a day. I probably could have paid someone to do my job throughout peak but the work was never stressful and I made a boat load. I just wish I could negotiate my peak rates for packs instead of stops. Based on the projections they have given me, we have had 4 days in the last 3 weeks which would be considered within the range of Peak Volume. My routes are sustaining the volume just fine, and I just opened another route recently that took pressure off a handful of vulnerable routes. I no longer need to run a dedicated overflow truck and staff is pretty happy while others in the terminal are crying and complaining. To be honest, If I was more cutthroat I could probably hire some of the higher quality drivers from the other contractors in the terminal that are failing and strengthen my staff, but I am not that way. Did the math with my managers we are only going to need 2 more helpers to fill out staff for peak. Anyone with more than 3 years in this business should have a pretty good understanding of what they need to do and have already started their preparations. [/QUOTE]

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