Qualifying process.... how does it really work?

[Sheikyrbouti]

I am trying to qualify again. I went through intergrad for the second time and was put on a training route. I scratched for my 10 day average from what I see looking at the reports, so how does it really break down? Do I still need to complete my 30 days? Or can I ask to be qualified early? I have asked my sup but get no answer. “I‘ll get back to you” is the only response. Granted we are heavy with volume and computers being down for a few days doesn’t help, so I figured I would ask you more experienced brownies

 

[FromOffTheStreets]

Gotta go 30 days without hitting anything

 

[Fido]

Keep scratching don’t hit anything don’t get hurt.

 

[MECH-lift]

fill the cab up with small packages , it’s the only way..

mailbox all rural deliveries

 

[NAHimGOOD]

 

[Sheikyrbouti]

Too bad all of the days driven before intergrad doesn’t count. I drove all of peak and was called back from unload mid-April to help with volume. They decided to put me back in school early June lol.

 

[RTCD]

The first rule of qualification is you don’t talk about qualification.

Just keep working hard and on day 31 know that you’ve qualified. It’s all a sham; if they like you and you work hard their numbers will align in your favor.

Never remind them how many days you have worked.

 

[Sheikyrbouti]

Ok so today was day 31. I assume I am good? Sup is on vacation so my book isn’t done......

 

[DriverNerd]

We had a guy who went over his 30 days by 2 or 3 days while management was on vacation and covering other areas. There was only one supervisor running things. They didn't want him so they sent him back. Too late, he grieved and is now a driver. Keep your mouth shut and keep working.

 

[barnyard]

Ok so today was day 31. I assume I am good? Sup is on vacation so my book isn’t done......

Don't say anything until they ask you about it. If they try to send you back to PT, file a grieve.

 

[Brown Biscuit]

Day 31 = automatic qualify.

 

[Misthios]

Never remind them how many days you have worked.
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Those are the truest words and best advice you can give anyone qualifying.

 

[Ackerlin]

If management wants you or thinks you'll be an "asset", You literally have nothing to worry about except a major collision. If they don't, well anything you say or do will be used against you. Just show hard work ethic and fly under the radar.

 

[Air Recovery]

Day 31 = automatic qualify.

Day 30.

They cannot dq you on day 30

Thats why u see posts of people dq on 28 or 29

If you make it to day 30 and as long asu dont hit anything ur in

 

[MassWineGuy]

If you go 30 or more days without hearing anything can they tell you on day 33 that you’re disqualified? Or is it automatic on day 30?

 

[DriverNerd]

If you go 30 or more days without hearing anything can they tell you on day 33 that you’re disqualified? Or is it automatic on day 30?

It is automatic, but they can "disqualify" you and send you back. You can't say no, but you should inform them you reached your 30 days and are now qualified. If they persist, just go back to your old job and file a grievance and let that play out.

 

[Misthios]

If you go 30 or more days without hearing anything can they tell you on day 33 that you’re disqualified? Or is it automatic on day 30?

Did you drive 30 consecutive days? Or did you have days off? I've seen my management team work guys 4 days a week just to get the cheap labor and dq them.

 

[MassWineGuy]

I work at FedEx Express, actually. I was just curious. If someone makes their 30 without an event it’s only right to qualify.

 

[DriverNerd]

I work at FedEx Express, actually. I was just curious. If someone makes their 30 without an event it’s only right to qualify.

In that case, yes you are automatically qualified. You have to drive 30 days - not in a row, just total without any incidents. Management is required to tell you of your disqualification and must stop you from driving the 30th day (or sooner). If you go over the 30 they can be dicks and say you don't qualify, but we have union protection for that issue.

 

[MassWineGuy]

Sounds good.

Are there part time driver positions?

Is it still the case that new hires get no benefits for a year?