Shocking!

Cactus

Just telling it like it is
More than likely a Ground vehicle.

Standard practice for Ground drivers to leave vehicles running with the bulkhead doors while open while unattended.
 

GROUNDIsAHugeSCAM

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Come over to Ground. The water isn't fine. It is contaminated and the pH is very acidic. But you won't be followed. Unless you're towing another Ground driver. That happens sometimes with the vehicles.
 

CJinx

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Security does occasionally follow Ground drivers on the road. Or at least they did; I haven't seen it happen in a few years... Mostly because our security guy is only up here once or twice a year.
 

SmithBarney

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What a great job, following people around all day. I see security sometimes at FXO inspecting suspicious packages people drop off.

Almost as good of a job as the "dropbox" inspector, or whatever his title is.. FT position driving around the area(multiple stations) inspecting/repairing/and leaving nasty notes for drivers. I've only seen him once, spent a good 30 minutes with windex and a rag cleaning a box... replacing stickers etc... I totally want that job...
 

!Retired!

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Almost as good of a job as the "dropbox" inspector, or whatever his title is.. FT position driving around the area(multiple stations) inspecting/repairing/and leaving nasty notes for drivers. I've only seen him once, spent a good 30 minutes with windex and a rag cleaning a box... replacing stickers etc... I totally want that job...
That position was open around here last year. Would have paid me $5/hr less than what I'm making as a courier.
 

Route 66

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That position was open around here last year. Would have paid me $5/hr less than what I'm making as a courier.
How does FedEx get away with paying below minimum wage? Knowing Fred he probably found a way to have the job classified as a waitress position.
 

SmithBarney

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How does FedEx get away with paying below minimum wage? Knowing Fred he probably found a way to have the job classified as a waitress position.

Read thejackal's post a little slower, $5/hr LESS than what he's making as a courier.(Jackal is making roughly between $14-25, $5 less would be between $9-20)
 

Cactus

Just telling it like it is
That position was open around here last year. Would have paid me $5/hr less than what I'm making as a courier.

These days there's probably a lot more job security with that dropbox position. You can probably take a vacation around Christmas time too if you want.
 

hypo hanna

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These days there's probably a lot more job security with that dropbox position. You can probably take a vacation around Christmas time too if you want.

I wouldn't bet on that. FedEx has a long history of creating positions then getting rid of them. There used to be district level international specialist who assisted customers. That position lasted all of three years. I see the drop box sustainability position getting cut soon. It's something they could easily outsource.
 

Route 66

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Read thejackal's post a little slower, $5/hr LESS than what he's making as a courier.(Jackal is making roughly between $14-25, $5 less would be between $9-20)
yes, fredly, I read his post slowly enough...my reply was posted tongue-in-cheek and not meant to be taken literally (was I supposed to take your stretch 'n flex thread at face value?) - jeez people, lighten up already
 
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MrFedEx

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Tuscola Police: Suspect arrested using stolen Fed Ex truck and coat in break-in attempt | MLive.com

Well I guess it would be "shocking" if it weren't really all that hard to steal a FedEx truck.

Approximately 25% of the Ground drivers I encounter leave their vehicles running. The bulkhead door is also usually open. I seriously doubt that FedEx Security pays much attention to Ground. If they did, there would be a lot of contractors and drivers cut loose for policy violations.
 

GROUNDIsAHugeSCAM

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I saw a Ground vehicle idling outside of a county jail dock for 15 minutes, bulkhead doors open, back door open, with inmates walking to and fro doing their tasks.
 

Mr. 7

The monkey on the left.
Tuscola Police: Suspect arrested using stolen Fed Ex truck and coat in break-in attempt | MLive.com

Well I guess it would be "shocking" if it weren't really all that hard to steal a FedEx truck.

I've seen plenty of UPS trucks wide open and un-attended.

More than likely a Ground vehicle.

Standard practice for Ground drivers to leave vehicles running with the bulkhead doors while open while unattended.

See this a lot too.

Almost as good of a job as the "dropbox" inspector, or whatever his title is.. FT position driving around the area(multiple stations) inspecting/repairing/and leaving nasty notes for drivers. I've only seen him once, spent a good 30 minutes with windex and a rag cleaning a box... replacing stickers etc... I totally want that job...

I've heard that these D-box dudes are actually handlers at local sort facilities. Not even drivers.

I wouldn't bet on that. FedEx has a long history of creating positions then getting rid of them. There used to be district level international specialist who assisted customers. That position lasted all of three years. I see the drop box sustainability position getting cut soon. It's something they could easily outsource.

I totally see this non-sense program ending.
 
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