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joes bar and grill said:
Not punishment, FX doesn't want to be in a position that is unfavorable to them, in this case if the contractor were to leave it would put FX in a bind, they are just hedging their bets.
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"Punishment" is just what FedEx calls it at the time of dismissal. You and I both know what the real reason is, but FedEx can never say it out loud for legal reasons.
 
Nice, now people that don't even work here can come on our board and run their mouth. I'll go try that and see how long it takes to get banned. If you want to represent the company than work for the company,otherwise go f-yourself. You sound like these Ground drivers that willingly sign on the dotted line then complain about what you don't get. You people want to act like the big entrepenuer, and then turn around and want company benefits. You wouldn't need a bonus if you had a better business plan.
 
fartknocker said:
Nice, now people that don't even work here can come on our board and run their mouth. I'll go try that and see how long it takes to get banned. If you want to represent the company than work for the company,otherwise go f-yourself. You sound like these Ground drivers that willingly sign on the dotted line then complain about what you don't get. You people want to act like the big entrepenuer, and then turn around and want company benefits. You wouldn't need a bonus if you had a better business plan.
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What part of "contractors are the only representatives FedEx Freight has in Canada" did you miss, smart guy? They do not employ drivers here. And it's really, really kind of you to speak once again about something you don't understand and have no knowledge of.

How do you like it when FedEx changes things without telling you? Now imagine basing a long term business plan on what FedEx promises you, only for them to suddenly change it without asking. Been there, done that.

And I'd love to know on what you base your opinion that a bonus is a company benefit when plenty of carriers not only give their contractors performance and safety bonuses, but offer them healthcare benefits. FedEx isn't keeping up with other carriers, and that's why I left for greener pastures.

You don't have the first clue what it's like to be a contractor, so shut your mouth. All you keep spouting is opinions based on your perspective as an employee of a carrier that hires employees to drive their trucks.

For the record, the cases with Ground are not the contractors asking for more from FedEx. They are the contractors' drivers feeling like FedEx owes them something. And I have always held the opinion that they knew what they signed up for, and unless FedEx or the contractor changed the deal they shouldn't complain. I left FedEx because they changed the deal. I had no expectation of a bonus while I was there, and never got one. The company I work for now, as a driver for a contractor, gives me healthcare benefits that FedEx did not, and treats me with more respect.

I'm not running my mouth, and I can talk here if I want to. I also frequent the YRC, Holland, OD and XPO boards, and nobody has ever, EVER told me to "butt out" of their board before. I'm a respected member of this community, and have been for a few years now. I was asked by several people to keep frequenting this board when I announced I was leaving FedEx. Just who the hell do you think you are telling me to "butt out" and "go f" myself? If anyone here is running their mouth and looking for a ban, it's you.

If you're going to continue attacking me because I think FedEx should be compensating competetively, at least come back at me with FACTS instead of your meaningless and selfish opinions. Just because you think people should be employees or else screw off DOESN'T MAKE YOU RIGHT.
 
Canadian Flyer said:
How do you like it when FedEx changes things without telling you? Now imagine basing a long term business plan on what FedEx promises you, only for them to suddenly change it without asking. Been there, done that.

And I'd love to know on what you base your opinion that a bonus is a company benefit when plenty of carriers not only give their contractors performance and safety bonuses, but offer them healthcare benefits. FedEx isn't keeping up with other carriers, and that's why I left for greener pastures.
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I think we can all relate to this concept.

The only difference, that I have to assume, is that these changes (for a contractor) would only take place at time of contract renewal, correct?

I'm also guessing (since I don't know), many of the same concerns face a contractor switching companies, as an employee switching. While seniority/vacation etc might not be a concern, one would think there are other risk vs reward calculations that have to be assessed. :idunno:
 
Just saw my bonus amount. 254.00 . Far cry from last year, but oh well. In case u guys didn't know, just check the bottom right corner from last weeks pay stub and it'll show your bonus amount that'll you'll be receiving
 
I agree they should give fed ground contractors a safety bonus. They tear up alot of equipment around here every time you turn around there is a set roll over and we have to field questions about it to all of our customers.
 
SwampRatt said:
I think we can all relate to this concept.

The only difference, that I have to assume, is that these changes (for a contractor) would only take place at time of contract renewal, correct?

I'm also guessing (since I don't know), many of the same concerns face a contractor switching companies, as an employee switching. While seniority/vacation etc might not be a concern, one would think there are other risk vs reward calculations that have to be assessed. :idunno:
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You're spot on, and it wasn't an easy decision to leave. Unfortunately, FedEx reserves the right to change or terminate the contract at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. This is to cover them in the event that a terminal closes or bid runs are cancelled, and they used to be pretty good about notifying the contractors of coming changes in advance anyway.

But, as they often do, there was some personnel shuffling done at TGO, the Canadian head office in Toronto. People seen as being too sympathetic to the contractors were let go, replaced by company hardliners and yes-men.

It was after that happened that things started getting uncomfortable between the contractors and FedEx. Trucks and drivers were being fired for infractions that'd get you guys a few days off and some coaching. After shorting themselves on power units, that stopped, but then they hit the contractors for insurance and plates with a month's notice. Grant Crawford assured everyone there'd be a raise to cover the costs...then he left for Roadrunner. The raise never came, and more than a few contractors couldn't afford the hit.

About the only good thing about FedEx at the time I left was the fuel cap, but word was going around that they were considering changing that too. I haven't heard anything about it, but that doesn't mean it won't happen.

The only time the contractors were heard after the management change was when several extra board guys went to talk to Contractor Relations about a redshirt who wasn't abiding by seniority when calling out loads, but was rather giving them to certain drivers and owners. Aside from that, we were ignored, expected to act like employees without the security, and not complain.
 
Crazy Trucker said:
I agree they should give fed ground contractors a safety bonus. They tear up alot of equipment around here every time you turn around there is a set roll over and we have to field questions about it to all of our customers.
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I'm assuming you're suggesting a safety bonus might serve as an incentive to the contractors and their drivers to be safer, in which case I agree completely.
 
FedexLube said:
Just saw my bonus amount. 254.00 . Far cry from last year, but oh well. In case u guys didn't know, just check the bottom right corner from last weeks pay stub and it'll show your bonus amount that'll you'll be receiving
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That amount is for the first 6 months, add your next bonus in June to this one and you'll have a total "years" bonus which should be more comparable to last "year's" bonus.
 
fartknocker said:
Nice, now people that don't even work here can come on our board and run their mouth. I'll go try that and see how long it takes to get banned. If you want to represent the company than work for the company,otherwise go f-yourself. You sound like these Ground drivers that willingly sign on the dotted line then complain about what you don't get. You people want to act like the big entrepenuer, and then turn around and want company benefits. You wouldn't need a bonus if you had a better business plan.
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The fred X business model for some Owner Operators has been ruled in some states as illegal.....
 
Crazy Trucker said:
If they lost several law suits like they have I would say it changed for all of them in each state. Lol
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No it hasn't they are still running the contractor model in all of those cases last I heard. I don't think one ground driver has been made an employee or received anything from the company as a result.
 
Crazy Trucker said:
I think they settled for a lot of money in each case so I would say they received something.
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After the lawyers get theirs it won't be much. Plus it's just more I got mine crap. What did it do to fix the problem or help the drivers not involved in the suit? Nothing, Fedex reworded their business model and continues on just like before.
 
johndeere4020 said:
After the lawyers get theirs it won't be much. Plus it's just more I got mine crap. What did it do to fix the problem or help the drivers not involved in the suit? Nothing, Fedex reworded their business model and continues on just like before.
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Yeah when you can show me proof they still run the same way after the lawsuits I will believe you until then it's more hear say from a bs specialist. They settled for 228 million in cali don't think that's small potatoes.
 
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Crazy Trucker said:
Yeah when you can show me proof they still run the same way after the lawsuits I will believe you until then it's more hear say from a bs specialist. They settled for 228 million in cali don't think that's small potatoes.
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The contractors themselves, that is the truck owners, are still contractors. But I believe FedEx was forced to hire the drivers, at least of the package vans. Aside from that, FedEx has done everything possible to drive a wedge between themselves and their contractors so they have a legal leg to stand on.

If they just paid them the way they paid Express, this would never have been an issue. Ground's couriers are very often the lowest paid in the sector, and that's wrong.
 
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