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Crazy Trucker said:
I see what your saying but everyone should be extra careful not just people that plan to compete in TDC. I am extra safe also but it doesn't have anything to do with TDC. I will personally will never compete, because i think it's a waste of time and i think the participants should be payed for their time when trying to gain the company accolades. I know if you win you can win money but the company should also compensate employees for their time. I understand alot of guys love to compete in it, usually the same every year and good for them i will always be rooting for my fellow employees to win.
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I understand and agree, we should all do these things anyway, but having an incentive helps to raise the awareness level.

Note: You are paid (for lost time) to compete, but not to practice/prepare...
 
SwampRatt said:
I understand and agree, we should all do these things anyway, but having an incentive helps to raise the awareness level.

Note: You are paid (for lost time) to compete, but not to practice/prepare...
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Yeah i loose money as do you i assume when i only get 40 without ot. :poke: Just messing with you Swamp good luck this year.
 
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Time to start studying!!!!
 
Some folks just like to avoid competition, in most any form. They consider it a waste of time because they are afraid to see how they would stack up. As to the carriers that choose to participate, I guarantee they feel it is a worthy endeavor. Intangibles; positive publicity when their drivers excel. Increased morale amongst drivers when one of their own is doing well. Good luck to all those who compete!
 
EX396 said:
Some folks just like to avoid competition, in most any form. They consider it a waste of time because they are afraid to see how they would stack up. As to the carriers that choose to participate, I guarantee they feel it is a worthy endeavor. Intangibles; positive publicity when their drivers excel. Increased morale amongst drivers when one of their own is doing well. Good luck to all those who compete!
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EX thanks for your support. The TDC is a great opportunity to meet some really nice folks. Also the preparation is a great learning experience. I think everyone should at least go one time. In my four years of competition I feel it has raised my awareness for safety.
 
EX396 said:
Some folks just like to avoid competition, in most any form. They consider it a waste of time because they are afraid to see how they would stack up. As to the carriers that choose to participate, I guarantee they feel it is a worthy endeavor. Intangibles; positive publicity when their drivers excel. Increased morale amongst drivers when one of their own is doing well. Good luck to all those who compete!
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Has nothing to do with being afraid of competition or seeing how we stack up to others. We are all professionals if you don't have confidence in your driving ability you should find another profession. It's a waste of time to me because we're not compensated for our time trying to win the company accolades. I know others live for this competition and there is nothing wrong with that I support my coworkers in their quest to win these competition's.
 
Is the National Grand Champion not rewarded for his/her victory? If you want compensation, be the best of the best and win the competition!!
 
citydog said:
EX thanks for your support. The TDC is a great opportunity to meet some really nice folks. Also the preparation is a great learning experience. I think everyone should at least go one time. In my four years of competition I feel it has raised my awareness for safety.
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Mark the calendar, Dog. I absolutely agree.
 
Crazy Trucker said:
Has nothing to do with being afraid of competition or seeing how we stack up to others. We are all professionals if you don't have confidence in your driving ability you should find another profession. It's a waste of time to me because we're not compensated for our time trying to win the company accolades. I know others live for this competition and there is nothing wrong with that I support my coworkers in their quest to win these competition's.
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I'm pretty sure he said "some" are afraid of competition. I thought FedEx gave you a days pay, and if you win, $1000. Pretty good return for someone that's a professional and confident in their abilities.
 
Ump said:
I'm pretty sure he said "some" are afraid of competition. I thought FedEx gave you a days pay, and if you win, $1000. Pretty good return for someone that's a professional and confident in their abilities.
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Also $500 for 2nd place and $250 for 3rd in your class. Entry fees and hotel taken care of too.

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"It begins with an hourlong written exam testing drivers’ knowledge of the trucking industry, safe-driving rules, first aid and fire fighting. Then, drivers undergo a pre-trip inspection test in which State Police officers create defects — such as missing or bad wiper blades, malfunctioning seat belt or an unsecured hood latch — that drivers must find on a vehicle and trailer.

Then came the driving..."
 
Updates: http://www.fedex.com/us/ntdc/index.html

South Carolina
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1st - Eddie Days Step Van Hilton Head Island Driver
1st - Steve Ward 4-Axle Greer Driver
3rd - David Fountain 5-Axle Greer Driver
Best Team Award
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1st - Ray Shelton Flatbed Greenville/Spartanburg Driver
2nd - Chuck Corbett Twins Columbia Driver
3rd - Tommy Winston Tank Truck Greenville/Spartanburg Driver
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2nd - Dubby Freeman Straight Truck Florence Owner
2nd - Bernie Schroeder 5-Axle Sleeper Columbia Owner's Driver
2nd - Jarred Sturkie Step Van Columbia Owner
3rd - Chip Taylor Straight Truck Columbia Owner
3rd - Chris Turnipseed Step Van Columbia Owner
Rookie of the Year - Jarred Sturkie Step Van Columbia Owner
High Written Test Score - Jeff Wyder 3-Axle Columbia Owner

Virginia:
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1st - Daniel Woods Step Van Christiansburg Driver
2nd - Mark Brundage Straight Truck Dulles Driver
3rd - Tony Coates Step Van Herndon Driver
3rd - Tommy Staubs 3-Axle Dulles Driver
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2nd - Doug Phillips Step Van Chesapeake Owner's Driver
3rd - Chris Hill 5-Axle Sleeper Roanoke Owner's Driver
3rd - Bobby Dinwiddle Flatbed Roanoke Owner's Driver
Perfect Written Score - Doug Phillips Step Van Chesapeake Owner's Driver

Arizona:
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1st - Albert Ochoa 3-Axle Tucson Driver
1st - Andres Orozco 4-Axle Tucson Driver
1st - Charlie Woodland Straight Truck North Phoenix Driver
2nd - Mohammed Khan Twins Tucson Driver
3rd - Demetric Martin 3-Axle Flagstaff Driver
Best Course Score - Andres Orozco 4-Axle Tucson Driver
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1st - Michael Ortiz Step Van Chandler Owner's Driver
2nd - Kevin Ekstrom Step Van Tucson Owner's Driver
2nd - Sean Saxon Straight Truck Tempe Owner
3rd - Tyson Betters Step Van Tucson Owner's Driver

Next up for Team FedEx is the state TDC in Nevada on April 23.

 
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