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It's too bad that there isn't a liaison that can be a conduit between managers and drivers. Maybe a person in Safety that would act in this role. At least that way the disconnect/void between manager and driver would possibly be bridged (a little bit). Maybe someone, or a committee, of former (or current) drivers could fill that role. After all, that's what they do with the ARC...reviewed and explained by a group who have nothing to gain or lose based on the outcome. That might go a long way to mending the fences at your company. Just my $.02
 
I got a call today from HR wanting to do an exit interview. How honest should I be? lol

They are requesting feedback from you. Be professional, but be honest. Try to keep emotions under control. Answer their questions honestly and concisely. Give examples. They are requesting this interview to (hopefully) gain some insights as to why you left. Grasp this opportunity and think of your fellow co-workers. Maybe some of what you say will have a lasting impact. Again, be professional.
 
It's too bad that there isn't a liaison that can be a conduit between managers and drivers. Maybe a person in Safety that would act in this role. At least that way the disconnect/void between manager and driver would possibly be bridged (a little bit). Maybe someone, or a committee, of former (or current) drivers could fill that role. After all, that's what they do with the ARC...reviewed and explained by a group who have nothing to gain or lose based on the outcome. That might go a long way to mending the fences at your company. Just my $.02
They are requesting feedback from you. Be professional, but be honest. Try to keep emotions under control. Answer their questions honestly and concisely. Give examples. They are requesting this interview to (hopefully) gain some insights as to why you left. Grasp this opportunity and think of your fellow co-workers. Maybe some of what you say will have a lasting impact. Again, be professional.
Excellent post Buck !!!!
 
Ouch. Really? That hurts so bad. Why would you say that??
They are all great jobs.no matter who you work for.as long as everything going well,I just wouldn't believe everything they say all these companies want to reel you in.just take what they say with a grain of salt.not a personal attack on you
 
They are all great jobs.no matter who you work for.as long as everything going well,I just wouldn't believe everything they say all these companies want to reel you in.just take what they say with a grain of salt.not a personal attack on you

Train, this proves that a fella can buy a suit at Goodwill and get the same mialage out of it as the original owner. Reckon he’ll read through the thread and figure it out? I Am getting to wear YOUR scorn with pride. Heck, even buck nibbled at the bait.
 
Train, this proves that a fella can buy a suit at Goodwill and get the same mialage out of it as the original owner. Reckon he’ll read through the thread and figure it out? I Am getting to wear YOUR scorn with pride. Heck, even buck nibbled at the bait.
Reading the whole thread takes effort and comprehension takes even more. So I would say, not likely. At this point I'm not displaying scorn. It's more of a frustration of the disconnect from management to drivers. The gap appears to be spreading when it should be finding a connection. The hard nose mentality is widening the gap. We have lost way to many great drivers. That should be unacceptable. I have hope they can figure it out and find a way to meet in the middle. Conway (XPO) did and I think SAIA can as well.
 
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Reading the whole thread takes effort and comprehension takes even more. So I would say, not likely. At this point I'm not displaying scorn. It's more of a frustration of the disconnect from management to drivers. The gap appears to be spreading when it should be finding a connection. The hard nose mentality is widening the gap. We have lost way to many great drivers. That should be unacceptable. I have hope they can figure it out and find a way to meet in the middle. Conway (XPO) did and I think SAIA can as well.

And the corporate mentality of ANY business, trucking or not, is following this same path. The gap between drivers and management is growing everyday, and that is with every company. The gap between customers and corporate management, of ALL companies, is growing by leaps and bounds....DAILY!!
 
It's too bad that there isn't a liaison that can be a conduit between managers and drivers. Maybe a person in Safety that would act in this role. At least that way the disconnect/void between manager and driver would possibly be bridged (a little bit). Maybe someone, or a committee, of former (or current) drivers could fill that role. After all, that's what they do with the ARC...reviewed and explained by a group who have nothing to gain or lose based on the outcome. That might go a long way to mending the fences at your company. Just my $.02
Dispirited, unmotivated, unappreciated, workers cannot compete in a highly competitive market. To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace.
 
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Dispirited, unmotivated, unappreciated, workers cannot compete in a highly competitive market. To win in the marketplace you must first win in the workplace.
The biggest problem RT is that Management ( local level ) does what is good for their numbers, not what is the best for the customers, employees, or the company.
 
The biggest problem RT is that Management ( local level ) does what is good for their numbers, not what is the best for the customers, employees, or the company.
Then it will be hard to ever reach Old Dominions level. Culture is about performance, and making people feel good about how they contribute to the whole. Enough said. I'm out for awhile.
 
Saia’s vision does not include a mentality and practice of recognizing the tremendous assets they have in drivers. RT makes a great point that happy employees are productive employees and likely to go the extra mile rather than just go through the motions. I see this a lot, as an outsider. Saia drivers typically aren’t smiling, and usually are sorta hunched over. Like a dog that’s been beat too much.
 
Then it will be hard to ever reach Old Dominions level. Culture is about performance, and making people feel good about how they contribute to the whole. Enough said. I'm out for awhile.

Saia won't reach Old Dominion level but Old Dominion will eventually reach Saia level. And when they do, the other company cgeerleader over in the OD boards can cry to the violin with you.
 
Saia won't reach Old Dominion level but Old Dominion will eventually reach Saia level. And when they do, the other company cgeerleader over in the OD boards can cry to the violin with you.

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Name any carrier that even comes close? You can't because there's not any. No one increases shareholder value better than OD.
 
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