imported_saddlebum
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is it fair to use spotters to watch road/line drivers without informing drivers that they plan to do so?
FedEx Freight | is it fair to use spotters
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Right or wrong...
we are watched by thousands every day, and trust me I know, weather you are with in the guidlines of the law or not and the four wheeler or big truck desides you are in the wrong and he calls in on you, You have damaged FedEx's image and will be delt with as so. Just remember customer is first and always right and that person that calls in on you is or could be a customer, and your word does'nt mean squat. This is just my thoughts and do not reflect the thoughts of everyone.
we are watched by thousands every day, and trust me I know, weather you are with in the guidlines of the law or not and the four wheeler or big truck desides you are in the wrong and he calls in on you, You have damaged FedEx's image and will be delt with as so. Just remember customer is first and always right and that person that calls in on you is or could be a customer, and your word does'nt mean squat. This is just my thoughts and do not reflect the thoughts of everyone.
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Just my thought on this...
I hate to say so but it is. The company is just trying to make sure we are all compliant and maybe that there is no funny business going on . I have to tell you that I always conduct myself as I'm being followed / spotted because you never know.
I hate to say so but it is. The company is just trying to make sure we are all compliant and maybe that there is no funny business going on . I have to tell you that I always conduct myself as I'm being followed / spotted because you never know. imported_saddlebum
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in addition they claim that all drivers agree with this practice. i for one do not. there are already many monitoring devices and methods in place to do just that. i would not be so negitive on this if, they had informed us before the started this program and changed the speed policy i should say modified.
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Do you know of anybody that has been nailed for this. What speed policy are you talking about?? I heard of drivers going over 80 MPH and that is only 5 mph over the 75 mph speed limit in Nevada, Utah and Colorado. I thought most cops would give 5 mph over speed limit. Any comments???
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Well, they reflect MINE!we are watched by thousands every day, and trust me I know, weather you are with in the guidlines of the law or not and the four wheeler or big truck desides you are in the wrong and he calls in on you, You have damaged FedEx's image and will be delt with as so. Just remember customer is first and always right and that person that calls in on you is or could be a customer, and your word does'nt mean squat. This is just my thoughts and do not reflect the thoughts of everyone.
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Do you know of anybody that has been nailed for this. What speed policy are you talking about?? I heard of drivers going over 80 MPH and that is only 5 mph over the 75 mph speed limit in Nevada, Utah and Colorado. I thought most cops would give 5 mph over speed limit. Any comments???
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yikes my tractor only goes 65 and thats on a good hill downwards with a good load on
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That because you probably only pull doubles under 80,000 lbs.
When pulling triples at 105,000 lbs it's altogether a different deal. Very slow uphill, and lookout going downhill.
:smilie_132:The jake brake on my truck kicks on at 71 mph,,, which is fine with me,,, the roads I drive... People can follow me Anytime they want.... I drive the way I choose,,, the way I have my family to go home to,,, and lots of others out there have family's to go home to.....,. On my run,,, there are people who choose to drive alot faster than me,,, but the make the same run maybe 2-4 minutes quicker.... Thats over 100 miles on 2 lane through several towns... Big deal,,, I want to get home to my family as soon as I can,,, but NOT at the risk of me OR others.....
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Out here in Calif I just set the cruise control on 58-59 and dont worry about a thing. Cops with their radar traps? I just smile and watch all those killer trucks get pulled over. Have a spotter follow me? Thats got to be boring LOL
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in such a big company they dont seem to know to trust i hear about drivers leaving the hub to go back and on the way stoping and unloading some of thier cargo granted they hope fedex polices are not followed because then how can they prove seals dont match whats nice is that new people follow rules for a while thats how this one person got caught his seals never matched FBI got him
They have officially informed us at fxfw as of an insert in our last paycheck. however they say that they have been running a test program "SECRETLY" for some time now.Right or wrong that is what it is!
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If you think you are being followed simply dial 911. Tell the operator some shady slime ball is following you could be a truck hi jacker could be a terrorist, don't forget to mention there might be a weapon involved (I carry a knife like most drivers ,I didn't say who had the weapon) and sit back and watch what happens. You must defend our customers freight from harm at all costs!!!
Good idea... Thats what we are supposed to do. Especially if we have hazmat,, which most do.. (doesn't have to be placarded)
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Ya know ,that is what they tell you to do.Don't they????saddleburn
Do you know of anybody that has been nailed for this. What speed policy are you talking about?? I heard of drivers going over 80 MPH and that is only 5 mph over the 75 mph speed limit in Nevada, Utah and Colorado. I thought most cops would give 5 mph over speed limit. Any comments???
80 mph ??? Not in a FXFE truck! if you can get one to go 75 you must have a good downhill slope and a strong wind at your back.
If they can afford to send spotters to follow us why cant they afford to send a helper with me when I have residential deliveries and no lift gate. I had a pool table a couple weeks ago in 6 pieces weighing 1300 pounds the homeowner and I had to carry it up from the street. As far as following me on my route, I dont mind at all. I do an average 20 stops p&d every day, barely have time to take lunch most days.
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Maybe you can get a salesman to do a ride along I'm sure he will be lots of help.