FedEx Freight | City driver rollover

Dick Dastardly

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We had a City driver roll his Kenworth and van over right at the entrance to the driveway Friday. There is a sharp left hand curve just before you make a right turn to come up the driveway. The driver said his load shifted, and he dumped it on the passenger side. Fortunately he is ok. He is suspended pending an investigation.
 
Although I have no clue what caused this driver to roll over, everyone who rolls over claims the load suddenly shifted. But usually a turn or curve is involved.
 
Although I have no clue what caused this driver to roll over, everyone who rolls over claims the load suddenly shifted. But usually a turn or curve is involved.

Did you guys ever think that maybe this guy is legit? I called and talked to the TM and several supervisors, plus I talked to safety, they all said this may be a case of a load shift, geez, you guys are so quick to judge!
 
Did you guys ever think that maybe this guy is legit? I called and talked to the TM and several supervisors, plus I talked to safety, they all said this may be a case of a load shift, geez, you guys are so quick to judge!

They'll figure it out. There were almost as many redshirts out there as policemen and firemen.
 
Did you guys ever think that maybe this guy is legit? I called and talked to the TM and several supervisors, plus I talked to safety, they all said this may be a case of a load shift, geez, you guys are so quick to judge!

If you'll notice I said I didn't know what caused the accident. I didn't accuse the driver of anything. I simply gave a general observation.
 
The warehouseman will take care of him, an asteroid could fall out of the sky with CNN taping it, hit a FedEx unit stopped in traffic, causing it to be involved in an accident, and he would still call it preventable. Being that the driver failed in using the smith system.

Probably not getting the big picture.

Did you guys ever think that maybe this guy is legit? I called and talked to the TM and several supervisors, plus I talked to safety, they all said this may be a case of a load shift, geez, you guys are so quick to judge!
 
Did you guys ever think that maybe this guy is legit? I called and talked to the TM and several supervisors, plus I talked to safety, they all said this may be a case of a load shift, geez, you guys are so quick to judge!
How long or how much experience did your so called safety manager have? Did they even drive a truck? Obviously, some field safety managers- did'nt, just worked in warehouses- if you drive a forklift on the highway I guess they know what classifies as an accident- preventable or non. I've yet to hear anyone getting a non-preventable judgement. I'm sure to have plenty prove me wrong.

I believe we as drivers are to make sure the load is secure before leaving. Pallet jacks included. As for sealed loads- you're screwed.

I was told this when driving a flatbed hauling 50k steel coils. If I made a turn and lost it, I could not tell them the load shifted and get away with it. Either will he. Somewhere someone failed in training. Hope they were not a dock to driver student- being experienced with the dock and loading procedure- they knew the rules, hopefully this is their first preventable, thus keeping their job.

I know, we all need to start somewhere, but with AF- two years of experience was needed to be hired, no more- just two weeks dock, city, and linehaul I guess. Load shifting is no excuse. We have all the tools/common sense needed to prevent this, somewhere something was not used. As for video training if you don't pay attention and laugh about them, the joke is on you. I always have trash fall out of my unit when I open the doors for the D.O.T., and those pesky 2 month old fries in the permit books are always good for a laugh and converstion starter. I sure the heck wouldn't eat them.

I've driven over 20 years both local and OTR, non-union, if it matters- over 1.5 million miles with preventables, not spotless. I have been told this and other companies frown upon hiring experienced people because they bring bad ideas, or try to tell them how to run a company. Some companies don't like spotless drivers either- having experienced accidents makes you as a driver more aware of your surroundings, and being able to cope with the trama afterwards. Union drivers too get the same respect, union pressure is not needed, please don't apply or encourage our drivers- we already treat and pay them well above the industry standards, thanks to your past brothers sacraficing their lives making working period- better for all of us.
 
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The warehouseman will take care of him, an asteroid could fall out of the sky with CNN taping it, hit a FedEx unit stopped in traffic, causing it to be involved in an accident, and he would still call it preventable. Being that the driver failed in using the smith system.

Probably not getting the big picture.

And then you would all be forced to watch a new safety video about the dangers of tailgating a meteorite.

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It is my opinion with thirty plus yrs. exp.as a driver and a safety rep. this driver is at fault for this described incident. Sorry for him.
 
How long or how much experience did your so called safety manager have? Did they even drive a truck? Obviously, some field safety managers- did'nt, just worked in warehouses- if you drive a forklift on the highway I guess they know what classifies as an accident- preventable or non. I've yet to hear anyone getting a non-preventable judgement. I'm sure to have plenty prove me wrong.

I believe we as drivers are to make sure the load is secure before leaving. Pallet jacks included. As for sealed loads- you're screwed.

I was told this when driving a flatbed hauling 50k steel coils. If I made a turn and lost it, I could not tell them the load shifted and get away with it. Either will he. Somewhere someone failed in training. Hope they were not a dock to driver student- being experienced with the dock and loading procedure- they knew the rules, hopefully this is their first preventable, thus keeping their job.

I know, we all need to start somewhere, but with AF- two years of experience was needed to be hired, no more- just two weeks dock, city, and linehaul I guess. Load shifting is no excuse. We have all the tools/common sense needed to prevent this, somewhere something was not used. As for video training if you don't pay attention and laugh about them, the joke is on you. I always have trash fall out of my unit when I open the doors for the D.O.T., and those pesky 2 month old fries in the permit books are always good for a laugh and converstion starter. I sure the heck wouldn't eat them.

I've driven over 20 years both local and OTR, non-union, if it matters- over 1.5 million miles with preventables, not spotless. I have been told this and other companies frown upon hiring experienced people because they bring bad ideas, or try to tell them how to run a company. Some companies don't like spotless drivers either- having experienced accidents makes you as a driver more aware of your surroundings, and being able to cope with the trama afterwards. Union drivers too get the same respect, union pressure is not needed, please don't apply or encourage our drivers- we already treat and pay them well above the industry standards, thanks to your past brothers sacraficing their lives making working period- better for all of us.

The warehouseman will take care of him, an asteroid could fall out of the sky with CNN taping it, hit a FedEx unit stopped in traffic, causing it to be involved in an accident, and he would still call it preventable. Being that the driver failed in using the smith system.

Probably not getting the big picture.

If you'll notice I said I didn't know what caused the accident. I didn't accuse the driver of anything. I simply gave a general observation.

They'll figure it out. There were almost as many redshirts out there as policemen and firemen.

It was a joke guys...LOL, I don't know the TM or safety or any supervisors, I was making a funny, not at the drivers expense, just at everyone elses.
 
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