The Pay Scale never goes up , even with the Driver Shortage ??? and then companies wonder why nobody will apply ?? thinking more freight needs to sit across the USA ,till the pay scale goes up & companies stop treating Drivers like **it !!!!
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new drivers, even when hired and trained, are not replacing the retirees or those who go elsewhere. we have one guy on vacation, it takes three to pickup and deliver his route, he is a diligent job seeker. it takes two to replace the recent retiree in another area, it is still a net loss.
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YRC doesn`t realize how valuable their experienced drivers are. They can hire and train new people, but they`ll find it nearly impossible to replace the people they have now and the people that are leaving because of the benefit and pay scale. Not to mention the poor treatment at some of the facilities. YRC does not need recruiters, what they need is a program to keep the employees that they have. This isn`t the 1960s or 70s where they can walk all over people and still be able to keep them. I think management is still living in the 1960s mentality. Someone needs to tell Welch this is 2014.
I'm sure trucking companies may already have a solution for that driver shortage.The Pay Scale never goes up , even with the Driver Shortage ??? and then companies wonder why nobody will apply ?? thinking more freight needs to sit across the USA ,till the pay scale goes up & companies stop treating Drivers like **it !!!!
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Very well said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Drivers - experienced or not are no more valuable than anyone else - :)
At least that is what they are trying to say on the "New April 1 Wage Rates In Ohio!" post.....
It can't be both ways - Drivers, especially experienced drivers are either very valuable or no more valuable than any other driver/dock/janitor/clerk....
Thank you, Elwood.
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I do not understand what you are saying here. While it is true that all the experience in the world would be wasted on some most will make good use of it. If you have run the road all your life I could understand how you miss out on the value of an experienced freight man. Maybe you should take my peddle run out when the rookie loads it. Or maybe you should try stripping inbound loads for a while so you can see the difference between loaders.
I'm saying that all the expierience in the world doesn't help if not used. Conversely, all the enthusiasm in the world rarely overcomes no knowledge.
BTW. I have worked on docks. And I do appreciate what a good stacker is capable of. Also a dock man who loads a P&D route can make the driver look like a star if he's familiar with the route and follows the loading plan.
BTW. I have worked on docks. And I do appreciate what a good stacker is capable of. Also a dock man who loads a P&D route can make the driver look like a star if he's familiar with the route and follows the loading plan.
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April Fools............
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Too bad these stupid dock foreman can't figure out who knows what their doing vs those that spend time on their knee's at the dock tower.
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I would have thought with all the freight companies that have gone out and filed bankrupt that the investers would have learned that seasons driver are required to make a company work and stay on top.
YOU CAN NOT RUN A COMPANY FOR LONE ON PEOPLE THAT DO NOT HAVE THE HANDS ON KNOWLEDGE THAT OLD DRIVER HAVE.
DAM, does no one look at HISTORY ANYMORE or LEARN from other peoples mistakes?
Check the list of all the companies that have file or gone.
I GUESS they do not teach that in college any more.
YOU CAN NOT RUN A COMPANY FOR LONE ON PEOPLE THAT DO NOT HAVE THE HANDS ON KNOWLEDGE THAT OLD DRIVER HAVE.
DAM, does no one look at HISTORY ANYMORE or LEARN from other peoples mistakes?
Check the list of all the companies that have file or gone.
I GUESS they do not teach that in college any more.
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Well I have to say you are all right. After many years with CF, ROADWAY AND NOW YRC. I have resigned and moved on. There are about 12 drivers that have left the barn in San Bernadino, Ca to this company. We all did not want to leave and had enough time in to hold a bid. But the constant battle and uncertainty with the company was enough for us to go. I wish all of you the best and hope that someday the company realizes the value of good employees. Just as a side note we were all line drivers and the new job pays more and treats us with respect. Although the insurance is not as good the pay does make up the difference. Having been a steward I will always keep track of my friends the union, and the company.
Well I have to say you are all right. After many years with CF, ROADWAY AND NOW YRC. I have resigned and moved on. There are about 12 drivers that have left the barn in San Bernadino, Ca to this company. We all did not want to leave and had enough time in to hold a bid. But the constant battle and uncertainty with the company was enough for us to go. I wish all of you the best and hope that someday the company realizes the value of good employees. Just as a side note we were all line drivers and the new job pays more and treats us with respect. Although the insurance is not as good the pay does make up the difference. Having been a steward I will always keep track of my friends the union, and the company.
HAVE A GREAT DAY & GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
Well I have to say you are all right. After many years with CF, ROADWAY AND NOW YRC. I have resigned and moved on. There are about 12 drivers that have left the barn in San Bernadino, Ca to this company. We all did not want to leave and had enough time in to hold a bid. But the constant battle and uncertainty with the company was enough for us to go. I wish all of you the best and hope that someday the company realizes the value of good employees. Just as a side note we were all line drivers and the new job pays more and treats us with respect. Although the insurance is not as good the pay does make up the difference. Having been a steward I will always keep track of my friends the union, and the company.
HAVE A GREAT DAY & GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
You will be missed by YRC, JP. I can relate to the unfortunate circumstances you have endured @ YRC. Glad to hear you have found solace and are now content.
Be safe out there and stop by the boards and drop your $.02 now and then. Your perspective is always a cause for pause.
