In order to further prove the flaw in the GPD methods used at FedEx Freight, we might need to look more closely at the figures and methods used by our team members over on the Express side.
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before the recent raise, the Express top rate for tractor trailer drivers was exactly $2.00 above the top rate for Freight, at the same location (about 3 miles away). That put Express right where they should be in terms of wages as compared to the competition. It would be good to know for certain if these comparisons remain true after the recent increases. I would encourage everyone to ask around, talk to your contacts at Express to see how we compare, then share this info. (current Freight top rate vs current Express top rate
and location). If you'd like to remain anonymous, send it to me via the inbox feature at the top right of your screen.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides accurate and publicly available figures for comparing geographic locations.
http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oessrcma.htm
We are told that (unfortunately) driver turnover rates weigh
most heavily in determining our GPD within FXFE. Now are we expected to believe that Express has a higher difficulty attracting and retaining Tractor Trailer Drivers, than does Freight? Seems unlikely, IMHO.
Bottom line: If Express uses a different and more accurate methodology and/or source for determining pay scales, it shouldn't be too difficult to achieve similar results for Freight, especialy since there seems to be (we're told) an effort to achieve parity in culture, in effect getting Freight on board with the same united "living PSP" philosophy as Corporate (Express).
If you'd like to see the GPD flaws addressed, put forth a little effort, and let's get the information that is critical in making the case. It doesn't matter where you stand on "that other issue", this effort should be easy to unite behind.
