Me? Unfortunately, that seems to be true but not my direction. I was on here trying to learn, stated a fact that some seemed to have not known and got attacked for it! I want to learn more about how some of the things work in the field, and how things work for other drivers so that I can help my husband.
So is that the rule of this board? If you agree with every "down with the trucker driver conspiracy" then you can post? Or, wait, I haven't been on here long and mainly stuck with the YRC threads, so maybe this is only the way it works with YRC. As long as you are dogging on YRC, blaming YRC for the truckers situation, blaming YRC for the state of the national and global economy, and blaming YRC for the cost of raising fuel prices then you can post. Is that the rule around here?
Just want to know so I can make sure I play by the rules in the future.
Without going back and rereading all posts, I beleive you said you work at YRC Logistics. I was not directing my comment directly at you, but was making a generalization. I have been here and in the industry long enough to be able to distinguish the whiners from others with intelligent thoughts behind their posts. I personally stay informed about what is going on in the world around me. I know about the change (in name) from Menlo to YRC Logistics. As you have stated, and for anyone that doesn't know what a logistics company does, basiclly, they take the customers need, whether it be truck, rail, air, and find the solution, and sell the solution to the customer. In today's markets, the customer is
always looking to save costs. We can all agree that the union companies of YRC have higher rates than Glen Moore and Logistics. Most logistic companies will then find the least expensive way for that customer to handle their needs. The fact that Logistics has their own trucks lends itself to the fact that most union employees see this as a way for YRC to erode the union workforce, as is evident by the thousands of people on layoff.
You also state
That is why my husband is an independent owner/operator.
I want to learn more about how some of the things work in the field, and how things work for other drivers so that I can help my husband.
I'm wondering whether you realize or not how these statements lead into the belief that union workers fear for their livelyhoods because of Logistics? As a logistics provider, you have the ability to send "our" work to anyone that will carry the freight for less than our companies can, including, but not limited to, funnelling that work to your husband and other independent operators, possibly for your own persoanal gain. Is it any wonder that we are a suspicious bunch?
I'll give you an example. Yesterday, I took delivery of a package that i shipped up from Miami, Fl, to Long Island, NY. It was something I ordered for myself and weighed 355 lbs. After weeks of trying to get a price from Roadway, (who I work for). the package was put on a non union carrier because it was half the price. Am I happy or proud of the decission? Not at all!! But, my bottom line is the same as many shippers,
getting the best possible price, and keeping $300 in my pocket was the bottom line. Am I pissed my company couldn't (actually, I should say, WOULDN'T) match the price for one of their own? You betcha!!!
But this this exactly how a logistics company operates. Correct me, if I am wrong, but I don't think so.:smilie_132:
Now as for rules on posting, I welcome opposing views. It is anyone's right to agree or disagree with anyone else's posts. Just be prepared for the fireworks when someone does disagree. If you are going to state something as a
fact, be prepared with proof to support your position. There are too many people that come here and rant (without reason or proof) just for the sake of ranting. I have found nothing wrong with anything you have posted to date, however, as I have done here, some items need clarification or disecting for those that are not seeing the big picture.
When it comes to dogging YRC or blaming them for the economy, I don't think anyone here blames YRC for the economy. The economy stinks for everyone. However, most of us, myself included, blame Dollar Bill for the way he is handling things. Specifically, there is no reason for loaded trucks to be sitting in terminals for days on end. There's no reason for deliveries to be late. There's no reason to be missing pick ups. But this is happening on a daily basis, becasue so many are laid off. How do you service the customers without the proper amount on the workforce? People should be called back from layoff to keep the freight flowing. Is this happening? Not really. The way we see it, YRC is funneling what they can to the non union side and keeping the union work force at home. In our favor is the fact that YRC can't funnel all the freight, but if this keeps up, in the end, this will infuriate the customer base to the point that they will abandon YRC companies altogether. When that happens, we will all be in the same sh*thole.
