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11-10-2008, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmy g  I guess I've gotten used to seeing it; I worked at Preston. It seems like Every LTL Company put out the same stuff about us. Just like about everyone did the same about O-Nite, before UPS bought them. | It needs to stop, its dirty, fredex must be scared of something or they wouldn't be using that method, thats what happens when someone gets nervous, they stop playing by the rules and start to cheat, coming from that company, it doesn't surprise me at all Jimmy. |
11-10-2008, 02:21 PM
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It's called being competitive. If the shoe was on the other foot you would all be saying worse things about them and enjoying every bit of it, without the sympathy that you expect from them. It's called life, get over it!
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11-10-2008, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by bubbadog121 "If you're concerned about potential service disruptions to your supply chain, given recent reports about Yellow-Roadway's integration and workforce reduction, choose FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTL."
"FedEx makes it easy."
"For certainty, reliability and service, choose FedEx Freight for your fast-cycle LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping needs, and FedEx National LTL for your planned distribution long-haul service. We're here to meet your LTL needs -- including peace of mind for you and your customers."
The proper response by our City Men, who, are on the front lines, should be, something like "The economy is in a down turn and this is the best time to integrate, since, we have the extra capacity" "This will enable us to give you the most comprehensive service and best value to you and your customers well into the future" |
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Just visiting here.
I was wondering if you also see a parallel with Circuit City and YRCW. And maybe one of the reasons why FedEx would be printing those fliers to potential customers.
Circuit City announced a few weeks ago that they were going to lay-off sales people and move some from full time to part time. Seems like some customers decided to go to Best Buy and other electronic outlets to get professional help and advice when buying big ticket items.
Today Circuit City filed for chapter 11 to reorganize after the vendors got scared to extend further credit.
Circuit City Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
"In large part, a Chapter 11 filing is due to three factors, all of which contributed to a liquidity crisis that prevented the company from completing its turnaround goals outside of formal proceedings: erosion of vendor confidence, decreased liquidity and a global economic crisis," Besanko said.
Circuit City Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - Companies * US * News * Story - CNBC.com
Personally I think that as long as YRC can make their P&D work with enough staffing they should be OK. The only variable that nobody knows yet is how long this recession is going to last and how many carriers will come out the other side stronger than when they went in.
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11-10-2008, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Flattop It's called being competitive. If the shoe was on the other foot you would all be saying worse things about them and enjoying every bit of it, without the sympathy that you expect from them. It's called life, get over it! | I have heard several mgrs say the same thing!
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11-10-2008, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by River17 bubbadog121
Just visiting here.
I was wondering if you also see a parallel with Circuit City and YRCW. And maybe one of the reasons why FedEx would be printing those fliers to potential customers.
Circuit City announced a few weeks ago that they were going to lay-off sales people and move some from full time to part time. Seems like some customers decided to go to Best Buy and other electronic outlets to get professional help and advice when buying big ticket items.
Today Circuit City filed for chapter 11 to reorganize after the vendors got scared to extend further credit.
Circuit City Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
"In large part, a Chapter 11 filing is due to three factors, all of which contributed to a liquidity crisis that prevented the company from completing its turnaround goals outside of formal proceedings: erosion of vendor confidence, decreased liquidity and a global economic crisis," Besanko said.
Circuit City Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy - Companies * US * News * Story - CNBC.com
Personally I think that as long as YRC can make their P&D work with enough staffing they should be OK. The only variable that nobody knows yet is how long this recession is going to last and how many carriers will come out the other side stronger than when they went in.
| YRC has allot of assets to dig into that CC did not.
I think we will have a much better idea of what to expect at the end of 1stQ 09.
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11-10-2008, 09:10 PM
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IF YRC would let Holland and New Penn go back to the way they were (A money maker) they would both be able to bail YRC out of the hole they are in..But I do not see that happining as it is a good idea.
I feel for all you gals/guys at YRC, even I am not sure where they will end up at.
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