FedEx Freight | Pre/Post Trip Inspections

We communicate our defects directly to our shop, since we have one...and maintenance doesn’t have ACOPS, they’re still using 80’s technology...think DOS!! :scratchhead:

From what it looks like, its an AS400 terminal node or a variant. Still powerful (datawise), just not pretty.
 
It would be nice if something was done to those who leave this :::shit::: for others to deal with!! I understand that nobody is perfect and we all miss things but it’s obvious by some of the :::shit::: I find that there’s plenty of drivers who don’t even look...even though it’s their job and it’s the LAW!!
It seems over the last 10 years or so our company has become soft, like they’re afraid to discipline because they might hurt someone’s feelings...and this is the result of those actions IMO!!
hate to do this but........I agree with what red said
 
It would be nice if something was done to those who leave this :::shit::: for others to deal with!! I understand that nobody is perfect and we all miss things but it’s obvious by some of the :::shit::: I find that there’s plenty of drivers who don’t even look...even though it’s their job and it’s the LAW!!

Plus, when signing off on the DVIR, you confirm that both pre & post trip inspections were done (BY YOU). That, combined with cameras everywhere makes it a fools game to skip either.

Then it comes down to integrity, looking out for the next driver, as well as the general public. Not to mention the fact that it is your job and there are costs incurred for NOT doing it. Lights, for example can go out. Tires can go flat, but they don't pop off the rim sitting on the yard overnight. In those cases, coaching is certainly in order, and well deserved IMHO.
 
Plus, when signing off on the DVIR, you confirm that both pre & post trip inspections were done (BY YOU). That, combined with cameras everywhere makes it a fools game to skip either.

Then it comes down to integrity, looking out for the next driver, as well as the general public. Not to mention the fact that it is your job and there are costs incurred for NOT doing it. Lights, for example can go out. Tires can go flat, but they don't pop off the rim sitting on the yard overnight. In those cases, coaching is certainly in order, and well deserved IMHO.
You’re giving WAAAAY to much credit for those in charge!! No one is going to spend hours researching data/video footage to find out whether or not a pre/post trip was done and exactly who is responsible for screwing the next driver...it’s take it to the shop and get it fixed plz, no need to offend anyone!!

Integrity...you’re joking, right?? Coaching session...at least that would be a start!!
 
You’re giving WAAAAY to much credit for those in charge!! No one is going to spend hours researching data/video footage to find out whether or not a pre/post trip was done and exactly who is responsible for screwing the next driver...it’s take it to the shop and get it fixed plz, no need to offend anyone!!

Integrity...you’re joking, right?? Coaching session...at least that would be a start!!
Well, there is the cost associated with fixing what COULD have been fixed during down time.

I really don't think it would take "hours", when looking for the egregious examples. Tire off the rim, for example. Everything has a time stamp within the system, who pulled last etc... Finding video from a 15 - 30 minute window is pretty easy (if you have a target), but there would have to be a desire to do so. We can certainly agree that there is NOT that desire to dig into it, yet...
 
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Well, there is the cost associated with fixing what COULD have been fixed during down time.

I really don't think it would take "hours", when looking for the egregious examples. Tire off the rim, for example. Everything has a time stamp within the system, who pulled last etc... Finding video from a 15 - 30 minute window is pretty easy (if you have a target), but there would have to be a desire to do so. We can certainly agree that there is NOT that desire to dig into it, yet...
Pretty sad that management won't put any teeth into the policy...
 
A couple pet peeves of mine... Drivers who NEVER raise the hood. We have some pretty good equip, but fluids (the oil especially) needs to be checked. It's a shame to find a fairly new truck with oil barely on the stick. these trucks should never need 2 gallons in a single pop.

Also, a tire that is off the rim. I get the possibility the a tire can leak down, but they don't break the bead sitting still. I never understood the lack of accountability on that one. There is a paper trail.

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I went to Yellow Freight in 1999 after Preston Trucking closed. The first week on the job, I got a warning letter for under the hood pre trip inspection. Apparently, in Cleveland, only union mechanics were allowed to lift the hood.
 
I went to Yellow Freight in 1999 after Preston Trucking closed. The first week on the job, I got a warning letter for under the hood pre trip inspection. Apparently, in Cleveland, only union mechanics were allowed to lift the hood.
It was a long standing policy at roadway that drivers ,do not have to look under the hood for pre trip or post trip inspection I guess no one told you.You should have asked what’s that trap door on the hood for,Dip stick and oil fill tube.
 
I went to Yellow Freight in 1999 after Preston Trucking closed. The first week on the job, I got a warning letter for under the hood pre trip inspection. Apparently, in Cleveland, only union mechanics were allowed to lift the hood.
The day after my 30 day probation period, I would have done my inspection under the hood, making sure a mechanic witnessed me doing that, & then filed on the first & the second letter to come. Then I would have brought a copy of the Federal DOT guidelines & regulation, & ask why they wanted me to violate Federal Regulations. Set the wrong tone? Maybe. But, it is my ass & the general public @ risk not the grease monkey's. von.
 
I “have a friend” who would turn down the bolt under the acceleration pedal almost to the floor to allow for more speed back in the old L units...that was until the shop caught on, they started welding the bolts to the floor!! :grin:

Just bending the linkage.
 
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