FedEx Freight | Should We Cancel The Truck Driving Championships

Doubling down, I see.


The average person does not ship millions of dollars worth of freight.
You can bet your ass that large companies take notice.

Lmao I bet those companies are chomping at the bit for this competition every year. So why would these large companies take notice???? You actually think that's how they determine which company they will ship their freight with?
 
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Lmao I bet those companies are chomping at the bit for this competition every year. So why would these large companies take notice???? You actually think that's how they determine which company they will ship their freight with?[/QUOTE

There isn't a face-palm big enough for your post.
Looking back at all of them, I can only assume you have a rudimentary grasp of the English language, and even less of a grasp on the business world.
 
I don’t remember seeing Fedex at the TDC back when we were AF could be wrong. The truck driving championships used to be another employee benefit to promote safety for some who entered. But with the astronomical cost to cover spouses to quote Fedex it seems it would make sense to cut back on some programs to offer better benefits to everyone. Not just the TDC I could list a bunch that could be cut.
 
Lmao I bet those companies are chomping at the bit for this competition every year. So why would these large companies take notice???? You actually think that's how they determine which company they will ship their freight with?

I would never ship a piece of freight without asking dispatcher, "who will be hauling my freight?"
I usually call OD, because they have the all time Mastio champ, if he's busy mowing grass, I call FX, ask dispatch
if Red can handle my shipment.
I was told, he's marked off, still trying to make par.
Big Dave screwed up and sent my freight to Moldova.
I just play it safe and call Swift!
Wouldn't think of anything but a TDC champ hauling my freight.
 
I would never ship a piece of freight without asking dispatcher, "who will be hauling my freight?"
I usually call OD, because they have the all time Mastio champ, if he's busy mowing grass, I call FX, ask dispatch
if Red can handle my shipment.
I was told, he's marked off, still trying to make par.
Big Dave screwed up and sent my freight to Moldova.
I just play it safe and call Swift!
Wouldn't think of anything but a TDC champ hauling my freight.

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I would never ship a piece of freight without asking dispatcher, "who will be hauling my freight?"
I usually call OD, because they have the all time Mastio champ, if he's busy mowing grass, I call FX, ask dispatch
if Red can handle my shipment.
I was told, he's marked off, still trying to make par.
Big Dave screwed up and sent my freight to Moldova.
I just play it safe and call Swift!
Wouldn't think of anything but a TDC champ hauling my freight.


That's what all the large companies, who ship millions of dollars of freight do or so I'm told. :lmao:
 
Are you seriously this ****in dense?

Fx doesn't participate in the TDC for the drivers!
Its for publicity!
See that NASCAR? The golf championships, all that sponsor work? You really think that advertisement on that level has zero effect?
Here's a clue. Fx, as well as many other companies know more about you than you do.
As for the shareholders, I promise they want all the positive publicity Fx can get.


Cancelling the TDC is equivalent to you not buying a bag of flour, in effort to get your household finances in order.


So, keep that CDL current!
I can understand and agree with some of what your saying. The fact remains that almost everyone ships with regard only to how much it cost and nothing more. Maybe service in some instances. They don't care if Jack the Ripper hauls it
 
having one or more of our drivers named as the CHAMPION DRIVER, NATIONWIDE, in whatever division. Their name and "Drives for FedEx" in every local and state newspaper, on top of trucking magazines websites?

You can't buy that kind of publicity .

I honestly think most drivers have zero concept of how large of a company Fx is. If Fx is in trouble, it won't be because of the TDC, I assure you.
No one said fed ex is struggling because tdc, and regardless of cost or size if a business is struggling you don't keep throwing money away plain and simple. Especially on something outside of the people competing in, and the people who work for the companies competing in have never even heard of or could care less about it, even if they had heard about it.

I'll try to keep it short, but that won't be easy.

You are both "part right" to some degree, but also WRONG about a few things. The reality is much more significant.

Yes, it is a huge (valuable) public image boost. Yes, most are unaware of it's existence. But, while the cost is significant, the RETURN is far greater, and goes way beyond the above factors.

1st and foremost, it is an effective SAFETY PROGRAM. It also provides incentive to become better, more knowledgeable, professional Drivers. In the process, is provides a chance to show the industry in a positive light.

SAFETY: For those who participate, the rewards are significant - both on a personal level, and for the Company. The 1st requirement is to have NO ACCIDENTS for the prior year. NOT just preventable, or at fault. NONE, unless legally parked/stopped. That alone makes those who take it seriously, drive very carefully. Thousands of drivers participate (and/or want to) each year.

The incentive to avoid any and all accidents is what makes the return on investment so huge. How many accidents need prevented in order to make it cost effective?

Average cost per Truck Accident - $148,279

https://www.cashort.com/blog/transportation-how-much-does-a-truck-accident-cost

"A recent article in the Business Report stated that if you take the average cost per truck accident, which is $148,279, as provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it would take additional revenue of $7,413,950 to pay the costs of the accident, assuming an average profit margin of 2%. The amount of revenue required to pay for the costs varies inversely to the profit margin. Further, the cost of a truck accident with a fatality is considerably higher at $7,633,600."

Here's more, but based on 2005 dollars.
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/docs/UnitCostsTruck Crashes2007.pdf

So, Safety is more than just a moral "feel good" narrative. Safety is also a cost saving necessity.

We could go deeper into the benefits (for the individual & the Company). Improved relationship with law enforcement, opportunity to see the "Best" side of the Company, knowledge that puts one in a much stronger position when dealing with leadership and/or law enforcement etc.. Just to name a few.


:smilie93c peelout:
 
I'll try to keep it short, but that won't be easy.

You are both "part right" to some degree, but also WRONG about a few things. The reality is much more significant.

Yes, it is a huge (valuable) public image boost. Yes, most are unaware of it's existence. But, while the cost is significant, the RETURN is far greater, and goes way beyond the above factors.

1st and foremost, it is an effective SAFETY PROGRAM. It also provides incentive to become better, more knowledgeable, professional Drivers. In the process, is provides a chance to show the industry in a positive light.

SAFETY: For those who participate, the rewards are significant - both on a personal level, and for the Company. The 1st requirement is to have NO ACCIDENTS for the prior year. NOT just preventable, or at fault. NONE, unless legally parked/stopped. That alone makes those who take it seriously, drive very carefully. Thousands of drivers participate (and/or want to) each year.

The incentive to avoid any and all accidents is what makes the return on investment so huge. How many accidents need prevented in order to make it cost effective?

Average cost per Truck Accident - $148,279

https://www.cashort.com/blog/transportation-how-much-does-a-truck-accident-cost

"A recent article in the Business Report stated that if you take the average cost per truck accident, which is $148,279, as provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it would take additional revenue of $7,413,950 to pay the costs of the accident, assuming an average profit margin of 2%. The amount of revenue required to pay for the costs varies inversely to the profit margin. Further, the cost of a truck accident with a fatality is considerably higher at $7,633,600."

Here's more, but based on 2005 dollars.
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/docs/UnitCostsTruck Crashes2007.pdf

So, Safety is more than just a moral "feel good" narrative. Safety is also a cost saving necessity.

We could go deeper into the benefits (for the individual & the Company). Improved relationship with law enforcement, opportunity to see the "Best" side of the Company, knowledge that puts one in a much stronger position when dealing with leadership and/or law enforcement etc.. Just to name a few.


:smilie93c peelout:


Pishposh!

Why save tens of millions, when we could be saving hundreds of thousand?!?!?!!
 
I'll try to keep it short, but that won't be easy.

You are both "part right" to some degree, but also WRONG about a few things. The reality is much more significant.

Yes, it is a huge (valuable) public image boost. Yes, most are unaware of it's existence. But, while the cost is significant, the RETURN is far greater, and goes way beyond the above factors.

1st and foremost, it is an effective SAFETY PROGRAM. It also provides incentive to become better, more knowledgeable, professional Drivers. In the process, is provides a chance to show the industry in a positive light.

SAFETY: For those who participate, the rewards are significant - both on a personal level, and for the Company. The 1st requirement is to have NO ACCIDENTS for the prior year. NOT just preventable, or at fault. NONE, unless legally parked/stopped. That alone makes those who take it seriously, drive very carefully. Thousands of drivers participate (and/or want to) each year.

The incentive to avoid any and all accidents is what makes the return on investment so huge. How many accidents need prevented in order to make it cost effective?

Average cost per Truck Accident - $148,279

https://www.cashort.com/blog/transportation-how-much-does-a-truck-accident-cost

"A recent article in the Business Report stated that if you take the average cost per truck accident, which is $148,279, as provided by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it would take additional revenue of $7,413,950 to pay the costs of the accident, assuming an average profit margin of 2%. The amount of revenue required to pay for the costs varies inversely to the profit margin. Further, the cost of a truck accident with a fatality is considerably higher at $7,633,600."

Here's more, but based on 2005 dollars.
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmcsa.dot.gov/files/docs/UnitCostsTruck Crashes2007.pdf

So, Safety is more than just a moral "feel good" narrative. Safety is also a cost saving necessity.

We could go deeper into the benefits (for the individual & the Company). Improved relationship with law enforcement, opportunity to see the "Best" side of the Company, knowledge that puts one in a much stronger position when dealing with leadership and/or law enforcement etc.. Just to name a few.


:smilie93c peelout:
Dang all these safe driving years and all I got was this 75 cent raise when I saved our company thousands.
 
Pishposh!

Why save tens of millions, when we could be saving hundreds of thousand?!?!?!!

You being the wealth of info you are explain to me why they canceled the center managers 2 year meetings this year? Hmmmm maybe its because we are trying to tighten our belts, exactly the reason this thread was made. But oh no can't be the reason looks like fed ex is looking at logical reasons to cut unwanted spending wonder why?
 
I don’t remember seeing Fedex at the TDC back when we were AF could be wrong.

That's because there was no FedEx Freight while we were competing as AF in TDC. Not sure about anywhere else, but the TDCs make the news every time. I got mentioned when I was the Kansas Driver of the Month on our NBC station in KC, and that wasn't even part of the TDC.

I had a much better beard then.. and less gray.
 
You being the wealth of info you are explain to me why they canceled the center managers 2 year meetings this year? Hmmmm maybe its because we are trying to tighten our belts, exactly the reason this thread was made. But oh no can't be the reason looks like fed ex is looking at logical reasons to cut unwanted spending wonder why?

Did you honestly just equate a managerial meeting to the TDC?

As to your question...
Think about that for a moment.
Managers "meeting" is canceled, but a truck driving competition is allowed to continue.
Whatever could be the reason!?!!!?
 
Did you honestly just equate a managerial meeting to the TDC?

As to your question...
Think about that for a moment.
Managers "meeting" is canceled, but a truck driving competition is allowed to continue.
Whatever could be the reason!?!!!?

You have all the answers to my questions, but can't seem to provide any of them. :scratchhead:
 
Dang all these safe driving years and all I got was this 75 cent raise when I saved our company thousands.
I would definitely support any push for a "safety bonus". An incentive for zero accidents. I think we just showed the value/return on investment potential. Since most don't participate in TDC stuff, I think we're missing an opportunity here.

:smilie93c peelout:
 
I would definitely support any push for a "safety bonus". An incentive for zero accidents. I think we just showed the value/return on investment potential. Since most don't participate in TDC stuff, I think we're missing an opportunity here.

:smilie93c peelout:
At one of my past companies they had a safety incentive program. You had to opt in if you wanted to participate. Totally up to the driver. Every week they deducted $2.00 from your check. At the end of the year you were accident free they gave you a check for$208.00. If you had one accident you got your original $104.00 back. Two accidents you lost it all. Easy money for the safe driver.
 
That's because there was no FedEx Freight while we were competing as AF in TDC. Not sure about anywhere else, but the TDCs make the news every time. I got mentioned when I was the Kansas Driver of the Month on our NBC station in KC, and that wasn't even part of the TDC.

I had a much better beard then.. and less gray.
Ummmm
Actually Viking was rebranded as FedEx Freight before you other people were included.
 
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