XPO | Con-way being sold.

[Deleted member 36608]

Good reading below. Maybe you guys should have joined the Teamsters.


http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSnPn29Cp15 88 PRN20150429

 

[upnorth]

This topic will stay on topic. This is not about union nonunion bs. All posts not related to the employees of Conway will be removed.

Troll elsewhere.

 

[a9faninnc]

Good luck guys,try to stay positive.No need to bust yourself up,over something you have no control over.It could work out real good for you guys.

 

[HanaLad]

synergies and operational improvements/efficiencies?
I've heard those words used in the past, by more than one carrier.
Good Luck Gentlemen.

 

[hawaiianpizza]

So am I to understand, that the name 'Con-Way" is to be no more?

It says in one of the articles I read that they will operate Menlo, truckload and freight as XPO branded companies.

 

[Rollin62]

Just in time for open enrollment too!

 

[Deleted member 36608]

This topic will stay on topic. This is not about union nonunion bs. All posts not related to the employees of Conway will be removed.

Troll elsewhere.

It is relevant to what Con Way Drivers will be dealing with in the future. It's not all unicorns and rainbows, but should let the Drivers know who they are now working for.

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSnPn29Cp15 88 PRN20150429

 

[grumpy2]

Bet they close up the palace. Ann Harbor will be up on Ebay. You too could own your very own palace !

I work in Ann Arbor. While the building might be nice, I deal with as much BS as the service centers do.

When they close Ann Arbor and I lose my job, I'll try remember that you're happy about it.

 

[grumpy2]

• Eliminating duplicative back office and public company costs; and

There goes my job considering I'm in Ann Arbor. I think I might be sick...

 

[highspeeds]

There goes my job considering I'm in Ann Arbor. I think I might be sick...

They brain washed you good. You oughta KNOW that you ARE sick. After all we have lost the last so many years it appears we have now lost everything. The more I read about this guy the more I realize we are all done here. He is all about slash and burn. They don't own the trucks. The drivers are independent contractors. The Con-job has run it's course. He just bought the freight. The rest is gonna be up for sale.

 

[ShabaDoo]

New company name has been announced.
XCON
Wall Street Journal quoted the XPO CEO, who said Con-Way management will NOT be integrated with the merger. Con-Way CEO will only be on board a few months during the transition.

 

[grumpy2]

Third is close Con-way corporate headquarters. Don't hurt drivers. And they all wealthy in the palace. Will have their friends get them another sweet gig...

NOT EVERYONE AT CORPORATE IS WEALTHY!

Probably about 90% of the employees in Ann Arbor are average wage earning people - just like the service centers. We're trying to support their families, pay bills, pay off debt, save for retirement- just like you.

You guys at the service centers will be fine since XPO doesn't have an LTL operation. You're right that the employees at corporate will probably lose their jobs. Will it make you feel good that single mothers and fathers will have to apply for unemployment? Or that someone who is laid off can't pay their mortgage for the house that shelters their family?

I'm an average schmuck and my salary is needed to support my family. I want the drivers to be treated well. I think Lean is a pain too. Every department at Ann Arbor has to go through Label Everything Accomplish Nothing just like the service centers.

I have a "sweet gig?" You're so absolutely wrong about me and most of the corporate employees. I have some "sweet" words for you but I'd get banned from the boards if I posted them.

 

[grumpy2]

They brain washed you good. You oughta KNOW that you ARE sick. After all we have lost the last so many years it appears we have now lost everything.

I'm not brainwashed. I'm not the one who made decisions to cut benefits or change policies. Neither did over 200+ employees in Ann Arbor who go to work everyday and put up with the same things you have just to earn a livable wage.

Be mad at Stotlar or Lehmkuhl who made millions. Dont be mad at the people who only made thousands just like you.

 

[trucknfool]

There goes my job considering I'm in Ann Arbor. I think I might be sick...

I hope for the best for the good ones in Ann Arbor. As for the top people who wrecked the company, It's in everyone"s best interest that they are gone. People the waste just couldn't keep going on the pace that it is on.C F was historically top heavy, and Conway is a prime example of ultra top heavy. Way to many chiefs , and no clue to what a trucking company does.

 

[Birdman07]

Well I found this on facebook. Not sure if this is a good sign. I'll just leave this here.

 

[joes bar and grill]

I'm an average schmuck

You're much much more than average

 

[Rollin62]

I tried telling the infatuated, trusting koolaid drinkers but they wouldn't listen due to being conwashed every Monday.

 

[freightdude]

Utilizing its extensive intermodal network to improve LTL line-haul efficiency ....... Not real good in my opinion for drivers.....

Sounds like more sub service not less.

 

[icuicp]

Sounds like more sub service not less.

 

[sundrop03]

Hell if they drop the lean crap and start paying guys in the south what they're worth I might come back! Doubtful, but I'm just sayin'! lol

What????/ Drivers in the north make more than drivers in the south.....what's up with that????