Not to be left out, Billy ordered a new zero turn equipped with a front end loader.
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Not to be left out, Billy ordered a new zero turn equipped with a front end loader.
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I don’t want the liability. Women will try to sue for accused harassment and homeowners will try to say we stole or damaged property.
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Well all have body cameras soon! Wont be able to :
: in private!
: in private!
Actually we covered a lot of this
First back in July 2017
http://www.truckingboards.com/bb/threads/significant-number-of-straight-trucks-coming-to-fxfe.81124/
Then we got confirmed details back in Feb:
Seems we went from justifiable speculation, to confirmed facts, and (now) back to speculation.
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It will be actually delivered by contract (non-Fx employee) drivers.
Shipment will hit the destination dock, and at that point the Subs will take possession, and make delivery.
Just a sign of the times, with Amazon and others starting to carry big ticket items like appliances. No biggie.
Shipment will hit the destination dock, and at that point the Subs will take possession, and make delivery.
Just a sign of the times, with Amazon and others starting to carry big ticket items like appliances. No biggie.
Considering that Fred Smith first shared the fact publicly, back in July 2017, we know that they have to have been working on it long before that. How long? Dallas, OK city, Tulsa, Atlanta drivers can shed partial light on that.
Point being, this is among the MOST deeply thought out programs, perhaps ever, in FedEx Freight history. They are not diving blindly into this arena. While FedEx is NOT going to leave the fastest growing segment unchallenged, they do seem to be proceeding cautiously, methodically, while learning everything possible on the topic. If you pay attention to who is responsible for the roll-out and the "pilot programs", as well as the structure changes within the Co. to make it happen, it think it's a safe bet that it will be as top-shelf as possible.
Point being, this is among the MOST deeply thought out programs, perhaps ever, in FedEx Freight history. They are not diving blindly into this arena. While FedEx is NOT going to leave the fastest growing segment unchallenged, they do seem to be proceeding cautiously, methodically, while learning everything possible on the topic. If you pay attention to who is responsible for the roll-out and the "pilot programs", as well as the structure changes within the Co. to make it happen, it think it's a safe bet that it will be as top-shelf as possible.
I was as skeptical, or more, than most anyone, when Fred first announced it. As we learn more, the reality is, the residential program & straight trucks are a huge benefit to most current drivers. Since we got our rental "test mule", and a dedicated (bid) residential route, I've not seen a single residential delivery. Not one. Also, some drivers WANT that bid.
And the white glove routes that some seem to fear? Most will likely (as No F-bdy Bs said) be contracted out, as high quality providers can be found/developed to properly represent the brand. When, where, and if FXFE drivers do it, they will have to be extensively trained on the process. We're talking about a specialized, premium service, taken more seriously than you can imagine, for all the same reasons cited as concerns in this thread.
And the white glove routes that some seem to fear? Most will likely (as No F-bdy Bs said) be contracted out, as high quality providers can be found/developed to properly represent the brand. When, where, and if FXFE drivers do it, they will have to be extensively trained on the process. We're talking about a specialized, premium service, taken more seriously than you can imagine, for all the same reasons cited as concerns in this thread.
The only thing you forgot to mention Swamp, was that the contracted out,high quality providers,if used, will be paid substantially less than a FedEx Freight employee.....
I hear Wong, is on the negotiating committee for the company.
He gets a 15 percent “fee”, for every contractor he signs up. Don’t tell big Dave this....
I think every test market may be trying this out different ways. We don’t have a dedicated bid on the box trucks, it’s whoever they feel like giving it to that day. We have two box trucks and we’re told that we’re getting another two trucks for this pilot program, and I still get residential delivery’s every week in 48 and 53 ft trailers.
For the contractors everyone is talking about it’s not a 100% go for my area, we the drivers are going to be doing the white glove service for now until they figure out if they want to use them or not. But I can only go by what they tell us. I hope the above things about class B drivers and contractors are true so I don’t have to worry about it.
Fair enough, and you forgot to mention the lower qualifications for the (non hazmat-non tank) class B licensed guy/gal.
Maybe like class D?Fair enough, and you forgot to mention the lower qualifications for the (non hazmat-non tank) class B licensed guy/gal.
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Do explain!
Oh no! No way a company as large as Fx has thought of... .. LIABILITY!
Last I checked, about 50,000 companies enter/exit your home.
Phone, internet, Lowe's, ect..
When you make an appt with the DSL guy, you AGREE to give them access to your home, and waive a lot of liability.
Fx service will be no different.
You know, like Fx already does with INSIDE DELIVERY service?
I swear, some of you antiques are teleported here from the 1800s.
EVERY time a new concept is rolled out, the same fossils pipe up with how "It will NEVER WORK!"
Then, it does.
Touchscreens will NEVER work because....
Automatics in big rigs will NEVER work because....
A system that measures freight dimensions? BLACK MAGIC! Get that :
: outta here! Drivers doing their own exceptions..? Hogwash!
Unmanned fork lifts....
Unmanned..... Tractors?
The tip of your nose is about the distance of your foresight.
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I think the 4 actual pilot locations are each using different models, 3rd party vs Company. The majority of locations getting the residential trucks are not actual pilot locations. It's more a matter of better (SAFER) equipment for the typical existing residential tasks. The super premium white glove 2 man service is a different animal.
I think the inconsistency you speak of, from center to center, has more to do with center leadership following their directive (or not) to varying degrees.
Great point! A 3rd party is unlikely to require a CDL, depending on their equip.
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Do explain!
Oh no! No way a company as large as Fx has thought of... .. LIABILITY!
Last I checked, about 50,000 companies enter/exit your home.
Phone, internet, Lowe's, ect..
When you make an appt with the DSL guy, you AGREE to give them access to your home, and waive a lot of liability.
Fx service will be no different.
You know, like Fx already does with INSIDE DELIVERY service?
I swear, some of you antiques are teleported here from the 1800s.
EVERY time a new concept is rolled out, the same fossils pipe up with how "It will NEVER WORK!"
Then, it does.
Touchscreens will NEVER work because....
Automatics in big rigs will NEVER work because....
A system that measures freight dimensions? BLACK MAGIC! Get that ::
Drivers doing their own exceptions..? Hogwash!
Unmanned fork lifts....
Unmanned..... Tractors?
The tip of your nose is about the distance of your foresight.
Some value tradition. In life, in love, in thought and in their careers.
It seems that those who do are being supplanted by those like you.
Is it the simple battle of youth vs the aged, or is this something different?
