This could be a huge market for us. I just saw an article this week where Schinder was getting out of the final mile service. I hope it works out for us!! It seems they have taken their time in implementing it so it’s done right.
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how so, really? we cant get trailers loaded correctly or mgmt to give a damn and you wonder why direct is a bad idea. you new here?
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You really have zero concept as to how any of this works, do you?
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I hate to say it but this is where a union comes in hand there trying to turn us into a moving company I see a lot of problems with this
the product still has to get to the service center, cross docked to be loaded on smaller trucks to be delivered and assembled(sometimes by people who get paid less).and you don't see where the problems will occur?
Yes, they are in it to lose money.
I've seen the discounts we already give customers for liftgate, inside delivery, etc. A $125 liftgate comes down to $40. Inside delivery? $25
You REALLY think we'll charge premium prices and actually get it? Umm, no.
There is a reason why Schneider have dropped this ridiculous "last mile" bullshit. It's because it takes too much time and too much money.
Saw today on the FXF channel at work they are starting to promote FXF Direct. I noticed in all the videos that the drivers have cabover straight trucks and that "everything has already been planned out to be as safe as possible".Yes, they are in it to lose money.
I've seen the discounts we already give customers for liftgate, inside delivery, etc. A $125 liftgate comes down to $40. Inside delivery? $25
You REALLY think we'll charge premium prices and actually get it? Umm, no.
There is a reason why Schneider have dropped this ridiculous "last mile". It's because it takes too much time and too much money.
Don't know about anyone else but we sure as :
: don't have any cabover straight trucks. At least THEY can actually maneuver compared to the **** poor KW and Peterbilts we have now.
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We bought a bunch of cab over small straight trucks a couple of years ago. We just got a new straight truck a couple of weeks ago and they went back to the little KW straight trucks.Saw today on the FXF channel at work they are starting to promote FXF Direct. I noticed in all the videos that the drivers have cabover straight trucks and that "everything has already been planned out to be as safe as possible".
Don't know about anyone else but we sure as ::
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My question is if I am making a residential delivery with my 48 ft van can a customer request the premium service on the spot like other stops can with inside delivery? Or will it be required to prepay for this service before it is sent out for delivery?
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I can hear it now , just deliver it as to get it off and we will bill them $10,000 , lol...
I had visions of dragging my soot covered pallet jack up a flight of carpeted stairs. Only because my $10.00 hand truck couldn't handle the load of the 500lb empty waterbed mattress going up to the 3d-floor.
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I spoke to one of the guys in dispatch about FedEx Direct.
I was told FedEx is linking up with a major retailer. To be announced in the next upcoming weeks.
Three tiers of service
Basic- what we do now. Drop it at the door.
Forgot what the middle one is- first room in the house.
Premium- any room in the house including upstairs. This service includes unboxing and removing of packaging.
I was told there will be no appliances and no assembly or instillation.
Weight limit is 350. Some routes will have a helper, depending on service and weight.
I have zero interest in doing this. I don't want to **** off the wrong customer and get accused of something foul like stealing or harassment.
I don't want to lug something up some stairs to open it see it's damaged and then lug it back down the stairs.
I don't want to enter anybody's home. Too much of a personal liability. I'll build up seniority on the dock.
I was told FedEx is linking up with a major retailer. To be announced in the next upcoming weeks.
Three tiers of service
Basic- what we do now. Drop it at the door.
Forgot what the middle one is- first room in the house.
Premium- any room in the house including upstairs. This service includes unboxing and removing of packaging.
I was told there will be no appliances and no assembly or instillation.
Weight limit is 350. Some routes will have a helper, depending on service and weight.
I have zero interest in doing this. I don't want to **** off the wrong customer and get accused of something foul like stealing or harassment.
I don't want to lug something up some stairs to open it see it's damaged and then lug it back down the stairs.
I don't want to enter anybody's home. Too much of a personal liability. I'll build up seniority on the dock.
FedEx unit expands final-mile delivery network
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fedex-unit-expands-final-mile-delivery-network
"Each market handled its respective pilots in its own way, and none of the variations were expected to resemble the look of a nationwide rollout if one occurs, company executives said in the memo. The executives also emphasized that the expansion will take time to form. “We are committed to getting this right,” said Ken Frith, vice president of the unit’s southwest region, at the time."
Funny how "breaking news" gets it wrong, AGAIN. Also a little late. All of this has been on truckingboards.com for quite some time, "sources say".
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fedex-unit-expands-final-mile-delivery-network
"Each market handled its respective pilots in its own way, and none of the variations were expected to resemble the look of a nationwide rollout if one occurs, company executives said in the memo. The executives also emphasized that the expansion will take time to form. “We are committed to getting this right,” said Ken Frith, vice president of the unit’s southwest region, at the time."
Funny how "breaking news" gets it wrong, AGAIN. Also a little late. All of this has been on truckingboards.com for quite some time, "sources say".
We were told 'no'.
The customer can request it, but it gets rescheduled, and comes back on a resi truck with re del charges along with the upgraded service charge.
From Discover on Google https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fedex-announces-expansion-fedex-freight-130000482.html
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What a dumb idea. There's no way I'd want to be a part of any of that. It's bad enough some of the residential deliveries with oversized freight using half assed pallet jacks and hand trucks, and having to overcome obstacles such as steep, broken down driveways and the like. I can't imagine adding inside the home to the mix.
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Don't worry won't be long till someone orders a case of toilet paper and they want us to wipe their ass for them.
Direct FedEx site...
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/freight-services/ltl/freight-direct.html
Standard
Max weight of each piece 150 lbs
Premium
Max weight of each piece 300 lbs
I read someplace too max 4 stairs.
To the curb or garage done, we all do it everyday with more weight. Priming trees for the city on the way. All part of the Purple Promise. LOL
300 lbs to the living room up a few stairs not for me. The good news is we are over stuffed with more drivers and the bottom 4 to 5 are on it.
We have also not seen one Direct Delivery yet.
Had enough of 2000 lbs pallets of Bamboo, 1800 lbs sound proof windows etc all to the curb or garage. A electric pallet jack would be nice but how would you get an 9' pallet and electric pallet jack on the lift gate?
As for lift gate weight ours are 3000 to 4000 lbs.
I was hired to drive a truck, LTL - NOT A MOVING VAN!!
Direct Zip codes.
https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/f...20/Q1/FFD_Acceptable_ZIP_Codes_1877207005.pdf
https://www.fedex.com/en-us/shipping/freight-services/ltl/freight-direct.html
Standard
Max weight of each piece 150 lbs
Premium
Max weight of each piece 300 lbs
I read someplace too max 4 stairs.
To the curb or garage done, we all do it everyday with more weight. Priming trees for the city on the way. All part of the Purple Promise. LOL
300 lbs to the living room up a few stairs not for me. The good news is we are over stuffed with more drivers and the bottom 4 to 5 are on it.
We have also not seen one Direct Delivery yet.
Had enough of 2000 lbs pallets of Bamboo, 1800 lbs sound proof windows etc all to the curb or garage. A electric pallet jack would be nice but how would you get an 9' pallet and electric pallet jack on the lift gate?
As for lift gate weight ours are 3000 to 4000 lbs.
I was hired to drive a truck, LTL - NOT A MOVING VAN!!
Direct Zip codes.
https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/f...20/Q1/FFD_Acceptable_ZIP_Codes_1877207005.pdf
