FedEx Freight | FEDEX FREIGHT SWITCHERS

[FLOUNDER]

I heard it from a trainer that we at Fedex are getting rid of drivers in the switchers position and putting reg. guys in there.

 

[chitownpeddler]

[quote author=ff5013 link=topic=80068.msg829003#msg829003 date=1273633148]
I heard it from a trainer that we at Fedex are getting rid of drivers in the switchers position and putting reg. guys in there.
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What's a switcher? Is that what we call a spotter over here?

 

[imported_whodat]

part timers in switchers, full time guys were told to go on dock,two came on road board.

 

[365Volare]

Hostler's here..... sp?

 

[roogie]

Spotter / Switcher / Hostler

In my experiences from the AF side, all the hostlers have been multi-purpose type workers. Back when I was the only one setting up for inbound I was still a dockworker but since I was the only hostler on duty I did that most of the time. When we weren't that busy or had several there I'd go up and break a trailer. Of course at AF we didn't have hostlers hooking linehaul sets as the Viking system had set up.

At many of the night time hubs like when I ran Des Moines (DSM) there would be road drivers helping hostlers out during the peak times, one of our city drivers in Kansas City (KCY) bid a hostling spot.

roog

 

[rodedawg]

[quote author=ff5013 link=topic=80068.msg829003#msg829003 date=1273633148]
I heard it from a trainer that we at Fedex are getting rid of drivers in the switchers position and putting reg. guys in there.
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What drivers are they getting rid of. The hubs we go to use shuttle drivers to do the hostling. I take it a switchers position is the same thing as a hostler???

What is the definition of a reg. guy?

 

[fedupdal]

NO NO Switchers are the guys that spank road drivers when they have screwed up. If the get rid of them who's going to keep us in line?

 

[roogie]

[quote author=fedupdal link=topic=80068.msg829283#msg829283 date=1273710283]
NO NO Switchers are the guys that spank road drivers when they have screwed up. If the get rid of them who's going to keep us in line?
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Well that's just silly. We all know road drivers are untouchable. :banana:

roog

 

[Slackdragon]

switching .... gezzzz .. I thought ... no ... I heard ... that stuff went on down at the pickle park. :banana: :banana:

 

[FLOUNDER]

non cdl holders are regular guys

[quote author=rodedawg link=topic=80068.msg829212#msg829212 date=1273700605]
[quote author=ff5013 link=topic=80068.msg829003#msg829003 date=1273633148]
I heard it from a trainer that we at Fedex are getting rid of drivers in the switchers position and putting reg. guys in there.
[/quote]

What drivers are they getting rid of. The hubs we go to use shuttle drivers to do the hostling. I take it a switchers position is the same thing as a hostler???

What is the definition of a reg. guy?
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[WornOut]

Im sorry......you guys are too funny.....
You know you all have jumped in it, moved about 6 trailers in as much as your hook in a tractor, and then, got your tractor, hooked up, .....


Good bye....... Im puttin 'er in the wind......
Great Post!!
:thumbsup:

 

[chitownpeddler]

[quote author=slackdragon link=topic=80068.msg829332#msg829332 date=1273718405]
switching .... gezzzz .. I thought ... no ... I heard ... that stuff went on down at the pickle park. :banana: :banana:
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No thats a switch hitter come on good buddy

 

[turtle12]

it should be shuttle drivers if not the hubs would never come down. drivers are the only ones that can fly around and get the job done but i do like to :stir: