So sorry to hear that . I wish XPO could get it together and excel .Things have slowed a lot in the greater Detroit area. A lot of layoffs, people quitting, no overtime, less freight etc.
Sad.
Don’t we all . I wouldn’t hold your breath I just don’t think the knowledge or will exsist to do so. O/R trumps all.So sorry to hear that . I wish XPO could get it together and excel .
I didn't know XPO was required to give us OT?no overtime
SHhhhhh. Your not to let that secret out. Been doing this for years and every year around this time freight slows down and on an election it gets even slowerIt’s the economy. Not Xpo. Freight is down North America wide.
Who said they were ?I didn't know XPO was required to give us OT?
I am sure from reading all the LTL forums everyone is dealing with layoffs . I was just curious how much was going on with XPOIt’s the economy. Not Xpo. Freight is down North America wide.
Freight Dust make it sound that way post #2. "no overtime" his words not mineWho said they were ?
Oh ok , didn’t see it .Freight Dust make it sound that way post #2. "no overtime" his words not mine
I didn't know XPO was required to give us OT?
So sorry to hear that . I wish XPO could get it together and excel .
just curious as much as it seems to have slowed down since Christmas if there have been any/many layoffs ? None at this barn but it’s pretty much 8 1/2 - occasional 10 hours a day .
If UPS is looking for full time feeder drivers I would think they would be filled quickly ! Job security , Cadillac ins , pay no other trucking company can touch and locked into pension after 5 years .Anyway. We are slow. But it just means that for right now we can keep up. Hired two. We got a line of guys leaving. Moral is down. These idiots keep talking union. But UPS is still looking for feeder drivers. Jobs are actually everywhere in Columbus right now. Competition is fierce. Hiring bonuses. Equal pay. And easier work. And not owned by Jacobs.
If UPS is looking for full time feeder drivers I would think they would be filled quickly ! Job security , Cadillac ins , pay no other trucking company can touch and locked into pension after 5 years .
We been hiring alot of dock workers to cut overtime out. And they raised the rates is what I heard. They will layoff drivers and hire dock workers at a lower price. They also moved back driver start times. There is no loyalty to the employees or customers.
I have a friend that was with ups I believe 38 years . The last few years he would do a Sunday run at Christmas time . He made almost as much in that one day as I made the whole week !A lot of rules. Massive facility. You are number 500 and something on the bid board. Starting over is like having your stick sucked by a with razor blades for teeth.
Ultimately, every time we get a good build up of pro union guys. They all leave at once for UPS. A group at a time. And we still see them and talk to them. And a few didn't like it. And moved on. But mostly, they stayed and are making great money. For very little work. With amazing benefits. Their straight time wage is very close to our overtime wage. They come in for Saturday work and make $600 for one day.
I can't argue with them at all for doing it. And have nothing but respect for those drivers. That's risking everything. And being rewarded.
Ya ive been thinkin of goin to ups we have had several drivers leave and go to ups and they are 20 plus years guysI have a friend that was with ups I believe 38 years . The last few years he would do a Sunday run at Christmas time . He made almost as much in that one day as I made the whole week !