Ground Folks: Reactions to Delivering Express

[Gone fishin]

If wanting an official document from the company is considered drinking the kool aid these days then I guess yeah I have. Whatever floats your boat bro

I read an official document this morning and basically stated different markets meant different outcomes. How’s your ground hub , are you close to an airport , are there many available jobs in your area , etc.

 

[lilwizbiz]

In my experience the information I find online is often more accurate and timely than anything I get from local management.

Like what?

 

[zeev]

A guy on Reddit w ts to know why. UPS makes more money, Hello they have representation. If you work for the same company and the Ground guy makes less you will soon make less or nothing at all. Econ 101 is not taught in schools.

 

[Code 82 Approved]

The genie is out of the bottle. They will only ever give ground more, not less, eventually phasing out express couriers. Maybe not tomorrow, but eventually. Welcome to being the boiling frog.

I’ve been a driver for 17 years, I don’t boil. I turn up the heat. I’ve done very well from myself.

 

[yadig]

Lol that’s all everyone says, nobody provides anything factual. Board’s funny af. Believes unverified information from some dude on browncafe. Unless my manager himself comes up to me and says I’m being let go then it’s business as usual. Not gonna make decisions based on gossip. I suggest y’all do the same instead of hoping for people to lose their jobs. Childish

I guess you haven’t heard raj’s own words. I’d ask the guys in Clarksville, Tn if it’s just rumors. This is only the beginning

 

[Gone fishin]

I guess you haven’t heard raj’s own words. I’d ask the guys in Clarksville, Tn if it’s just rumors. This is only the beginning

Yep , every market will adjust to what works

 

[zeev]

How y’all feel about this post now?

It will be as fast as possible or the company will risk mass rebellion.

 

[Gone fishin]

It will be as fast as possible or the company will risk mass rebellion.

Yep , but it’s years away for most

 

[zeev]

You wish

 

[Gone fishin]

You wish

Not really , I’m good. Just stating my opinion. Buildings have to go up , logistics on rts , leases still meant , ground has to be able to show they can employ enough workers in the area. We can’t staff Express , too many easier jobs , plus kids don’t sling boxes anymore.
Just reality , they’re executives , not wizards

 

[zeev]

There are Ground drivers everywhere, buildings are more modern than Express, bigger trucks, just point them Semis from the airport to Ground facilities, install a roller deck, not enough drivers that’s what Freight is for.

 

[Gone fishin]

There are Ground drivers everywhere, buildings are more modern than Express, bigger trucks, just point them Semis from the airport to Ground facilities, install a roller deck, not enough drivers that’s what Freight is for.

Perfect point , maybe in YOUR market but it’s not like that in mine. See what I’m saying

 

[Code 82 Approved]

I wouldn’t mind it if we were paid a premium price for it. The cost savings for moving freight to Ground is astronomical. But that’s who they are. All about the stockholders.

Under current contracts, I don’t think any of the contractors will see anything, have you heard of any re-negotiation news, addressing this type of thing?

 

[bbsam]

Under current contracts, I don’t think any of the contractors will see anything, have you heard of any re-negotiation news, addressing this type of thing?

Haven’t seen anything yet but I’d be surprised if they don’t. I know the company would just like to act like the Ground is simply supposed to step up and take it on and be horse whipped into compliance but I’ve seen too many changes to believe that will happen. They don’t have 18 months to get it right. Probably not 6.

 

[fdxsux]

Under current contracts, I don’t think any of the contractors will see anything, have you heard of any re-negotiation news, addressing this type of thing?

A contractor in our area said only one of seven contractors at their building would sign the new contract.

 

[bbsam]

A contractor in our area said only one of seven contractors at their building would sign the new contract.

Why?

 

[bacha29]

A contractor in our area said only one of seven contractors at their building would sign the new contract.

Why? Why bother? No matter what they might say damn things are in no way shape or form binding upon Fat Freddy.

 

[NC man]

See adds on FB about being a contractor so Fed must be in need

 

[MAKAVELI]

Why?

Because they will want you to do more for less. The old carrot and the stick trick. Y'all are employees but you just don't know it yet.

 

[bbsam]

Why? Why bother? No matter what they might say damn things are in no way shape or form binding upon Fat Freddy.

Because a senior manager once told you so?