Friday paid 8.25 Hours, + 529 miles
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What to do when you run out of hours:
Call central dispatch, and let them know. You may even have to call your terminal and let them know. They’ll tell you what to do. It seems like they really want you to get back home, and not stay in a hotel unless it’s absolutely necessary.
I did 20 years with freight out of Vegas, started in Portland Oregon, retired in Vegas. Great company to work for. Great pay, great time off.
been at estes almost 90 days, bottom of the board running a 612 mile meet home daily 5am gate time for the past 3 weeks, so it does happen BUT, im out of a fairly large terminal, everybody has different experiences but mine has been awesome so far. At the end of the day you gotta do what you gotta do, happy for you man
Sounds like you’ve got a good gig! Happy to hear that
@@FreightHauler87 yes, thanks for all that you do with these videos
Damn what terminal?
@@mbmaccin555555 087 columbus, ohio
Damn some guys wait 15 or more years for a dedicated run like that.
What’s up driver. I’m out of the DAL terminal. Just come across your channel. FedEx is a great company you will move up and see the fruits of your labor.
Man, I'm glad that you're loving FedEx Freight. The dolly that you were using is made by Silver Eagle. They were bought way back when we were AF. They aren't very well liked, but I don't see what the big problem is with them. That Texarkana terminal is fairly new. It is about 3 years old.
I remember when seeing the construction taking place when I would drive to Dallas, then it was finally completed. Now, I’ve been inside of it twice😂 it’s a very nice facility.
The silver eagles are more likely to stab the front of the trailer if the trailer is too low when you go to hook it. They have apparently resulted in quite a number of incidents at my center lol
@@MrJohn-kb1eu I’ll keep that in mind when using those. Thanks for the heads up
Fedex Freight is a all around good company, glad I’m working here. I know most of this ltl companies are different but FXFE stands out from the rest.
It sucks
It enables lazies with seniority
That’s right man happy for you!! I was estes but moved to old dominion and happy I did sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do
Being low man sucks 😂😂😂
Sounds like your happy with your decision so far, hope things stay on the up and up for ya man !!!
I work at XPO. I chose to do P&D instead of line because not because all of the line runs we have at my center have you pushing your 14 hours everyday. In the old days guys were using their 16 every single week but not as much anymore. Been a good gig in the near 18 months I’ve been doing it. Be safe out there brother
Thanks true i heard that alot from other linehaul drivers
yeah I worked for an Xpo owned company. they'd push 14 hours every damn day and were confused when I asked for a bit of 10 hours or less 🤣😂🤣
Chris, good to see they are letting you do at least a little bit of filming out on the road with the truck and at the terminals. I thought with FedEx all of your videos from here on out would be from in your pickup.
They don’t want any driving videos, that’s what I’ve been told
I’ve been at R&L carriers for 12 years. My first 4 & half years was all night line haul. That’s sick at work at night so I went over to P&D and been here ever since. Same city bid run. Love my job. 9am start time. 32/hour. Gravy job. I watch a lot of Netflix & UA-cam:)
Second I saw the interstate I was like I KNOW THAT AREA LOL . I pull for hot springs express station from Memphis. Stay safe brother. Enjoying the videos
Took my father 4 years to get a bid run at FXF when he was there. Then he ran the same bid for 16yrs before he retired.
Starting CDL school with a company that I am committed to for a year. Just got my Class A permit and hoping to expand to LTL or P&D flatbed once I get more experience. Gonna snag a bunch of endorsements too. Always hear that FXFE and TFORCE(formerly UPS Freight) are amazing companies to drive for.
It's changing to all one color but by looking at the color of Ex in FedEx will determine the division. Green Ex -- Ground...Orange Ex -- Express... Red Ex -- Freight and Logistics (formerly Custom Critical)
I thought so, but I couldn’t remember if I’d seen a red Ex ground before or not.
@@FreightHauler87 the vast majority are orange but every once in awhile you'll see the green Ex.
The blue knob supplies air to your service line so you can check if you have any leaks in that line.
Standard procedure on road side - NEVER turn your back on traffic. Always come around the front for entry or use the passenger side. Looks like an exit wasn't far. Reality- the tire was done for. Riding to the exit ramp gets you further away from highway speed sitting still. Hazards and a lower speed is perfectly acceptable IMO. If you're on the side of the road and out of the vehicle, wear that safety vest. If anything were to happen that vest can make the difference in liability.
He’s a moron. Drive to the next exit and safely park.
That vest won't make any difference
C.H.P. walks backward when setting our flares
@@tamipotirala6973 I do agree that a vest does not make you invincible in any way. From a "post incident" perspective though, I would rather the fact I was clearly taking all steps I could be clear in a legal battle over personal injury than not doing so. Having been involved in roadside type work I have seen the vest make a difference at that point.
I made a run like that, and got back on the yard with 6 minutes on the clock!!!! Damn that was close
I came across one of those at Estes. and have since been my favorite dolly by far
I’m happy you’re happy brother!
You're working to get her a great gift!
FedEx freight Dothan Alabama linehaul. Going on 10 years
Cuz I'm working 12 hours a day and making $250 a day what you doing its excellent
Had to put my two week’s notice too many runs canceled and I was on a bid run out the whole month i was called in maybe 4 to 5 days the rest I worked the dock but tbh I couldn’t keep doing dock I applied to be be a road driver plus the pay wasn’t cutting it so I had to part ways no work I told the managers you guys work 5 days out the week snow,rain,etc why can’t we couldn’t take it no more being on call not knowing if I’m going to work or not much money not being made to pay mortgage
It’s hard being on the bottom, and it’s hard holding a run that constantly gets cancelled. I’m already going through it, so I understand.
@@FreightHauler87 it’s hard being at the bottom and for you to go up takes years i can imagine since lot of guys aren’t retiring soon also I live 1hr 30 from the terminal
@@jaayyxltl8585 29 guys with 30+ years in Little Rock, some may have already retired. The older hands have been saying that now is a good time to be in there
Since you are making so much money working for FedEx maybe you guys can slow down in construction zones and use designate truck lanes also in construction zones
Get the hell out of here 🤣 yeah you know what? He's going to take what you said and let the CEO of fed ex know your concerns.... You silly silly clown.
Is that your assigned tractor? If so, you’re pretty lucky lol. I basically had to detail my truck when I got assigned to mines. Lol
I haven’t been assigned anything yet
I have a class A driver's license with a triple trailer already endorsed and 2 years of experience already under my belt. I Started applying for a road driver's position at FedEx freight, and they keep on rejecting me without a clear reason m can you guide me .
They may not have enough freight to keep you busy, unless you don’t have the hazmat and tanker endorsements - that disqualifies you.
Are you still at Fedex I didn't see a video
Yes I am. Had a few runs get cancelled this week, so I’ve been home the last couple nights
That sucks, don't they let you work the. Dock instead. I been there a month and haven't had a run yet been on the dock the hole time
@@okletstryit23 yes, they allow you to work the dock if there are no runs for you to cover
Hey Chris I've been following your channel for a while. I'm a road driver with FXF. Do you still have an email people can contact you at? I'm transferring and I'd like to bend your ear on a few things you will know about. Thanks and glad you're with the FXF team!
Sure thing! Freighthauler87@gmail.com
i've been looking at ltl line haul or p&d. not sure which company though. only been driving a year but i've only ever worked for truckload carriers. 6 months flatbed last year, and then switch to a company hauling 53' dry vans in November of last year. But i've never pulled doubles. is that something they would coach you on or is it something you have to learn yourself?
They’ll show you what to do, it it’s very similar to pulling a van, just easier
How about that FXFE team looking good
Why. Did you leave Estes ?
Various reasons
Truck and trailers need a nice wash ....do they have wash bays at their terminals ????
Some of them do
Dual tires you can keep pushing if only one is flat.
I won’t advise that to anyone with a self-inflation system in place
Anyone have any insight on the Dallas terminal? Just passed my HazMat and D&T with 4yrs exp.
the blue button also puts air to the trailers.
Since you said you had hazmat on it atleast when the tire blew out you didn't have a roll over it wasn't a bad damn accident. You were able to pull over to the side.
I'll never stop beside the highway Like that, a rim is very cheap) if need be compared to a inattentive driver rear ending you. And you can even be found to be at fault. Just as a friend of mine found out ‼️. I'll limp it on to the next exit/rest area/truck stop ECT. Just to damned dangerous. Right beside a busy highway like that ‼️✔️
How would it be his fault for someone else hitting him? As long as he has his triangles out he is covered
So I'm about to be graduating CDL school in a little over a month from now...my two questions are do they hire new drivers ?? And the other question pertains to the drug test. I quit smoking weed back in February to start school...most carriers these days do that hair follicle test and won't hire you for a year of it comes back positive for whatever. Do they do that ?? I don't wanna be waiting till February to start earning money damn it !!
FedEx freight doesn’t hire new recruits, they require a year. However, they do have the dock to driver program, but you’re passed that already. I believe XPO will hire new recruits, ODFL May also
@@FreightHauler87 I'm going to check XPO out. I think they have a terminal near me as I frequently see their trucks. Thank you !!
Stay at mcds if you do drugs
@@tamipotirala6973 actually I don't currently and haven't smoked any Marijuana since February....comments like yours piss me off so much. People like you fail to look at the bigger picture because you want to remain blinded by your ignorance. Honestly if I was making the same money that McDonald's is paying currently I wouldn't even be trying to change my goddamn life.
I am a hostler for FedEx Ground most people give us a bad rap but it is a pretty good company to work for I've been there fifteen years good luck in your future with FedEx
We have those type of dolly’s too
Have you driven the new t680 yet?
I’ve not driven a new one yet, but we have a few
I work at FedEx ground we got rid of those sliver eagle Dolly a long time ago i hate them i feel their not safe going down the road feel the trailer kinda rubber band be twined them that how i put it
I never lock my doors unless I’m at a truck stop anyone at FedEx has keys to my tractor so if they really wanted to go in they will now to end my day il lock it.
Does FXF have a recruiting number or HR department?
Maybe, but I just called the local terminal
@@FreightHauler87 are they apart of the union?
Does Estes not pay for breakdowns?
They pay $17 or $18 per hour, after the first hour
Please what's the job website? I'll like to apply. Thanks
careers.fedex.com/freight
@@FreightHauler87 thanks boss and be safe.
Do you have anybody under you on the road board yet ? How long is the road list ?
Road list is 25, but I’m like 18. We currently have 19
@@FreightHauler87 just 25 road drivers ? Wow i was thinking you guys had way more. 26 here on 100 door terminal
@@HeyArnoldGotAFootballHead sorry, I misspoke. We have 25 Extraboard positions. We have another 97 road driver runs
@@FreightHauler87 lmao knew i wasnt crazy ...... thats alot of freight moving
Can you blog or not ?
I don’t know yet
How fast do FedEx trucks go
66 mph
65
FedEx Express tractors are on the govenor at 65 mph . From my experience FedEx Freight is always running 66 mph. FedEx Ground since they are independent contractors can run as fast as they want. I have read that the contractors have been told to speed limit or governor to 65 mph maximum or face contract termination.
@@happycommentator6773 I've been passed by them going faster than that
@@tamipotirala6973 I guarantee you that it was a Ground truck or a Custom Critical truck. What type of FedEx truck is passing you, tractor trailer or a step van type of vehicle?
Do you get paid extra for a breakdown?
Just your hourly rate, from start to finish
So when you going to start running triples??
😂doubt that will ever happen for me
Saludos mi bro 👍🏻👋🏻
What’s up!
I drove for almost 20 years for a couple different carriers and I have never had the opportunity to drive an automatic. It was either 13 to 21 gear transmission.
FedEx seems like a solid company to work 4 🤔
Did I miss something or were your triangles out
If you look at the start of the video you can see the triangles are out
All three were in use
is fedex freight all autos?
Mostly
Good ole saddle back dollys.
Are you assigned a truck or are they up for grabs at every shift. Do they mostly have Manuel trucks or automatic
99 % automatics . assigned trucks to bids. unless Xtra board
@@jeffhubbard2518 shit I might go to fedex
Wheres your triangles
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Behind the rear pup
Vlog
Bottom of the board FNG. You know poop runs down hill and guess who is at the bottom
That’s true, but I knew that coming in. It’s just the way of LTL seniority. I’m willing to stick it out
What kind of schedules do they offer?
From early morning to late night. Texas runs, Oklahoma runs, Louisianna runs.
stay away from those silver eagle dollys.
Yes, sir. I had to use that one because the meet-driver brought it to me. Otherwise, I try to avoid those and the red ones.
Oh boy you're married to a Gemini, she might be half kidding LOL
🤣yeah, she’s awesome
I would not be towing with that trailer coupling by any means. Show your boss this video how we do it in Australia 'What is a ringfeder' ua-cam.com/video/15CNAeZU3tQ/v-deo.html
Very cool video. It’s similar to the pintle hook
Estes better or ups camera in my face while driving no privacy now and days and they you have to keep calling you you should just come city for Estes
City? No thanks. Forward facing cameras are basically dashcams
@@FreightHauler87 no privacy
@@FreightHauler87 got a camera watching you drive for 12 hours
@@fredo2x625 where do you work?
@@FreightHauler87 construction driver but want to get cdl
Fed ex suks