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Last Friday I crossed from Sarnia and at Port Huron was told all Fed Ex and UPS trucks/vans were being sent through xray. Doing 3 trucks at a time, you wait outside in a group (dress warm) and after 20-30 min. you are released. You have to leave your cell phone in the vehicle. You turn in your...

http://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1025&context=crs It would appear obesity is not covered under the ADA with very few exceptions. If a driver is unable to fit behind the wheel of any truck owned by the company, I doubt he could claim ADA rights. Unless you are...

Please pass the tinfoil hats, the black helicopters are overhead.

When computers make decisions, common sense is not always obvious. There was a day when you could pick up the phone and find out why you did not get the run etc. That ship has sailed unless you want to stay on hold for 20 min. I have been with fdcc for 21 years and have learned that you will get...

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This thread reminds me of the old parlor game where you would whisper something to the person next to you, and by the time it had been through a dozen people, the original meaning had been lost. Simply put; a contract signed by a contractor is expected to be followed. Using a dog whistle or a...

Looking back on the 20+ years spent with Roberts/FDCC I am struck with how much things have not changed. Those who leave the company for greener pastures are always thrilled with how much better things are. Those who remain continue to complain about how bad things are. The last job I had that I...

Not to sound like the "old timer" but I remember when the directions were provided by the customer. One of my favorites was: Take exit 123 go back across the expressway to the stop sign, turn right then go quite a ways.

It is necessary to keep track of your status at all times. You may think you are available only to find they still have you deadheading, you might think you checked into Elk Grove Village and find you are checked into Gary. Most important is to check the DH mileage when offered a load when...

If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck..................

if it walks like a duck and quacks..........................

Since 1990 Dodge 3/4 Gas Ford 1 Ton Diesel Chevy 1 Ton Gas Ford 1 Ton Diesel Ford 3/4 Ton Gas .

It seems that if someone is happy with their employer, there are those on the site that cannot accept it. This will be my 23rd year of expediting, 21 with Roberts/FDCC. During that time I have learned to take with a grain of salt the complaints/praise I hear from those O/O's from all companies...

A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs - jolted by every pebble in the road. ~Henry Ward Beecher You must ride some rough highways.

“Had we not faults of our own, we should take less pleasure in complaining of others.” Francois Fenelon

I have worn Roberts/FDCC apparel since it was available. Do I know it has provided more income? No, not with certainty, but several shippers in my express center ask for me by name if available. Is it because I wear a clean FDCC uniform? It is a combination of appearance and attitude. I learn...

This marks my 21st. year of running solo in a CV - It is not for the individual who requires a steady paycheck. Like many, I have a secure pension and will not lose the house if I have a bad couple of weeks. If you are prepared to stay out for weeks at a time, you will have some very good weeks...

I make a point of using the clink to ask dispatch where they "have" me. In many instances you cannot trust the Clink to put you in the proper dispatch location. Some problem areas are Dearborn (will show you in Windsor Ontario) Elk Grove Village (will show you in Gary) You will also have to...

I have had excellent results when confronted with unsafe commercial or civilian drivers byycomposing a detailed letter with all pertinent information IE; date, time, license number. I include my history as a commercial driver and include phone and address. I send the letter to the the Commercial...

Any truck stop in Atlanta. I have several times seen them approaching from the rear and when the reach my window, I say "hey, can you help me out with some gas money, I am stranded here and need to get home" - They are usually speechless. When I see the sign "will work for food" I am tempted to...