Home. Forums. The Competition. The Latest FedEx Headlines. Post thread. Fedex News stories that are featured on the FedEx page of the Brown Cafe. Prev. 1. 2. …The overhaul centers on a merger between its Ground unit, which uses non-employee contractors to move parcels, and its Express division, which hires only staff drivers. FedEx didn’t offer many specifics on the integration plans or implications, aside from telling investors last week that it...I doubt it also, but when Flying Tigers was absorbed into FedEx all those ex-Tiger employees kept their seniority, so its not like it has not happened. Since we are all now "FedEx One", we can just swap work among each other. Freight is already pulling Ground trailers around. The new Tri-color between Express and Freight starts up here pretty soon.FedEx retirement plan benefits are based on formal plan documents or contracts. If there is a conflict between these communications and the official plan documents, the plan documents always govern. You are not entitled to retirement plans benefits due to a misstatement in or omission in the referenced materials. In general, …FedEx pilots seek release from federally mediated contract talks Move would open path for potential strike; company opposes request Some FedEx employee's comment-----As an employee at FedEx, the rest of the employees are sick of these Primadonna Pilots getting a free ride on our coat tails, everything they get compensation …Dec 28, 2023 · On FedEx employee fb psge Well our station got notice this morning, we are moving into the new ground facility February 1. 117 routes ( am and pm ) total but only 19 couriers to do FO, and to help Ground with P1 until they are more up to speed. Unbelieveable ! Are you looking to create a unique and captivating ambiance in your café? One way to achieve this is by incorporating jazz background music into your establishment. Café jazz has a...Looking for FedEx shipping in Redding? Visit the FedEx at Walgreens location at 1775 Eureka Way for Express & Ground package drop off and pickup.Brown Cafe UPS Forum. UPS Discussions . New Fedex Ground Hub!! Thread starter wakyzachy ... Stick with UPS, especially if you are looking for a career. FedEx Ground is even more of a dead-end than FedEx Express because you can only be an "employee" if you stay at the sort center..... everyone else at FedEx Ground is a …The silver lining of the USPS-FedEx contract was that is utilized plane capacity during off hours, making the contract lucrative. With Express grounding so many planes, and thereby pilots, the margin for the exchange becomes smaller, and expendable.It's obvious that FedEx ignores many of the categories, especially the pay and loyalty portions. I think my station had a 4% favorable rating for pay, and around 30% for the retention question, which probably isn't that different from the rest of the company. I'm actually fair on the SFA, and if I have a decent manager, they get a good score.Dec 29, 2021 · https://www.yahoo.com/news/fedex-leaders-major-turning-point-113900523.html Mar 15, 2022 · BrownCafe: UPS info for UPSers. New one-week lag time, down from two weeks, matches FedEx’s surcharge sequence. Charging today's price for fuel they purchased last year through a fuel broker. They paid pennies on the dollar but charge the customer premium. That’s a UPS Freight trailer. FedEx ‘s business was never rocket science contrary to the story portrayed in the press. The only way to save money is get rid of Express buildings. Using both Ground and Express buildings is just another FedEx gaslighting that is standard practice. Whatever is cheaper will be the course, the problem Ground is not ready and never will be ...If one of my couriers turns left in front of a motorcycle, I'll fly a dozen FedEx lawyers to the town where it happened, and we'll find something to blame the motorcyclist. We'll plant drugs on the body, pay-off the cops, or maybe sneak into the police impound yard and loosen a few screws or bolts to make it look like the motorcyclist hit US ...About to start job at Fedex ISP looking for insight. socalfusions; Oct 5, 2016; FedEx Discussions; 2 3. Replies 53 Views 6K. Oct 28, 2016. Code 82 Approved. NJ Objectors Pan 25 Million FedEx Ground Settlement. njdriver; Feb 9, 2017; FedEx Discussions; 2 3. Replies 49 Views 10K. Feb 25, 2017. bacha29. B. Share: Reddit …Looking for FedEx shipping in Redding? Visit the FedEx at Walgreens location at 1775 Eureka Way for Express & Ground package drop off and pickup.FedEx pilots seek release from federally mediated contract talks Move would open path for potential strike; company opposes request Some FedEx employee's comment-----As an employee at FedEx, the rest of the employees are sick of these Primadonna Pilots getting a free ride on our coat tails, everything they get compensation …FedEx ‘s business was never rocket science contrary to the story portrayed in the press. The only way to save money is get rid of Express buildings. Using both Ground and Express buildings is just another FedEx gaslighting that is standard practice. Whatever is cheaper will be the course, the problem Ground is not ready and never will be ... Brown Cafe Fedexers for anyone trying to hear more about what might be going on. Take everything with a grain of salt of course. @all FedExers. Everyone seems to say we are fucked and we should prioritize in unionizing. Others say it is too late. If fedex doesn’t change direction , they’ll be ranked right behind RedExpress and Door Dash . Reply. 3 1 1 1 B. bacha29 Well-Known Member. Jul 25, 2023 #4 Gone fishin said: UPS went all in on their drivers and showed them respect , with that they’ll get quality workers. That means they’ll attract the best people applying at their ...I'm looking for another job, fedex sucks. Reply. B. bacha29 Well-Known Member. Dec 27, 2023 #2 FedupExpress said: Long story short I worked 11 hours of OT on my dayoff Last weekend manager said I was over 60 hours and to take off Saturday.I'm looking for another job, fedex sucks. Reply. B. bacha29 Well-Known Member. Dec 27, 2023 #2 FedupExpress said: Long story short I worked 11 hours of OT on my dayoff Last weekend manager said I was over 60 hours and to take off Saturday.Dec 10, 2016 · If you buy a rental property for $200k with 25% down($50,000) and the rent just covers the mortgage and expenses, no positive cash flow, you still have two things working for you. Just finished my last day at FedEx. Nearly three decades with the company. Ten years ago, I would have had a hard time making the move but with all the changes over the past few years, I just don't see a bright future at FedEx. ... I might stick around brown cafe, just to see what's going on, every once in a while but probably wo.t post much ...On the FedEx "90 Day Plan", your career is over if you ever have a major illness or injury in most cases, and OT is scarce in many locations. Overtime used to be the way that many of us made an underpaid job a decent-paying job, and for the most part, that's gone. What you've got left is a subsistence paycheck that probably allows you to …If that’s true then FedEx is in desperation mode and things are gonna get progressively worse for... Home. Forums. New posts Search forums. What's new. New posts Latest activity. Members. Current visitors. Log in Register. What's new Search. Search. Search titles only ...Apr 12, 2023 · The overhaul centers on a merger between its Ground unit, which uses non-employee contractors to move parcels, and its Express division, which hires only staff drivers. FedEx didn’t offer many specifics on the integration plans or implications, aside from telling investors last week that it... Are you a cafe owner looking to revamp your menu and attract more customers? One of the most important aspects of running a successful cafe is having a unique and enticing menu tha...Brown Cafe UPS Forum. UPS Union Issues . Work both UPS and Fedex. Thread starter brown_trousers; Start date Aug 7, 2010; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last ... Fortunately, a friend from church owns some fedex routes and wants to hire me on during the day to deliver for him. So I could deliver for fedex in the day and work …Brown Cafe UPS Forum. UPS Discussions ... Might just follow the FedEx method now because of you . Reply. 1 Darmark7 Retired 2020. Not my Problem Anymore! Mar 23, 2024This is so true. FedEx knows that there are huge amounts of illegal drugs going through it's system every day. It isn't efficient to have all of the pkgs checked by police dog, so almost all of it gets through. I have personally witnessed 50 lb boxes filled with cocaine, many boxes and envelopes full of grass and hashish, and other illicit drugs.I don't want to tip FedEx, so I won't go into particulars, but suffice it to say that this could make the news as a story of corporate cruelty and gross mis-application of policy. I think most of us here have seen FedEx in-action when they want someone gone, and then equal application of policy goes out the window.Hours are looking slim now that Response is gone. More like the typical January to March or so slump. Instead of 6-8 hours a day, it was hard reaching five. I think they’re trying to appease FT drivers with more hours, including some of mine. I might be able to work a couple of mornings a week...If you stay with FedEx I hope you get used to the taste of dog and cat food, because you will not be dining on fine food in your old age. Reply. 2 1 2 MrFedEx Engorged Member. Feb 8, 2015 #10 fedex_rtd said: There is no future with FedEx! Short term, you will have a job and be able to put food on the table and live a rather basic life, most of ...Fedex falls under the airlines laws, UPS falls under the railway act or laws. The reason is Fedex started as an airline and moved into ground. UPS started as a ground carrier and moved into the air. It is my understanding that the air laws require organizing to be done on a much bigger level. The union can't organize S CA, N CA then ID, then CO ...Thank god I don’t need the money and close to retirement. Fedex will be done in 5 years if true . Reply. 1 3 1 B. bacha29 Well-Known Member. Mar 3, 2023 #4 Lates said:Are you looking for a charming cafe in Bristol, Rhode Island that offers more than just a cup of coffee? Look no further than Beehive Cafe, a beloved local favorite known for its w...FedEx Express doesn't really have a problem with couriers quitting to go to competitors. You also don't hear in the news about a major shortage of ramp agents like you do truck drivers. FedEx needs to do something to retain these drivers. Instead of FedEx paying $6-$8 thousand per student to train them only to have them leave, maybe FedEx ...Just so I would know, I once attended a FedEx Ground informational meeting for potential "contractors". They were very clear that net income would be somewhere between $40,000-$45,000 per individual after expenses, and …This is the best time to unionize fedex ground . Start with the part timers and work your way to the drivers of the contractors . Cheap pay hasn’t increased in 15 years , driver making only $160 per day , part timers not having any benefits and making them work harder then ever. Big working hazards at fedex facilities.Looked on workday today at job postings. 38 of the 50 states have zero job postings…. The Memphis & Indy hubs have zero driving positions posted. Will be interesting to see what happens after June 1st. If they can hire material handlers during the transition, they can hire drivers too. I’ve...The GFT process is only a stall tactic for Memphis to use the time to have a FedEx Corporate Lawyer take a look at the whole thing to see if the company could be exposed or liable for something. I can imagine that these guys are pretty busy. Everyday there new cases filed against FedEx in the US, on local, district, and federal levels.Since I am in the "know", here are a couple bonus ones I will throw in for free that you can also spread around. * the complete merge will be completed by June 1st * All the ramp personnel will be temp workers * Amazon is going to buy FedEx * Self driving trucks are on the way and all RTD will be out of a job * Fred S is stealing money from the ...FedEx founder Fred S tells FOX News' "Special Report" the U.S. national debt is "unsustainable," adding to growing list of business leaders sounding the alarm. www.foxbusiness.com Reply. B. bacha29 Well-Known Member. Feb 16, 2024 #2 FedupExpress said: FedEx Founder Fred Smith: U.S. record debt ‘unsustainable’Apr 22, 2007 · Its an intersting idea. true or false 1)ups time guarantees are met more often than fedex 2)fedex billing is presented more accurately than ups 3) my fedex driver seems to care more than my ups driver 4)when I request a sales rep, ups responds faster than fedex 5)fedex packages arrive in better condition than ups just an idea FedEx Discussions. Buy out in 2023?? Thread starter fatboy33; Start date Nov 21, 2022; 1; 2; 3; Next. 1 of 3 Go to page. Go. Next Last. fatboy33 Well-Known Member. Nov 21, 2022 #1 There's been rumors of a buy out possibly being offered in 2023. I believe a few years ago, they offered the buy out to senior CSA agents. Does anyone know if this ...Apr 22, 2007 · Its an intersting idea. true or false 1)ups time guarantees are met more often than fedex 2)fedex billing is presented more accurately than ups 3) my fedex driver seems to care more than my ups driver 4)when I request a sales rep, ups responds faster than fedex 5)fedex packages arrive in better condition than ups just an idea Hello, looking for some insight. Last December of 2016 I worked at fedex ground as a package handler for only a week until I had a personal situation at home and had to leave immediately...and of course made the stupid decision to not inform anyone. Anyway, its May 2017 now and have applied on...Apr 22, 2007 · Its an intersting idea. true or false 1)ups time guarantees are met more often than fedex 2)fedex billing is presented more accurately than ups 3) my fedex driver seems to care more than my ups driver 4)when I request a sales rep, ups responds faster than fedex 5)fedex packages arrive in better condition than ups just an idea Home. Forums. The Competition. The Latest FedEx Headlines. Post thread. Fedex News stories that are featured on the FedEx page of the Brown Cafe. Prev. 1. 2. 3. 4. … 24. Next. Filters. 'I don't know if he's OK': FedEx workers at Indianapolis facility can't carry phones. After shooting, many couldn't call family. cheryl. Apr 16, 2021. Replies. 0.FedEx Discussions. How do I quit FedEx Express as a package handler? Thread starter iDC; Start date Jan 3, 2017; I. iDC New Member. Jan 3, 2017 #1 Hey guys I'm a 23 year old male who's been working with the company for 3 months now and decided to move in another direction. I decided on January 27 being my last day so I still have a …In the early 2000s I remember trying to help begin to organize FedEx express. The organizers that came from the international were talking to Xpress drivers telling them eventually FedEx Ground would swallow up their jobs. Most of them did not believe it. Was probably a moot point, since the Railway act makes it nearly impossible.At any given time there are around 100 people lurking the FedEx section on Brown Cafe. Make your voices heard. Share your stories and experiances. This site is a tremendous tool for us. Tell your fellow couriers, handlers, and CSAs about Brown Cafe. Want to organize? This site is a good...See how a business grows and a community thrives when a Colombian coffee farmer connects with a coffee shop owner in Asia.This will be FedEx s undoing switching packages between Ground and Express while still keeping both systems which drains both of resources and Fast Freddy has taken money out of the company with an accelerated stock repurchase program so the chance of going full employee is probably gone. Fred like any good executive is looking …FedEx retirement plan benefits are based on formal plan documents or contracts. If there is a conflict between these communications and the official plan documents, the plan documents always govern. You are not entitled to retirement plans benefits due to a misstatement in or omission in the referenced materials.If you find yourself in Bristol, Rhode Island, and are in search of a charming cafe with great food and a buzzing atmosphere, look no further than Beehive Cafe. Tucked away in this...Fedex will be done in 5 years if true . Reply. 1 3 1 B. bacha29 Well-Known Member. Mar 3, 2023 #4 Lates said: Was told today at a station outside of nashville CKVA will be losing a third of its full time employees do to ground taking the bulk of our freight. They built a new ground building that express is supposed to operate out of as well.UPS labor mgmt. has been well aware of this since June 2019. Now we are dealing with UPS's apparent refusal to adhere to the CBA. FedEx is slated to eliminate their Smartpost service thru the USPS on 01-01-2020. Therefore; UPS is contractually required to eliminate Surepost deliveries to...Fedex WILL want to renegotiate when your contract expires and isn't required to even offer you another contract, and if HD and Ground are going to be combined, and Fedex has a love affair with the ground contractor, and you are HD, you may lose out. You are NOT buying a business- you are buying trucks and the right to service a contract …Are you a coffee lover who finds solace in the aroma and warmth of your favorite cafe? If so, you’re not alone. Many people have discovered the joy of becoming regular cafe patrons...FedEx Discussions. FedEx Ground. Thread starter AB831; Start date Apr 30, 2020; 1; 2; 3 … Go to page. Go. 24; Next. 1 of 24 Go to page. Go. Next Last. AB831 Well-Known Member. Apr 30, 2020 #1 The Ground guy on my buddy's route told him that they're averaging 200-300 stops per day in the station where he works. ...FedEx will be installing cameras in the cab and back of our trucks soon. This may also include door sensors and reverse gear sensors to monitor security and backing. FedEx will pay the ISP for purchase and installation of these devices. ISPs can opt out of program but many fear retaliation at re-negotiation.Looking for FedEx shipping in Las Vegas? Visit our location at 7000 W Post Rd for FedEx Express & Ground package drop off, pickup and supplies.Hi All, I am looking into buying FedEx routes and would appreciate honest feedback. I have read through some of the previous threads and my eyes are wide open. My background includes 5 years as a project manger for warehouse operations travelling the country performing project managing start ups, moves, shut downs, process re …Mar 2, 2012 · The only part of FedEx I miss is the fellow Couriers I worked with for my 10 years. Some fantastic people, which a few are unfortunately stuck there until they reach retirement, whom I still keep in touch with. I hear from them the same things I see on this forum. BTW, I did get a FedEx retirement statement. Now I’m so glad they did because despite what happens to FedEx, my checks will continue to be deposited every month. Reply. 1 1 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. Post reply Insert quotes… Similar threads. L. Part-time Package Handler *NEW HIRE 2023* lasveagsups; Aug 15, 2023; UPS Discussions; 2 3 4. Replies 62Jul 30, 2012 · Then posting on the 'FedEx Discussions' section of Brown Cafe my not be the place for you. Reply. rod Retired 22 years. Jul 30, 2012 #9 Rhoderunner said: FedEx Discussions . Six Point Test. Thread starter bacha29; Start date Feb 11, 2024; 1; 2; Next. 1 of 2 Go to page. Go. Next Last. B. bacha29 Well-Known Member. Feb ...Contractors exist for two simple reasons only. To serve as an anti union firewall and to provide margin protection in the face of future recessions and increased legacy costs as it pertains to Fedex's own employees.Feb 17, 2011 · It's obvious that FedEx ignores many of the categories, especially the pay and loyalty portions. I think my station had a 4% favorable rating for pay, and around 30% for the retention question, which probably isn't that different from the rest of the company. I'm actually fair on the SFA, and if I have a decent manager, they get a good score. The GFT process is only a stall tactic for Memphis to use the time to have a FedEx Corporate Lawyer take a look at the whole thing to see if the company could be exposed or liable for something. I can imagine that these guys are pretty busy. Everyday there new cases filed against FedEx in the US, on local, district, and federal levels.Looking to buy a fedex home delivery route as a new biz opportunity. Trying to get my head around a few things here. I would be willing to work in the biz as needed and probably drive a route for the first year so I could learn the work end, then just be a backup with a manager. Naturally, my...Ground contractor sues Fedex. NC man; Dec 8, 2023; 2. Replies 22 Views 3K. Dec 11, 2023. Mutineer. A. Is it too early to bring up the step raise? Aquaman; May 1, 2023 ...Hello, looking for some insight. Last December of 2016 I worked at fedex ground as a package handler for only a week until I had a personal situation at home and had to leave immediately...and of course made the stupid decision to not inform anyone. Anyway, its May 2017 now and have applied on...In the early 2000s I remember trying to help begin to organize FedEx express. The organizers that came from the international were talking to Xpress drivers telling them eventually FedEx Ground would swallow up their jobs. Most of them did not believe it. Was probably a moot point, since the Railway act makes it nearly impossible.The GFT process is only a stall tactic for Memphis to use the time to have a FedEx Corporate Lawyer take a look at the whole thing to see if the company could be exposed or liable for something. I can imagine that these guys are pretty busy. Everyday there new cases filed against FedEx in the US, on local, district, and federal levels.Dec 28, 2023 · On FedEx employee fb psge Well our station got notice this morning, we are moving into the new ground facility February 1. 117 routes ( am and pm ) total but only 19 couriers to do FO, and to help Ground with P1 until they are more up to speed. Unbelieveable ! It's obvious that FedEx ignores many of the categories, especially the pay and loyalty portions. I think my station had a 4% favorable rating for pay, and around 30% for the retention question, which probably isn't that different from the rest of the company. I'm actually fair on the SFA, and if I have a decent manager, they get a good score.
The FedEx manager is probably scared by legal to say anything about contractors. Just ask the guy selling for some names and numbers, he should be friends with other contractors. Reply. B. bacha29 Well-Known Member. Jan 13, 2016 #12. Costco utility cart
This will be FedEx s undoing switching packages between Ground and Express while still keeping both systems which drains both of resources and Fast Freddy has taken money out of the company with an accelerated stock repurchase program so the chance of going full employee is probably gone. Fred like any good executive is looking …If you buy a rental property for $200k with 25% down($50,000) and the rent just covers the mortgage and expenses, no positive cash flow, you still have two things working for you.And your non-dot means you can't drive the 700's, box trucks, straight trucks, etc - depending on their weight rating. Only Sprinters and light-duty vans (mostly ford econolines). Fedex made this shift a few years ago - used to be DOT heavy.Nov 21, 2019 · UPS labor mgmt. has been well aware of this since June 2019. Now we are dealing with UPS's apparent refusal to adhere to the CBA. FedEx is slated to eliminate their Smartpost service thru the USPS on 01-01-2020. Therefore; UPS is contractually required to eliminate Surepost deliveries to... UPS and the Postal Service posted better on-time delivery metrics this year than during the same period in 2020, while FedEx’s year-on-year performance declined. FedEx Ground, the FedEx unit handling most of the peak-season traffic, has been beset this peak season with significant staffing shortages that have impacted delivery reliability …If you find yourself in Bristol, Rhode Island, and are in search of a charming cafe with great food and a buzzing atmosphere, look no further than Beehive Cafe. Tucked away in this...Its an intersting idea. true or false 1)ups time guarantees are met more often than fedex 2)fedex billing is presented more accurately than ups 3) my fedex driver seems to care more than my ups driver 4)when I request a sales rep, ups responds faster than fedex 5)fedex packages arrive in better condition than ups just an ideaEven at the $1.00/year raise, it would take 6 years to catch up.....and that's assuming the FedEx handlers didn't get ANY raise at all. Over the course of the 1st 7 years, a FedEx handler would average $15.32 vs. $11.50 for a UPS handler. Please explain again how a UPS handler would be the better choice....Are you looking for a charming cafe in Bristol, Rhode Island that offers more than just a cup of coffee? Look no further than Beehive Cafe, a beloved local favorite known for its w...It's only a matter of time, fedex is definitely going out of business. Reply. 1 1 1 It will be fine Well-Known Member. Dec 7, 2023 #7 ... Pullman Brown; Mar 6, 2024; UPS Discussions; 4 5 6. Replies 100 Views 9K. Apr 5, 2024. Thebrownblob. Of Course, We Care About Your Safety. MassWineGuy; Jan 16, 2024; FedEx Discussions; Replies 0Brown Cafe UPS Forum. UPS Discussions . How dare FedEx try to ram UPS? Thread starter ... . How dare FedEx try to ram UPS? Thread starter anonymous23456; Start date Mar 16, 2024; A. anonymous23456 Well-Known Member. Mar 16, 2024 #1 They are not going to win! Reply. 1 B. Brownwind Well-Known Member. Mar …Mar 15, 2022 · BrownCafe: UPS info for UPSers. New one-week lag time, down from two weeks, matches FedEx’s surcharge sequence. Charging today's price for fuel they purchased last year through a fuel broker. They paid pennies on the dollar but charge the customer premium. That’s a UPS Freight trailer. Feb 5, 2024 · I've learned that FedEx is full of lies and corruption like a South American government. Reply. 1 4 1 zeev Well-Known Member. Feb 24, 2024 #130 Nobody lies like FedEx ... The vast majority of FedEx stations use a 3-letter airport identifier (e.g. LAX), which has the very intentional purpose of "proving" FedEx is an airline. In the case of LAX, FedEx aircraft do actually use this airport, but for most locations, your "Airport ID" is probably associated with either...I doubt it also, but when Flying Tigers was absorbed into FedEx all those ex-Tiger employees kept their seniority, so its not like it has not happened. Since we are all now "FedEx One", we can just swap work among each other. Freight is already pulling Ground trailers around. The new Tri-color between Express and Freight starts up here pretty soon.Here are 4 Best FedEx Forums you should follow in 2024. 1. Reddit » FedEx. Reddit is a network of communities based on people's interests. Find communities you're interested in, and become part of an online community! A place for discussion regarding anything FedEx, and anything relating to FedEx.I am just your average consumer, and have never worked for either company, but I am still curious to know the difference between Ground and Express. It seems, 5 or 10 years ago, each company had specific and exclusive branding (e.g. uniforms and trucks); but now it seems the lines have been....