YRC: Lay-Off Pay Question? In CBA?
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So it's been really slow here and I haven't had any runs for about 3 weeks now. I just started in October 2016. They recently had me resign and transfer to another out-of-state terminal hoping that I would get a run but it's going on a week now with ZERO calls.
A higher seniority driver said that we are to be paid a certain weekly amount when there are no runs available. Is this true and is it in the CBA anywhere? And does anyone have a copy of the CBA?
Thanks
Can you work the dock?
No, there is nothing for me to do. I just applied for other positions. Now I have a new problem with YRC.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
TBH, I don't understand why you sat there past week 1 without a load (run). If that happened to me, I would be like, see ya. You can't employ me, I will find someone who can.
Well, yeah after the first week, I started applying everywhere. Got a new job now. Also got a new problem with YRC now...
And that "New Problem" would be...........???
And that "New Problem" would be...........???
Besides the Union Rep being of no help--he "doesn't know"...
When I first started, I didn't get paid for 2 weeks, standard procedure. So of course, they owe me 2 paychecks. Well yesterday, initially, the payroll person said I wasn't in the system during those 2 weeks and then with the urgency of the supervisor getting me off the phone, she changed it up and said "we already paid you out" for those 2 weeks. I don't know what to do. I have my logs so I think I may need to file a grievance unless you have any other suggestions.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Kinda' blows that whole theory of the Unions looking out for their workers doesn't it. Seriously.....that SUCKS! And right at Christmas no less. I'm sure you will be able to work it out, but it should not be on you to do Payrolls job for them. So sorry this has happened to you!
Thanks! Just got a new job so hope this will be my final move...trying to find a good employer to eventually retire with.
Thanks! Just got a new job so hope this will be my final move...trying to find a good employer to eventually retire with.
Well, since you already got a new job, I'll save some of my planned comments. Are you still in LTL? Still a linehaul driver? What company are you with now? If you don't mind me asking.
LTL:
Less Than Truckload
Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.
LTL carriers include:
- FedEx Freight
- Con-way
- YRC Freight
- UPS
- Old Dominion
- Estes
- Yellow-Roadway
- ABF Freight
- R+L Carrier
Linehaul:
Linehaul drivers will normally run loads from terminal to terminal for LTL (Less than Truckload) companies.
LTL (Less Than Truckload) carriers will have Linehaul drivers and P&D drivers. The P&D drivers will deliver loads locally from the terminal and pick up loads returning them to the terminal. Linehaul drivers will then run truckloads from terminal to terminal.
I think it's really hard for us OTR guys to understand Tina's problem here. The basic structure of the LTL companies load assignments is foreign to us. Anybody first getting started in this type of work is going to be at the very bottom of the seniority structure, and that could be a grueling start depending on your terminal.
Unfortunately Tina found this out the hard way.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
LTL:
Less Than Truckload
Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.
LTL carriers include:
- FedEx Freight
- Con-way
- YRC Freight
- UPS
- Old Dominion
- Estes
- Yellow-Roadway
- ABF Freight
- R+L Carrier
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Thanks! Just got a new job so hope this will be my final move...trying to find a good employer to eventually retire with.
Well, since you already got a new job, I'll save some of my planned comments. Are you still in LTL? Still a linehaul driver? What company are you with now? If you don't mind me asking.
I'm still in LTL , now with FedEx Freight
LTL:
Less Than Truckload
Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.
LTL carriers include:
- FedEx Freight
- Con-way
- YRC Freight
- UPS
- Old Dominion
- Estes
- Yellow-Roadway
- ABF Freight
- R+L Carrier
Linehaul:
Linehaul drivers will normally run loads from terminal to terminal for LTL (Less than Truckload) companies.
LTL (Less Than Truckload) carriers will have Linehaul drivers and P&D drivers. The P&D drivers will deliver loads locally from the terminal and pick up loads returning them to the terminal. Linehaul drivers will then run truckloads from terminal to terminal.New Reply:
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TBH, I don't understand why you sat there past week 1 without a load (run). If that happened to me, I would be like, see ya. You can't employ me, I will find someone who can.