Dock To Driver

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Matt 's Comment
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Looking in to a few dock to driver programs. Anyone else have any experience with them?
Pianoman's Comment
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I believe FedEx Freight has a driver apprentice program that dock workers can get started in. We had one member in here that did that and seemed very happy with his experience. Haven't heard from him in a while.
Pianoman's Comment
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Thread about FedEx Apprentice Program

Part-time dock to full time FedEx Road Driver in 10 months!

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.
Matt 's Comment
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I appreciate it I will check it out.Do you know if it all the same from the delivery from door to door drivers and the ones that pull the larger trailers? Or are they two separate parts of the company?

Old School's Comment
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Matt, there are usually two separate types of drivers on these accounts.

There are what are called P & D drivers - or pick up and delivery drivers who take freight from the terminal to the customer or vice-versa.

There are also what are called the line-haul drivers. They usually pull doubles and go from terminal to terminal with freight, or they may just pull it to a meet and greet point where they will swap doubles with another driver who meets them there. Then they will swap and take the other drivers load back to the terminal they left from with the set of doubles that they are swapping off.

You need to know which job you are wanting to do so they know how to handle you and get you into that position. It is very rare that a driver does both jobs, unless it it just on an as needed basis due to someone being out unexpectedly.

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.

P & D:

Pickup & Delivery

Local drivers that stay around their area, usually within 100 mile radius of a terminal, picking up and delivering loads.

LTL (Less Than Truckload) carriers for instance will have Linehaul drivers and P&D drivers. The P&D drivers will deliver loads locally from the terminal and pick up loads returning to the terminal. Linehaul drivers will then run truckloads from terminal to terminal.

Doubles:

Refers to pulling two trailers at the same time, otherwise known as "pups" or "pup trailers" because they're only about 28 feet long. However there are some states that allow doubles that are each 48 feet in length.
Pianoman's Comment
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I appreciate it I will check it out.Do you know if it all the same from the delivery from door to door drivers and the ones that pull the larger trailers? Or are they two separate parts of the company?

By door to door I'm assuming you mean like delivering to people's homes in the box trucks? Yes, different parts of the company. FedEx Express delivers to people's homes and utilizes small box trucks and vans. FedEx Ground ranges from box trucks to full tractor trailers pulling doubles , but they contract out to other companies and owner operators. FedEx Freight is the one you're interested in. I'm sure if you worked for FedEx Express and wanted to transfer over to Freight it wouldn't be too difficult though.

Also, what Old School said. FedEx Freight is an LTL carrier, like Old Dominion, Saia, R&L, etc. They have P&D drivers and linehaul drivers. Jared, in the threads I shared, apparently is getting into linehaul with them. LTL (less-than-truckload) is much different than Truckload carriers like Swift, Prime, Werner, Schneider, etc. The dock-to-driving positions/programs you're looking into are going to be with LTL carriers exclusively. If you want more info on LTL carriers and the difference between that and Otr (truckload) carriers, try looking up LTL or linehaul in the search bar and you should get some good results.

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.

Owner Operator:

An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.

P&D:

Pickup & Delivery

Local drivers that stay around their area, usually within 100 mile radius of a terminal, picking up and delivering loads.

LTL (Less Than Truckload) carriers for instance will have Linehaul drivers and P&D drivers. The P&D drivers will deliver loads locally from the terminal and pick up loads returning to the terminal. Linehaul drivers will then run truckloads from terminal to terminal.

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.

Doubles:

Refers to pulling two trailers at the same time, otherwise known as "pups" or "pup trailers" because they're only about 28 feet long. However there are some states that allow doubles that are each 48 feet in length.
Matt 's Comment
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Ok thanks I will check it out. I'm looking for the line haul section. I dont want to be a delivery driver as far as to peoples homes.

Line Haul:

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.
Matt 's Comment
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I know this site is typically against any o/o operations but my next question on this subject is after years and I.mean 3-5-15 maybe never would LtL experience still be considered experience in the eyes of anything insurance company or a large company looking for experienced drivers?

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
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