FedEx Freight Driver Apprentice

Congratulations! Well done Banks

Thank you G-Town

I've never heard about draining the air out the back trailer before, I'll have to keep that in mind. Usually rocking the trailer back and forth will free them or crawling under the trailer and hitting the brake drums with a hammer.

I hook multiple sets a day and have forgotten to supply air once or twice.

When do you guys supply air to the dolly? Before or after you hook the rear?

I'd never heard of it either, but this is my first winter. I tried rocking back and forth first, but that didn't work. As for hitting the drums, that would be the last resort.

We supply air to the dolly once we hook it to the lead before we hook the rear. I didn't supply the air and he viewed it as me taking shortcuts.

Dumping the air multiple times is to clear out as much excess moisture to help prevent the accumulation freezing within the brake system?

Congratulations and well done, Banks! We knew you could pass with flying colors./blockquote>

Yes. Let the air drain out of the rear of the trailer by turning the supply valves back there. And thank you pack rat!

Congratulations!!

Will you drive full time now or do you still have to work the docks until a full time driver spot opens up??

Congratulations!!

Will you drive full time now or do you still have to work the docks until a full time driver spot opens up??

I've been a full-time driver since I finished the program in late July, early August. My driving duties are delegated by need and seniority. I'll usually take whatever I can, but if the weather is bad or expected to be bad I'll pass on a run and it'll go to somebody with less seniority. If I have to be finished with work by a certain time, I'll pass to make sure I'm done when I have to be done. My full-time assignment is and will continue to be a dock assignment because that's what's available and that's what works for me right now. I'm also waiting for a linehaul position to open up because I don't want to do city.

Gotcha. I thought you were splitting time on the docks because all the set routes were taken. Hope you get a line haul spot soon

How's it been going? Any updates?

You guys had any slow down yet?

How's it been going? Any updates?

You guys had any slow down yet?

For me, it's been a mix of dock work and random linehaul assignments. I haven't done anything that I haven't reported on previously, so I don't update as much.

As far as the Corona virus goes, we had a meeting earlier in the week. We were told that we could sit this out if we wanted to, but we wouldn't get paid. If we catch the virus the time off would be paid.

They're expecting a massive drop in freight, but I haven't seen it yet. If there isn't enough freight to operate as normal drivers work the dock, dock workers stay home.

Today was the first day of non-essential businesses being closed. We'll see how all of this plays out.

We where expecting a large slow down, infact they put the bottom P&D on call but I found out this AM that only 2 of our customers ended up closing and they only amount to 2 loads a day at most. So luckily it is business as usual so far but that may change.

Man great write up! I’m currently doing the apprenticeship program great insight!

Man great write up! I’m currently doing the apprenticeship program great insight!

I'm glad it was helpful. Let me know if you have any questions. What building are you out of?

Thank you for going in depth with the process. I’m interested in switching careers. I live in northeastern pa and there is a hiring event on Wednesday at fed ex freight for several different positions. I’m going to go there first thing and hopefully I can get offered a position.

This discussion definitely put the hook in me so I will see what happens. Thanks!