FedEx Home Delivery Contractors - A Girlfriend's View

My Boyfriend decided to run a FedEx Home Delivery Contractor Route. What started out as an interesting venture is fast becoming a lousy prospect. Thinking about becoming one? Here are some things, good and bad that he tells me that would make me wonder. Hate the service? Possibly it ISN'T the idiot drivers fault. ANY AND ALL COMMENTS ABOUT FED EX Home Delivery Services and Routes ARE MORE THAN WELCOME. Again, this blog expresses my opinions and the opinions of any commenter who posts here.

Sunday, September 19, 2004

Overnight Parking Liabilities and the LOGO

One of the contractors had his truck broken into and 5 packages were stolen. From what they have heard, he is going to be held responsible for the full cost of these packages since its thought that he wasn't assuring the safety them (possibly by going to sleep in his house instead of the van?) Thankfully, there weren't any super expensive items. Still, this is just another way FHD seems to have to push off costs to the contractors.

If a person is out until 7pm its not possible to return before 5pm when the terminal is closed to bring back anything that wasn't delivered. They don't want to keep anyone on staff to man the terminal, so the contractors have no choice.

Are they supposed to bring them in with them? Put them in a garage? I doubt homeowners insurance would cover the packages either. Its outrageous.

And, this is just another reason why I think the "permanent" logos that they insist you put on "YOUR" vehicle are a bad idea. Look everyone! There may be good stuff in here!! Break into it! And, come to think of it. Look Everyone, a FedEx Home Delivery Billboard right in your neighboorhood = Free advertising as well.

I think all contractors should decline the logos and ask for the removable plackards.

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At 8:09 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

laftcdgI refused to use magnetic logos and my contract was not reenewed.

 

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At 8:09 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

laftcdgI refused to use magnetic logos and my contract was not reenewed.

 

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