Worked for FedEx for 25 years and my husband did for 33! Those trucks are all equipped with seat belts, and they MUST be worn or they are in violation of FedEx requirements...same for driving with the doors open... not allowed. Mind you, tho, I am speaking of FedEx Express. Ground and Home Delivery are not truly FedEx employees, but contractors. Not sure about their safety requirements, but can't imagine they'd be much different. Also...yeah, sometimes they go fast, but more often than not they just sound like they are going faster than they are. Those big trucks are just noisy beasts. Same goes for the UPS trucks. And, as Buffalo Jim said, they have uniforms that include long and short pants, shirts and jackets, gloves etc. It is their choice to wear what they are comfortable in, as long as it's FedEx issued. I gotta say, this time of year is the only time I really miss working...it is undoubtably the hardest work weeks of the year, but the comradarie and dedication to the job is unbelievable. Yeah, yeah....you'll run in to the occasional jerk, or see a package being mishandled, but that is NOT the norm. Most employees are out there breaking their backs to be sure you have your gifts on time, and work long and hard in to the night to be sure that happens. Our families know at this time of year, it is YOU, the customer, that is most important and our jobs take precedence. So, give that driver a break (unless he is being truly careless) and a hearty "Merry Christmas", or "Happy Holidays" when you see him. He'll appreciate it more that you know!
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