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Advice needed - a driver in "training" and alot of frustration
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<blockquote data-quote="Analbumcover" data-source="post: 2834735" data-attributes="member: 63725"><p>Communication is not one of UPS' strong suits. When I was hired (off the street) I was told I'd be driving on a training route within 3 weeks. 11 months later and I've finally gotten my own Saturday air route after working preload and driving during peak. (Granted working preload has made me a better driver.) You'll be jerked around, told different things from different people and generally not have a clue about anything, especially contract and union information. Your husband's shop steward will be his best friend and source of information.</p><p></p><p>We always have several cover drivers standing around as the trucks leave waiting to see whether or not the center has any work for them. UPS operates by the seat of it's pants, or sometimes with no pants at all.</p><p></p><p>If his loads are that bad, see if he can talk to one of the preload supervisors about who is loading his truck. Our drivers frequently speak with our preload sups about load quality (or lack thereof) which typically involves long, intricate usage of various forms of profanity and references to male genitalia.</p><p></p><p>90 days isn't bad for benefits. Reg-temp drivers and preloaders have to wait a YEAR.</p><p></p><p>In regards to family, most of the members here have mentioned it- expect to have no family life on weekdays. You're going to miss Billy-Bob's little league tournament and Katie's ballet recital. Dad will be an empty seat. However, if he makes seniority your family will want for nothing. </p><p></p><p> There's a reason that so many of the drivers in my center are divorced.</p><p></p><p>Could be worse, he could be Alaska king crab fishing.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Analbumcover, post: 2834735, member: 63725"] Communication is not one of UPS' strong suits. When I was hired (off the street) I was told I'd be driving on a training route within 3 weeks. 11 months later and I've finally gotten my own Saturday air route after working preload and driving during peak. (Granted working preload has made me a better driver.) You'll be jerked around, told different things from different people and generally not have a clue about anything, especially contract and union information. Your husband's shop steward will be his best friend and source of information. We always have several cover drivers standing around as the trucks leave waiting to see whether or not the center has any work for them. UPS operates by the seat of it's pants, or sometimes with no pants at all. If his loads are that bad, see if he can talk to one of the preload supervisors about who is loading his truck. Our drivers frequently speak with our preload sups about load quality (or lack thereof) which typically involves long, intricate usage of various forms of profanity and references to male genitalia. 90 days isn't bad for benefits. Reg-temp drivers and preloaders have to wait a YEAR. In regards to family, most of the members here have mentioned it- expect to have no family life on weekdays. You're going to miss Billy-Bob's little league tournament and Katie's ballet recital. Dad will be an empty seat. However, if he makes seniority your family will want for nothing. There's a reason that so many of the drivers in my center are divorced. Could be worse, he could be Alaska king crab fishing. [/QUOTE]
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