Ask a Feeder Driver, Feeder Driver FAQ

[hondo]

So ups will pay for my cdl dot card?

It should work the same way as getting the card for package car.

 

[Non sequitur]

Thanks I'll take care of it tomorrow. What time does the feeders super usually work anybody?

 

[govols019]

Mine works 24-7.

 

[Jones]

Someone's always in dispatch.

 

[Coldworld]

I saw a short clip of a UPS pup being flipped back on it's wheels on TWC earlier.

Anybody know where that happened?

How would this happen does anyone have a pic??

 

[Jones]

How would this happen does anyone have a pic??

Speed is usually a factor. Slow and easy, especially on the turns.

 

[Coldworld]

Speed is usually a factor. Slow and easy, especially on the turns.

So the trailer went on its side?? Not quite understanding what happen??

 

[UPS4Life]

So ups will pay for my cdl dot card?

I'm going to guess no because you're not in feeders and it's not required for package car. Just something else you'll want to find out before you take a day off for nothing. I forget who just said but your cdl portion needs to be checked on the card.

 

[Jones]

DOT physical is the same for package and feeders if yours is current then you already have a card.

 

[Mugarolla]

DOT physical is the same for package and feeders if yours is current then you already have a card.

The physical is the same but he needs a drug test before starting training, paid for by UPS.

 

[govols019]

And if the training gets put off for a few months after you get your drug test you'll have to take another one.

 

[Non sequitur]

Yeah looks like my current medical card doesn't have the cdl check off

 

[Funtimes]

Feeders how is it?
The pay any different from package car?
Do u need a hazmat with your cdl?

 

[Mugarolla]

Feeders how is it?
The pay any different from package car?
Do u need a hazmat with your cdl?

$0.10/hr more for feeders. Another $0.45/hr for pulling doubles.

The problem with feeders is that the majority of the jobs are nights. If you can work nights and long hours (11 to 12), it is great.

There are some jobs with less hours, but if you are stuck working nights, might as well make some money.

 

[Mugarolla]

$0.10/hr more for feeders. Another $0.45/hr for pulling doubles.

The problem with feeders is that the majority of the jobs are nights. If you can work nights and long hours (11 to 12), it is great.

There are some jobs with less hours, but if you are stuck working nights, might as well make some money.

Edit. Do not need the Hazmat endorsement. Just the Class A with a T endorsement (doubles/triples).

 

[GHerbo]

Still around or retired?

 

[hondo]

Still around or retired?

A coworker swears there is a cab-over still being used as a yard shifter waayyy outside of Chicago.

 

[retiredTxfeeder]

There are some jobs with less hours, but if you are stuck working nights, might as well make so

I worked nights 95% of my 29 years in feeders. Initially, it was all that was available, for sure. When I retired I was number 16 out of about 150 drivers. Coulda been working days years ago. I grew to appreciate nights. 1. I could get more stuff done during the day before I left for work (dr appts, getting my car worked on, etc.) 2. Less traffic on the road. Houston's traffic is really bad. 3. Cooler weather (Texas heat. Nuff said). 4. There seemed to me like there was more money to be made at night if you wanted to work extra. (shifting, extra leg, overflows) 5. When my kids were young, I made time to see them before and after school, and I could attend stuff like t-ball, vollyball, etc. 6. Less ties hanging around the yard watching for you to do something wrong. They were walking in to work when I was walking out. lol. 7. Last but not least, My wife and I got along great as long as we worked opposite shifts. I attribute the fact that we have been married 35 years this summer to working nights. My .02.

 

[Jones]

I like the night work too. Had a day run for one bid, don't miss it.

 

[Funtimes]

Edit. Do not need the Hazmat endorsement. Just the Class A with a T endorsement (doubles/triples).

I already have a class A cdl with doubles triples tankers and hazmat.
So if I was to go into feeders all I would need to do is go to ups class for feeders?