olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
Our hub had start times from 0001 to 2330 . ya, all day start times. it was almost half days and half nights and everything in between.
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barnyard
KTM rider
It used to be that the highest seniority feeders in a building trained new drivers and then were tested by a supe. I was trained by another feeder when I started shifting 17ish years ago. Pretty sure that training (when it was done by hourlies) also got a little pay bump for training time also.
Darth Vapor 666
I am hatred, darkness, and despair
I start feeder in Monday 8/15.....only 4 more days of package car left after 16 years........I don't think I've ever been so happy/scared in my life
olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
browned_out
Well-Known Member
Stated feeder last October after 20 plus in package, I am loving it. 10 months in and I have not worked a full week in package([emoji1][emoji106]). Looking forward to another great peak season. As far as training goes, we did minimal 53 ft driving/backing. I'm talking less then a day. Our building only uses 28's (small building), however when I go to the bigger hubs they often have you move these(53's) to other buildings or the rail yard.
A little scary at first, but just take it slow and easy.
A little scary at first, but just take it slow and easy.
barnyard
KTM rider
This week, I am covering a route that has a loaner. 97k mile Mack auto. Last night, it rained all night and if the tire tracks from traffic ahead were distinct, the lane minder thingy would go off. Very annoying.
Tonight I get back the 1.2 mil mile tractor that goes with the job. Sigh.
Also, last night the advice that @retiredTxfeeder gave a couple of years ago made my night easier. When it is raining, turn on the mirror heat. It helps clear the mirrors, making it easier to back.
Tonight I get back the 1.2 mil mile tractor that goes with the job. Sigh.
Also, last night the advice that @retiredTxfeeder gave a couple of years ago made my night easier. When it is raining, turn on the mirror heat. It helps clear the mirrors, making it easier to back.
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BrownCubster
Guest
my trainer told me the 53 footers are easier to back . i think he meant straight backing. they are but you have to be continually aware of the length on turns etc. they are harder to back in tight areas. it seems like our hub wasnt designed with 53 footers in mind.
I learned the hard way to take my time. sometimes they say something when I take to long when shiftering in the yard but the other shifters told me not to worry about it.
I learned the hard way to take my time. sometimes they say something when I take to long when shiftering in the yard but the other shifters told me not to worry about it.
UPS4Life
Well-Known Member
That buzzer is so annoying it scares the
out of me because I never expect it. There's a bendix button on the dash for when you're in construction zones you can turn it off. It has a yellow button on bottom green light up on top, if the green light is off it won't buzz.
retiredTxfeeder
cap'n crunch
Don't worry about what yard control says about how fast you make a move, or your ORS for that matter. The important thing is not to tear something up when you are learning. When I was driving, there was no "allowance" when shifting as a driver. Whatever time you spent shifting, you broke even. No over or underallowed. You will get faster eventually. Management knows newbies go slow at first.
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BrownCubster
Guest
Thanks. thats what the other shifters told me . they said the yard dispatcher does that to all the new drivers. we have an old shifter that takes naps in the back at 4 am and they dont say anything to him.
what is ORS? is that something to worry about?
retiredTxfeeder
cap'n crunch
On Road Supervisor. The yard dispatcher (we called them yard controllers where I was) doesn't give a flip about your well being or safety. All he is worried about is the hub might make his phone ring because a move didn't get made fast enough. Only you can worry about you.
Coldworld
60 months and counting
Are you backup????
burrheadd
KING Of GIFS
Ol road beech in da house!!
Coldworld
60 months and counting
They have their favorites and the yard controller rats are some of the worst when it comes to playing favorites... Feeder is the place to be no doubt about it..
brownburro
Well-Known Member
The 53' trailers are easier to back, provided you do your setup correctly.
Coldworld
60 months and counting
I just jackknife them all in....it "usually" works....lmao
