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<blockquote data-quote="Code 82 Approved" data-source="post: 1117646" data-attributes="member: 46394"><p>"Don't take my word for it, ask the Ground contractors. They use a version that does EXACTLY what DRA is aiming to do within Express."</p><p></p><p>Currently in my terminal, our "scanner" aka the "powerpad" lists with maybe around 99% accuracy of every package loaded on our trucks. The exceptions are the late belt to belt transfers, van to van transfers and outdated peel and stick barcodes from the days of RPS. Other than that perhaps the only useful feature in our last software update is we can't go to a signature screen until we acknowledge only 19/20 are scanned, which means it's either on the floor or in the van you park next to because of loader error. Aside from that I get zero input from the "powerpad" .</p><p></p><p>"There are only 2 things which separate you from a Ground driver: 1.) You are able to think in a dynamic environment and made decisions to ensure time commitments are met for both deliveries and pickups, 2.) You are able to pass a more stringent background investigation."</p><p></p><p>What on earth makes that any different from what I do? My scanner isn't telling me to stop delivering at 15:22 to go do a 15:30 pickup based on some historical data. From dispatch to return inspection I know exactly what I need to do, what is closed, what my door codes are and the other hundreds of variables that may occur. Dynamic? Are you kidding? </p><p></p><p>I pickup Ground at a secure airport Express facility, I have keypad access to enter the building and walk through it, yes even the precious Apple room. I'd be interested to hear what exactly differs between my background check and anyone else's.</p><p></p><p>I appreciate your positive reflections of Ground couriers with dedication to what they do day-in and day-out. As Ground has expanded, the single route contractors are certainly dwindling each month, but around here they are well respected because they had the gumption to invest in a business they could grow and call their own for the most part. </p><p></p><p>To the haters: Maybe you should tip your hat to those guys, it grew from RPS and we are the ones keeping the "Umbrella" black.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Code 82 Approved, post: 1117646, member: 46394"] "Don't take my word for it, ask the Ground contractors. They use a version that does EXACTLY what DRA is aiming to do within Express." Currently in my terminal, our "scanner" aka the "powerpad" lists with maybe around 99% accuracy of every package loaded on our trucks. The exceptions are the late belt to belt transfers, van to van transfers and outdated peel and stick barcodes from the days of RPS. Other than that perhaps the only useful feature in our last software update is we can't go to a signature screen until we acknowledge only 19/20 are scanned, which means it's either on the floor or in the van you park next to because of loader error. Aside from that I get zero input from the "powerpad" . "There are only 2 things which separate you from a Ground driver: 1.) You are able to think in a dynamic environment and made decisions to ensure time commitments are met for both deliveries and pickups, 2.) You are able to pass a more stringent background investigation." What on earth makes that any different from what I do? My scanner isn't telling me to stop delivering at 15:22 to go do a 15:30 pickup based on some historical data. From dispatch to return inspection I know exactly what I need to do, what is closed, what my door codes are and the other hundreds of variables that may occur. Dynamic? Are you kidding? I pickup Ground at a secure airport Express facility, I have keypad access to enter the building and walk through it, yes even the precious Apple room. I'd be interested to hear what exactly differs between my background check and anyone else's. I appreciate your positive reflections of Ground couriers with dedication to what they do day-in and day-out. As Ground has expanded, the single route contractors are certainly dwindling each month, but around here they are well respected because they had the gumption to invest in a business they could grow and call their own for the most part. To the haters: Maybe you should tip your hat to those guys, it grew from RPS and we are the ones keeping the "Umbrella" black. [/QUOTE]
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