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Can I be a feeder driver for UPS without any driving experience?
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<blockquote data-quote="cosmictrucker" data-source="post: 856228" data-attributes="member: 442"><p>It's a mistake for UPS to believe they can run someone who has never driven anything larger than a Honda Civic through a two week training program, and have them magically know everything needed to safely drive a tractor trailer. Driver's who come "into the fold" from outside as someone said, have at least earned valuable on the job training. Driver's who've driven for other companies have had to deal with all types of driving challenges. Many docks are tight and have limited access. Driver's who have driven LTL freight have learned skills never taught or even required to drive a Feeder. There are many long time Feeder drivers who have never needed to back blind-side into a dark, narrow dock as which is common for most any other LTL or common freight carrier. Most Feeder routs never even require a Feeder to do anything more than drive straight down the road. Try that pulling a tanker of gasoline or a reefer full of produce. The drivers who end up here at UPS from other driving jobs do have a better grasp of what it takes to safely pilot a tractor trailer in all environments. PERIOD. Anyone who speaks differently simply has never done so.</p><p></p><p>This company has a very unique fleet of package cars and feeder trailers. The dollies are like nothing else on the road. The older pup trailers with air assist <em>hydraulic</em> landing gear was a UPS exclusive design for a time. I think RPS copied the set up at one point. The way UPS deals with Haz Mats is also exclusive to the company. No other trucking company is allowed the freedom and flexibility to haul Haz Mats like we do. Sure, there is a strict regiment established to do so, but the honest truth is the rules aren't followed. But this is another story.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line, UPS doesn't have the manpower today to properly teach green employees to safely drive a Feeder. The increase in accident rate may suggest this is true. Too much focus on reciting 10 point commentaries and memorizing words that have little to do with driving in today's world has started to take it's toll. Getting back to basics and use of common sense with an emphasis on driving skill set is what's needed. Proper attitude is also a must.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cosmictrucker, post: 856228, member: 442"] It's a mistake for UPS to believe they can run someone who has never driven anything larger than a Honda Civic through a two week training program, and have them magically know everything needed to safely drive a tractor trailer. Driver's who come "into the fold" from outside as someone said, have at least earned valuable on the job training. Driver's who've driven for other companies have had to deal with all types of driving challenges. Many docks are tight and have limited access. Driver's who have driven LTL freight have learned skills never taught or even required to drive a Feeder. There are many long time Feeder drivers who have never needed to back blind-side into a dark, narrow dock as which is common for most any other LTL or common freight carrier. Most Feeder routs never even require a Feeder to do anything more than drive straight down the road. Try that pulling a tanker of gasoline or a reefer full of produce. The drivers who end up here at UPS from other driving jobs do have a better grasp of what it takes to safely pilot a tractor trailer in all environments. PERIOD. Anyone who speaks differently simply has never done so. This company has a very unique fleet of package cars and feeder trailers. The dollies are like nothing else on the road. The older pup trailers with air assist [I]hydraulic[/I] landing gear was a UPS exclusive design for a time. I think RPS copied the set up at one point. The way UPS deals with Haz Mats is also exclusive to the company. No other trucking company is allowed the freedom and flexibility to haul Haz Mats like we do. Sure, there is a strict regiment established to do so, but the honest truth is the rules aren't followed. But this is another story. Bottom line, UPS doesn't have the manpower today to properly teach green employees to safely drive a Feeder. The increase in accident rate may suggest this is true. Too much focus on reciting 10 point commentaries and memorizing words that have little to do with driving in today's world has started to take it's toll. Getting back to basics and use of common sense with an emphasis on driving skill set is what's needed. Proper attitude is also a must. [/QUOTE]
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