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Ok, well HR told me I can't start on my seniority by package handling. So can I join after x amount of time working the preload?
They bother you plenty on the road.
oldngray
nowhere special
Yes. 30 working days on preload. Unless its free period which varies between regions.
TCD is Temporary - which is the problem with seniority.
Right! That's what I mean... I can't hardly control when I get in a truck, so you agree that I should work as many days on preload to get my seniority?
oldngray
nowhere special
I'm not sure. There are a lot of screwy rules with TCD's and they aren't the same everywhere.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
It'll be Feburary at the earliest.
If you want a job where nobody can bother you (i.e., watch your performance all day long), UPS is definitely not for you.
oldngray
nowhere special
If he started now. How many days already in so far though?
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
I don't think he's started yet and some places seasonal starts oct 1
My hire date was the 14th of last month, and I've only done 1 on-road supervisor ride along.
Sounds like they are making you a seasonal driver.
Is that good or bad?
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
It's not ideal.
Probably bad...but.... if you do a good job they may keep you on as a driver after the holidays.
Actually, that reminded me of what my road test supervisor told me, and so I think you're right except he told me because this place is expanding so much, over the last three years, he hasn't seen TCD's get sent back to preload. I;m just confused when the hell I'm supposed to be working on this packet. I thought I was supposed to get that out of the way before seasonal started and before I could run any route.
oldngray
nowhere special
They like to delay until the free period starts.
They will tell you all kinds of BS.
Go bust your ass, be safe and maybe you will have a chance after the holidays.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
As a driver?
I mean there's a chance but it's remote. They'll probably ask him if he wants a job on preload.
free period is when seasonal hires don't gain seniority correct? so I was told that rule doesn't apply to me being a FT off the street permanent hire. they said I'd start gaining seniority after 30 days. I see different things on here but the guys here locally say that's true UNLESS I was seasonal. FT I'd start gaining seniority during peak according to them
