Red, do think you may be generalizing your comments about cover drivers? Are you sure you want to paint all of them with your large opinion brush?
Of course you are right Brownie. It is not fair to paint all drivers the same no matter what color you are using.
I know a lot of good cover drivers. I was one not too long ago. While your comments may hold true for some cover drivers, it also holds true for some drivers that have a route.
I can name as many route drivers that "don't take a lunch, don't know what a bulk-head door is, etc."
What are you worried about? A legit cover driver that does everything by the book doing your job better than you?
Why are you concerned about other drivers? They have zero effect on your employment with the company.
I only care about the job I do and never give a thought about your job. You care that someone doesn't take their lunch? Why? Why do you care? Its not your money the driver is giving to UPS.
A stewards perspective is not just about the job. It is also about the contract.
If a driver covers my route and can do it faster than me then I think its great for him. I'm not going to move faster than him but I would run it differently if he had a suggestion that made me more efficent.
If it bothers you this much, my only advice would not to call in sick and let a "burner" make you look bad
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