I've always wondered about something. Why does'nt USPS pick up ALL the packages destined for them at each UPS location, then what you would have left is only the basic packages we are required to deliver to consignee.
If I'm not mistaken,FDX does not touch any USPS packges USPS bring all containers to FDX ramp and picks up all containers at destinations. They use FDX system to move packages and it ends there. Besides I could do without delivering to Post Office, those are some of the most unhappy people on earth.
Upstate, I agree that some basic pkgs are delivered to the consignee, but they are not "Basic" pkgs or the driver is making a mistake. UPS Basic service is delivered to the PO period......
I've always wondered about something. Why does'nt USPS pick up ALL the packages destined for them at each UPS location, then what you would have left is only the basic packages we are required to deliver to consignee.
If I'm not mistaken,FDX does not touch any USPS packges USPS bring all containers to FDX ramp and picks up all containers at destinations. They use FDX system to move packages and it ends there. Besides I could do without delivering to Post Office, those are some of the most unhappy people on earth.
If the apartments are fancy, I DR that bitch. If they're in 'da hood, I leave a note.
I have been delivering to an app complex that totally sucks. It is gated and secure. The management of the complex will not allow me to leave the packages in the office with out first making an attempt at the apartment. After an attempt has been made at the apartment and an info notice has been left then and only then can we release the packages at the office. We had LP and others come to the complex and said it was safe to release the packages since it is a very secure complex. After LPs conclusion, we were then advised by the complex's management that under no circumstance are we to leave any package for any reason out side any appartment door. This is so freakin frustraing this complex has 10 different buildings spanning three different streets, each building has 4 floors and no elevators. Friday I had 55 stops for this complex and it took me 3.5 hours to get this complex done. The office closes at 5 oclock so any packages that can't be delivered after 5 has to be brought back to the building and reattempted the next day because they will not allow us to leave them at the office the next day unless we leave an info notice the same day.
Why should we have to go through all this crap when when 90% of the packages go back to the office anyways. But I work as instructed and climb the 4 flights of stairs to each building one step at a time and get some good mp3 quaility time.
I hate this complex
This is our standard procedure on all apartment complexes. We have some that will not allow us to indirect to the next door neighbor, they have to either go to the office or are send agains if the office is closed.The management of the complex will not allow me to leave the packages in the office with out first making an attempt at the apartment. After an attempt has been made at the apartment and an info notice has been left then and only then can we release the packages at the office
This is our standard procedure on all apartment complexes. We have some that will not allow us to indirect to the next door neighbor, they have to either go to the office or are send agains if the office is closed.
To add to my above post, drivers are held accountable and may have to reimburse UPS for claims in which the value of the pkg exceeds $100. However, this policy is not in effect for D/R s to apartments--you may be asked to reimburse no matter the value if it is a "bad D/R."
We are required to sign a driver release certification form annually and among the items on this form are deliveries to apt complexes.
Steve, I usually leave them somewhere at eye level with the non-sticky edge stuck into the edge of the door frame. So the wind can't grab it. Unfortunately there are those doors that you just can't get the info notice to stick to. If that is the case and there is a window close to the door I stick it to the window. Most people are creatures of habit. When I am at home I am always looking out my windows, car passing by, people passing by, etc. I figure the info notice has a better chance of being seen through clear glass.
me too, IF I leave one.For the info notices that don't stick I usually slide them in the crack of the door, making sure to leave some sticking out for the cust. to see. I alos try to stick it to the door frame instead. One of these usually works, but whatever the case, I always leave it where they will see it as they open the door.
If the apartments are fancy, I DR that bitch. If they're in 'da hood, I leave a note.