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<blockquote data-quote="BobbyT" data-source="post: 1322223" data-attributes="member: 53305"><p>So I have been a pre-loader for about 6 months. I started in November-Peak to get some part time work when my wife was laid off. I have a college degree and a decent job in the technology industry. Recently there has been a need for cover drivers, and management has shown interest in recruiting me to drive. They said they would waive the 1yr requirement. I make about the same salary as a cover driver would if they had 40 hours a week, but after I pay out to health care I make much less. I don't get enough hours on pre-load to receive UPS health care. I have always been interested in driving, but I'm nervous about Integrad and the 30 day qualification. I have a few questions about risks and benefits of driving.</p><p></p><p>1) What is the average yearly income for someone starting as a cover?(18.75 hr)</p><p>2) What are drivers often disqualified for?</p><p>3) What does it take to make it?</p><p>4) Can I complete my 30 in less than 90 days?(before peak)</p><p>5) What time do you typically finish your day?</p><p>6) How difficult is driver school?</p><p>7) Can I trust management?</p><p></p><p>I would appreciate any advice and answers to one or all questions. I would really like to be a driver, but I don't know if its worth the risk of giving up my current career for one that might not even happen if disqualified. I know it takes more than a 4 year degree and a couple months on pre-load to be a quality driver, I'm used to working 13 hr days by this point, but I feel like I need more information before i sign the dotted line.</p><p></p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BobbyT, post: 1322223, member: 53305"] So I have been a pre-loader for about 6 months. I started in November-Peak to get some part time work when my wife was laid off. I have a college degree and a decent job in the technology industry. Recently there has been a need for cover drivers, and management has shown interest in recruiting me to drive. They said they would waive the 1yr requirement. I make about the same salary as a cover driver would if they had 40 hours a week, but after I pay out to health care I make much less. I don't get enough hours on pre-load to receive UPS health care. I have always been interested in driving, but I'm nervous about Integrad and the 30 day qualification. I have a few questions about risks and benefits of driving. 1) What is the average yearly income for someone starting as a cover?(18.75 hr) 2) What are drivers often disqualified for? 3) What does it take to make it? 4) Can I complete my 30 in less than 90 days?(before peak) 5) What time do you typically finish your day? 6) How difficult is driver school? 7) Can I trust management? I would appreciate any advice and answers to one or all questions. I would really like to be a driver, but I don't know if its worth the risk of giving up my current career for one that might not even happen if disqualified. I know it takes more than a 4 year degree and a couple months on pre-load to be a quality driver, I'm used to working 13 hr days by this point, but I feel like I need more information before i sign the dotted line. Thanks [/QUOTE]
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