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<blockquote data-quote="browniehound" data-source="post: 699545" data-attributes="member: 4653"><p>I have to ask the same question. Is it really all worth it? Why buck the system? We will never win. </p><p> </p><p>UPS runs a tight ship and they are in control. My philosophy is to just do what they say and do it the way they want it to be done. Its a simple as that. I have never heard of a driver being disaplined, never mind fired for following the rules.</p><p> </p><p>I also look at it another way. The 'Space and Visability' training is there for our protection. Knowing it and practicing it keeps us out of accidents. It benefits the driver and the company. Sometimes when I am in a rush and being unsafe, the training makes me think for a second and just slow down in the package car. Its not worth an accident. I was always told "don't make up time driving the package car".</p><p> </p><p>Those are words to live by!</p><p> </p><p>A couple of years back I was designated for a one-on-one meeting with a management person because my "stats" ie my age and years of driving suggested I was high risk for a Tier III accident. What I came away with was good stuff.</p><p> </p><p>A good driver doesn't cause accidents. A great driver can avoid accidents that others would cause or avoid all accidents entirely. </p><p> </p><p> Its all about having space around the vehicle and space for the vehicle to move, and then having the visibilty to see the entire picture and be seen by all other vehicles.</p><p> Its really as simple as this and I truly believe its something to live by just for the simple fact that it will keep you safe, accident free, and under UPS' radar.</p><p> </p><p>Follow the methods and you can't be fired for production. Don't follow the methods and you're asking for trouble. The methods are there to help you, not hurt you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="browniehound, post: 699545, member: 4653"] I have to ask the same question. Is it really all worth it? Why buck the system? We will never win. UPS runs a tight ship and they are in control. My philosophy is to just do what they say and do it the way they want it to be done. Its a simple as that. I have never heard of a driver being disaplined, never mind fired for following the rules. I also look at it another way. The 'Space and Visability' training is there for our protection. Knowing it and practicing it keeps us out of accidents. It benefits the driver and the company. Sometimes when I am in a rush and being unsafe, the training makes me think for a second and just slow down in the package car. Its not worth an accident. I was always told "don't make up time driving the package car". Those are words to live by! A couple of years back I was designated for a one-on-one meeting with a management person because my "stats" ie my age and years of driving suggested I was high risk for a Tier III accident. What I came away with was good stuff. A good driver doesn't cause accidents. A great driver can avoid accidents that others would cause or avoid all accidents entirely. Its all about having space around the vehicle and space for the vehicle to move, and then having the visibilty to see the entire picture and be seen by all other vehicles. Its really as simple as this and I truly believe its something to live by just for the simple fact that it will keep you safe, accident free, and under UPS' radar. Follow the methods and you can't be fired for production. Don't follow the methods and you're asking for trouble. The methods are there to help you, not hurt you. [/QUOTE]
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