started as a dockworker , but want to be package delivery driver

[Polak500]

Hello , I just started working in Ups freight as a dockworker 2 months ago
I'm 19 years old and I want to become package delivery driver
Could somebody give me any hints how to become a package delivery driver?
and what drive license I need for delivery driver?

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Thanks

 

[GillEagan]

According to the various posting I have seen on this forum, it takes something like 10 years to become a driver. Senority is king at UPS.

 

[silenze]

I don't know if its possible to switch from freight to package. You should look into driving tractor trailer for freight.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I don't know if its possible to switch from freight to package. You should look into driving tractor trailer for freight.

It is currently not possible to move between opcos.

 

[greengrenades]

Hello , I just started working in Ups freight as a dockworker 2 months ago
I'm 19 years old and I want to become package delivery driver
Could somebody give me any hints how to become a package delivery driver?
and what drive license I need for delivery driver?

--
Thanks

First, turn 21. Second, sign the bid sheets.

 

[RolloTony Brown Town]

Per my TM, to work in small package you would need to quit with a positive rehire status and be hired in a small package facility. It does take time to become a brownie driver but if you're willing to grind it out and do some seasonal driving, it is possible to make it happen.

Personally, as someone with 9 years of small package and 1 year of freight. Ups freight is a country club and you're better off getting your class A and being a P+D driver or a road driver. Less money, but less stress, less hassle, and way more need for drivers.


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[somebodiesgot]

Per my TM, to work in small package you would need to quit with a positive rehire status and be hired in a small package facility. It does take time to become a brownie driver but if you're willing to grind it out and do some seasonal driving, it is possible to make it happen.

Personally, as someone with 9 years of small package and 1 year of freight. Ups freight is a country club and you're better off getting your class A and being a P+D driver or a road driver. Less money, but less stress, less hassle, and way more need for drivers.


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I work on a small dock and probably half of the drivers who drive city work 12-14 hours a day all year round.

 

[RolloTony Brown Town]

Just wait. Ups freight is still new. The language will change contract to contract and eventually there will be an excessive overtime clause in the contract for freight as well.


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