Turn by turn

[SmithBarney]

As a tool, it's a life saver. After time, it's an annoyance that the driver no longer needs or uses. 3, 5 days. 3 weeks if necessary. Who cares?

Have that same driver use a real map, and after 3 weeks of scanning (with his eyes) the maps over and over, it becomes really easy to remember routes..

We have a driver on who religiously uses a GPS, can't be bothered to learn where things are, we've asked them 3 days in a row to take a certain stop... he can't remember where it is, because he relies on GPS too heavily. It is a good tool.
-a Tool is only as good as the craftsman using it.

 

[RedAngel]

Like I said you can't do Same-day city without a GPS in the metro Los Angeles area we're every day is a new stop
Here's a GPS we used Power by Google maps in partnership with FedEx services.In smith system training class not only did we do the class but also had to do a ride along with the driving instructor and one of the things he told us "you using a GPS does not distract a driver from driving as long as your using the All Good Kids like Milk keys

 

[bbsam]

Have that same driver use a real map, and after 3 weeks of scanning (with his eyes) the maps over and over, it becomes really easy to remember routes..

We have a driver on who religiously uses a GPS, can't be bothered to learn where things are, we've asked them 3 days in a row to take a certain stop... he can't remember where it is, because he relies on GPS too heavily. It is a good tool.
-a Tool is only as good as the craftsman using it.

Sounds like not all drivers are the same.

 

[Route 66]

I used the All Bad Kids Like Beer keys

Aim at pedestrians
Be aggressive
Keep tailgating
Lose patience
Burn rubber

 

[MrFedEx]

I used the All Bad Kids Like Beer keys

Aim at pedestrians
Be aggressive
Keep tailgating
Lose patience
Burn rubber

This isn't far from the truth lately. Safety is lip service only. It's all about higher productivity, as always.

 

[Cactus]

This isn't far from the truth lately. Safety is lip service only. It's all about higher productivity, as always.

Exactly.

It's what Fred lusts after, besides money.

 

[I Am Jacks Damaged Box]

I used the All Bad Kids Like Beer keys

Aim at pedestrians
Be aggressive
Keep tailgating
Lose patience
Burn rubber

This isn't far from the truth lately. Safety is lip service only. It's all about higher productivity, as always.

 

[OrioN]

Like I said you can't do Same-day city without a GPS in the metro Los Angeles area we're every day is a new stop
Here's a GPS we used Power by Google maps in partnership with FedEx services.In smith system training class not only did we do the class but also had to do a ride along with the driving instructor and one of the things he told us "you using a GPS does not distract a driver from driving as long as your using the All Good Kids like Milk keys

Yup, I stated to use the 3rd key for using a GPS and you shouldn't have to be surprised with other distractions...

That opco sounds interesting... We don't have that in my area or I don't see them on the road. Is your delivery route set up in stop order?

 

[dvalleyjim]

Go in the back of the truck. Grab a package and go deliver it. Then go back into the truck and grab another package and go deliver it. Repeat as necessary. You should be finished in a few days.

I knew a guy who actually did his route this way and stayed contracted for 5 years before the terminated him.

 

[Ground Schmuck]

#tbt. I wonder if this guy survived.

 

[STFXG]

I'll make your valuation easy. 50k per route plus the value of the trucks. Done.