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<blockquote data-quote="OrioN" data-source="post: 2239758" data-attributes="member: 58562"><p>As longs as those few that are in decent stations with competent managers are running it right, then let them be... just know its not a long term investment. Take those tuition reimbursements and aim for something better while you're at express...</p><p></p><p>Back to op's HD ops, i only get about 1/2 of that load, but averaging 140~160 miles on my semi rural route, takes the boxtruck home, and in the mid $700 net range. If my stop count goes above 100, i'll get extra pay.</p><p></p><p>My monthly bonus is about 1/2 yours though, so u r ahead on that, but as others have said, running that type of route will take its toll on u sooner than later with your preexisting condition.</p><p></p><p> I am one of the few that will try to follow some ups type methods, so i dont break my body down. Ive broken 5 handtruck wheels so far instead of injuring myself with a bad back, hernia, or knee...</p><p></p><p>Yep, u can get to a ft ups gig if u can follow their methods, memorize that 5 seeing habits (Smith System of safe driving) , and all that other crap about SMOG, backing, etc. Prove yourself during that off the street hire peak driving and u may be offered a ft gig. It varies greatly though depending on your area. Gotta network with the locals to find out if the ups hub has a revolving door of drivers or a long wait time to climb from package handling to driver seat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OrioN, post: 2239758, member: 58562"] As longs as those few that are in decent stations with competent managers are running it right, then let them be... just know its not a long term investment. Take those tuition reimbursements and aim for something better while you're at express... Back to op's HD ops, i only get about 1/2 of that load, but averaging 140~160 miles on my semi rural route, takes the boxtruck home, and in the mid $700 net range. If my stop count goes above 100, i'll get extra pay. My monthly bonus is about 1/2 yours though, so u r ahead on that, but as others have said, running that type of route will take its toll on u sooner than later with your preexisting condition. I am one of the few that will try to follow some ups type methods, so i dont break my body down. Ive broken 5 handtruck wheels so far instead of injuring myself with a bad back, hernia, or knee... Yep, u can get to a ft ups gig if u can follow their methods, memorize that 5 seeing habits (Smith System of safe driving) , and all that other crap about SMOG, backing, etc. Prove yourself during that off the street hire peak driving and u may be offered a ft gig. It varies greatly though depending on your area. Gotta network with the locals to find out if the ups hub has a revolving door of drivers or a long wait time to climb from package handling to driver seat. [/QUOTE]
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