DIAD 5

Doug Heffernan · 06-21-2006, 07:33 PM

I would like to lock the OMS out of thier computers with a response required! They ignore messages with info that our center requires which forces us to call via the telephone. That really really pisses me off! hmm lets see 10 seconds to type message compared to 5 minte telephone call which is more productive?

Big Babooba · 06-24-2006, 11:21 AM

We just got DIAD IV this week. I'm having a hard time adjusting to it. I had no problem with the first 3 versions. That shift key idea was stupid. I responded to a message and the screen showed a line of gibberish. I sent it anyway. We aren't on PAS and have been told that we will be one of the last two because we have a full time preload.

trickpony1 · 06-24-2006, 12:33 PM

"....we have a full time preload.".

How does that work?

I don't understand how a full time preload fits into the overall scheme, and timeline, of an operation and even more confusing is why the company is paying benefits, vacations etc. when part-timers are a dime a dozen and disposable.

cashmen · 06-24-2006, 01:13 PM

Man, I wish we went back to papers

Big Babooba · 06-24-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by trickpony1

"....we have a full time preload.".

How does that work?

I don't understand how a full time preload fits into the overall scheme, and timeline, of an operation and even more confusing is why the company is paying benefits, vacations etc. when part-timers are a dime a dozen and disposable.

From what I understand, there are only 2 Full time preload shifts in the whole country (if not the whole company). Both are in Massachusetts. Ours starts at 11 pm and is supplemented by back to back part time unloader and sorter shifts that change at lunch time.

06-24-2006, 05:32 PM

Where is the other fulltime preload and I am not understanding why a fulltime preload is necessary. How big is your center?

wily_old_vet · 06-24-2006, 07:37 PM

Burtonsville Md had a predominately ft preload. I retired last year but don't think its changed since then

DS · 06-24-2006, 07:53 PM

Cheers Keith Lestrange...Great to hear from people other than America...We`re still on Diad 3 here in Toronto...you must get in on the chat sometime...although when were done our day and relaxing,you are probobly still delivering nda`s.

swinging · 06-24-2006, 08:32 PM

How about a DIAD that will start laughing when you download EDD's and it realizes you have too much work. It could light up and vibrate like those things they give you at restraunts when your table is ready.

Big Babooba · 06-25-2006, 08:18 AM

Our preload is a throwback to the pre-part timer days. The contract guarantees the fulltime inside jobs. Our loaders load anywhere from 2 to 8 cars depending on the volume of the routes and their positions on the belts. The belt travels at a slower speed,but the job is no picnic. Our building has around 100 cars.

InTheRed · 06-26-2006, 06:46 PM

I think they should add a dupe key (which is just a software upgrade) for unscannable packages. You know what I mean, you get like 5 packages to a delivery stop and the labels are unscannable... Instead of keying in all the numbers, key in the first tracking number, then hit dupe, and key in the last 8 digits.

08-01-2006, 09:50 PM

A pal label scraper for when the dip****s put the pal over the z labels! Misting system/ice pack for us in AZ! Out to lunch button!

08-02-2006, 04:54 PM

copule thoughts on new features. First, I'll admit that I'm not a driver, I'm a TSG tech. I've had to help centers deploy the DIAD IV but I don't have the actual use to talk about the shift key, or the clip etc. but I do have ideas. I've thought the swipe slot for credit cards for COD has been a good idea since the DIAD III came out. It's easier and quicker for me to hand someone my card to swipe than it would be to write a check. Another thing, which I'm doubtful would happen would be a printer. The infonotice is kind of bland and uninformative. I think it could be possible to put in a small thermal label that could feed a sheet and print out the info notice information. date, time, address of the package center, reason it couldn't be left, etc and go. The info is in the DIAD already, let the DIAD fill out the infonotice rather than the driver.

Deeohem · 08-02-2006, 05:10 PM

The slot to swipe a credit card is a good idea. It's a heck of a lot quicker to swipe than to write a check. Another thought, what about a small thermal printer for the infonotice? It could print out much of the info that right now has to be written by hand, ie time, attempt number, reason for not releasing, etc.

Just Lurking · 08-02-2006, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Deeohem

The slot to swipe a credit card is a good idea. It's a heck of a lot quicker to swipe than to write a check. Another thought, what about a small thermal printer for the infonotice? It could print out much of the info that right now has to be written by hand, ie time, attempt number, reason for not releasing, etc.

Why noy have the shipper accept the credit card than we would have to deal with a COD. Plus, if you think our COD fees are outrageous you should see the transaction fee and percentage cost of the amount. The cost is the main reason that most government agencies have a surcharge on credit cards.

The printer would be a hell of an idea.

keith lestrange · 08-08-2006, 03:18 PM

we use diad 5 in ireland,but its ****.
we dont have gps,theres less buttons so you have to push the abc key for letters and push again for numbers,sometimes the address is all numbers prefer diad 4

teamsterdan · 08-08-2006, 04:54 PM

5 a, is what I believe the new diad's are called here; they include shock collars for the pre-loader's and cattle prods for the on car's.........how difficult is it to get hired on full-time preload off the street???? info on the starting wage would also be of interest....any "special rules" where one could (in theory) "transfer" there????

wily_old_vet · 08-09-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by keith lestrange

we use diad 5 in ireland,but its ****.
we dont have gps,theres less buttons so you have to push the abc key for letters and push again for numbers,sometimes the address is all numbers prefer diad 4

Keith-Very interesting that you have a version of the DIAD that isn't even made yet. Didn't know Ireland was that far ahead of us.

hoser · 09-29-2006, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by scratch_king

Ok everybody,

By now most of the Package Drivers in the country are probably using DIAD 4. I'm sure by now, UPS is probably designing the next version, DIAD 5. As the people who actually will use this thing, what improvements (besides getting rid of the Shift Key?

) would you like to see?

Diad IV isn't going to be fully implemented until the end of 2007 and you're thinking Diad V? Man you have it good where you are

11-29-2006, 09:25 PM

what were they thinking when they put the signature botton right where every one grabs it and turns the screen around!!!!grrrrrrrr!!!!!

browniehound · 11-30-2006, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Anonymous Cow

what were they thinking when they put the signature botton right where every one grabs it and turns the screen around!!!!grrrrrrrr!!!!!

Not about making the driver's life an easier, we know that!

11-30-2006, 05:34 PM

Great thread. I'll share your suggestions with the DIAD team.

satellitedriver · 11-30-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Anonymous Cow

what were they thinking when they put the signature botton right where every one grabs it and turns the screen around!!!!grrrrrrrr!!!!!

Amen. Designed by an engineer that has never used one.

satellitedriver · 11-30-2006, 09:00 PM

I would like a sonic dog deterent. People around here think it is cool to have pit bulls. I didn't think it was cool when a box head pit dove into my truck and I had to dive out the driverside door. Not to mention, trying to walk up to the house with your hands full of packages.

mpeedy · 11-30-2006, 10:47 PM

Wireless wrist scanner with keys on it to driver release packages. The scanner would also work well at bulk del stops.