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  1. S

    New Hire, Keep asking me to go to a supervisor role!

    As the name suggest I recently (still haven't made seniority) and the hub I am at is short staffed across the board (drivers preload and supervisors) so basically I was "thrown to the wolves" when I started preloading the second day and did 3 trucks with very little help, which is fine I prefer...
  2. L

    I just finished Integrad in Portland, Oregon

    Hello all. It is a relief to be able to say that I made it through Integrad and it was not as bad as I had expected. Thanks to some other posts on this site I was quite nervous at the beginning about some things regarding uniforms and appearance but I found that it wasn't as military like as I...
  3. G.V. Rush

    Working on vacation

    Can you call in while on vacation to see if you can work? Obviously you can call in, but will they let you?
  4. Wally

    Lottery Fever!

    With the Powerball so high, how great would it be for a UPS'er to win? Good luck!
  5. soberups

    Simple hacks for the UPS driver - On topic please

    I'd like to start a thread to share simple "hacks" that could make things easier for drivers. Here are a few that I have come up with during my 28 year career. This is the "zip tie Mag Light holder." All you need is a zip tie and a Phillips head screwdriver to solve the problem of keeping your...
  6. UPSmechanicinblue

    Anyone work in The Asheville North Carolina area?

    I maybe relocating to this area. Wondering if anyone works out this center or know about it that could PM me and help me out with some questions. Thanks
  7. NEnewbie

    New driver helper - not getting any calls from dispatch? Other issues..

    Hello all. I was hired at the end of November as a seasonal driver helper. I was hired immediately and attended the paid orientation. I am a very motivated worker and I feel that was reflected during my brief interview. I told the woman in HR that I am "Ready to bust my ass" for this job. She...
  8. TooTechie

    [FAQ] Frequently Asked Questions - Read Before Posting

    Hello and welcome to Brown Cafe--our home away from home! Before we get started, please familiarize yourself with the "Search Forums" link near the top of the page. Most questions have already been asked and answered so you should review old discussions before starting a new one. Please don't...
  9. TooTechie

    Funny/odd diad notes

    I've seen some pretty funky notes in the diad but this one made me laugh thinking about what must have transpired... Anyone else see any funny or weird notes for an address?
  10. Wally

    Wally's Primer on Common Helper Psychological Haplotypes and Personalities

    After many years of working with Drivers Helpers, I feel comfortable in sharing some observations. Patterns suggest we can group them into key groups. Of course, I'm not a psychologist, nor, do I play one on TV, however, having said that, here are my observations in no special order. The...
  11. K

    How short staffed is your hub? Any new hires?

    My Socal Hub has really been keeping guys on a short leash the last few weeks or so it would seem. I've heard of numerous firings for everything from mistakes, attendence, arguments, and so forth. The terminations have directly affected the areas i work in because i am finding myself being...
  12. aspenleaf

    Things that bug your preloader

    I know the drivers have tons of things that bug them and we preloaders may cause a few of those issues; however we also have things that bother us. . . 1. Add/cuts that are given to us when we are wrapping up our trucks. 2. A huge add with smeared writing so we have no clue where...
  13. J

    Is UPS really this bad to work for, or are people exaggerating??

    I've been a member of this forum community for two days now, as a result of starting a part-time position as a driver helper next week. And I was just curious from reading most of the posts, is UPS really as horrible as people make it out to be? Some of the things I've seen people say: 1. You...
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