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22.4 Combo Driver Bid: ADVICE NEEDED!
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<blockquote data-quote="foriamtheway" data-source="post: 5005896" data-attributes="member: 93175"><p><strong>Newly Accepted 22.4 Driver</strong></p><p></p><p>Howdy,</p><p></p><p>I signed the bid to become a 22.4 combo driver the week before Labor Day and was accepted the following week. After completing all the requirements (chauffer license, DOT physical, on road test) I was told by some Drivers that I would need to start learning my 5's and 10's.</p><p></p><p>I immediately put together a study guide and scoured any internet forums/YouTube videos for information about the job. A lot of videos were dated and some stuff I did find was a little vague.</p><p></p><p>I have issues with learning. I have to learn being hands on with a lot of repetitive information so that my brain can soak it in. I was great in school, but was easily bored. I want to take this position very seriously as I've been with the company now for 5 years and have learned everything on my sort from loading trucks, unloading, small sort, picking, internationals, and clerk work. </p><p></p><p>The only thing I've never done was Pre-Load which i know is a whole different beast, and driver helper. Of which now, I regret because some people have told me this is a good way to learn the operations of loading and understanding how the package cars get ready for delivery. </p><p></p><p>Now on to the point of this thread: </p><p></p><p>I haven't gone to intergrad yet. Aside from learning verbatim the 5's and 10's, what else should I know? </p><p></p><p>What am I learning about the package cars? </p><p>How am I preparing each load? </p><p>What is the best way to organize? </p><p>How should I prepare?</p><p>Is there any information from YOU as DRIVERS or PRE-LOADERS that is beneficial to making everyone's lives easier, in terms of organization, preparedness, awareness etc?</p><p>What are the delivery processes like?</p><p>How can I be honest about mistakes and <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/group1/censored2.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":censored2:" title="Censored2 :censored2:" data-shortname=":censored2:" />-ups?</p><p>What can I do to make sure I am explaining issues with Clerks and Supervisors?</p><p>How do I handle possible misloads, or mistakes when it's brought up by supervisors?</p><p>How do I handle supervisors if it seems like I'm being harassed or taken advantage of?</p><p>How do I handle customers (homes) or businesses?</p><p>What should I know about intergrad before even starting?</p><p>What should I be aware of when driving my package car? </p><p></p><p>If you've made it this far down, I appreciate the commitment and possible response. I understand that most of this stuff will probably be covered in training. I'm I'm trying to cover my basis every which way so I can study hard and memorize everything I'm supposed to.</p><p></p><p>This is my first career and only job I've ever taken seriously. I really do enjoy working here and when the bid sheet went up, I was first on the list to sign. I'm ready to do something different and make better changes for myself and financially. </p><p></p><p>If you had an easy time going through intergrad, I envy you. But I'm really looking for honest and helpful answers. Thanks in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="foriamtheway, post: 5005896, member: 93175"] [B]Newly Accepted 22.4 Driver[/B] Howdy, I signed the bid to become a 22.4 combo driver the week before Labor Day and was accepted the following week. After completing all the requirements (chauffer license, DOT physical, on road test) I was told by some Drivers that I would need to start learning my 5's and 10's. I immediately put together a study guide and scoured any internet forums/YouTube videos for information about the job. A lot of videos were dated and some stuff I did find was a little vague. I have issues with learning. I have to learn being hands on with a lot of repetitive information so that my brain can soak it in. I was great in school, but was easily bored. I want to take this position very seriously as I've been with the company now for 5 years and have learned everything on my sort from loading trucks, unloading, small sort, picking, internationals, and clerk work. The only thing I've never done was Pre-Load which i know is a whole different beast, and driver helper. Of which now, I regret because some people have told me this is a good way to learn the operations of loading and understanding how the package cars get ready for delivery. Now on to the point of this thread: I haven't gone to intergrad yet. Aside from learning verbatim the 5's and 10's, what else should I know? What am I learning about the package cars? How am I preparing each load? What is the best way to organize? How should I prepare? Is there any information from YOU as DRIVERS or PRE-LOADERS that is beneficial to making everyone's lives easier, in terms of organization, preparedness, awareness etc? What are the delivery processes like? How can I be honest about mistakes and :censored:-ups? What can I do to make sure I am explaining issues with Clerks and Supervisors? How do I handle possible misloads, or mistakes when it's brought up by supervisors? How do I handle supervisors if it seems like I'm being harassed or taken advantage of? How do I handle customers (homes) or businesses? What should I know about intergrad before even starting? What should I be aware of when driving my package car? If you've made it this far down, I appreciate the commitment and possible response. I understand that most of this stuff will probably be covered in training. I'm I'm trying to cover my basis every which way so I can study hard and memorize everything I'm supposed to. This is my first career and only job I've ever taken seriously. I really do enjoy working here and when the bid sheet went up, I was first on the list to sign. I'm ready to do something different and make better changes for myself and financially. If you had an easy time going through intergrad, I envy you. But I'm really looking for honest and helpful answers. Thanks in advance! [/QUOTE]
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