Dhydratd
Well-Known Member
How many years has UPS been in service? How many peak seasons? I've driven 30 peak seasons so far and the last one was the first to force 70 hours.
UPS got the job done all those other years without forcing 70.
Are 13 to 14 hour days worthy of a NO vote?
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UPS got the job done all those other years without forcing 70.
Longer than you
Jkloc420
Do you need an air compressor or tire gauge
you tell him leon
MyTripisCut
Never bought my own handtruck
He forgot that you guys keep Dunkin Donuts in business during meal period!!! Especially that filthy Yazstremski fan @Covemastah !!!!
How else should I accurately depict the relative feeder/delivery workload, bossman?
35years
Gravy route
The contract can limit what DOT HOS does not.
Simple language is best. .
No package car driver shall ever be forced to work over 60 hours.
olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
When I was hauling tomatoes , all the hauls were within 100 miles of the cannery so there were NO HOS regs. Maybe that has changed but there were a lot of wrecks.
I agree that the HOS should be lowered for package guys. Perhaps 12 hours total per day with 12 hours off.
Actually you had to be blind not to see this coming. With FedEx and USPS extending their hours , UPS had to follow suit. About 15 years ago the District manager in Sacramento told me that UPS's goal was to have every feeder driver working the max per week or 60 hours a week. She said it was cheaper to have 2 feeder drivers working a total of 120 hours rather than have 3 drivers working 40 hrs per week. Workman's comp. and other per employee costs being factored. It made sense and they have gradually made it happen in feeder.
Now , it's packages turn to max out. With the feds backing UPS on this the Teamsters are going to have to draw a line in the sand . It's actually probably better safety wise to cut back hours and save the company money in the long run. However I think the bean counters have already figured out the break even point just like actuaries do for insurance companies.
Lol, I never said you were wrong!How else should I accurately depict the relative feeder/delivery workload, bossman?
Covemastah
Hoopah drives the boat Chief !!
That’s very hurtful , I feel bullied by you , you are on my list now !!
Covemastah
Hoopah drives the boat Chief !!
Your right ,, we just sit there all nite in that comfy tractah, eat donuts and listen to 80’s hits on the radio , not a care in the world !!How else should I accurately depict the relative feeder/delivery workload, bossman?
Hey, didn't say you don't have an occasional brake or accelerator pedal to press, or turn signal to activate!
Dreamin' of ONJ...
Covemastah
Hoopah drives the boat Chief !!
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Covemastah
Hoopah drives the boat Chief !!
I do wish we had a helper to open / close doors and our landing gear up/ down ,, that would realeve a lot of stress !! Maybe this contract
olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
ya. in feeder they should also have valet service so you don't have to look for your tractor and/or put it away. I usually filed a grievance if i got dirty or broke out in a sweat.
It'd probably be heartbreaking to watch a feeder driver trying to do either with a big feeder gut center of gravity.
(Cues the sad music Sarah McLachlan help a feeder driver ad)
"Every hour
A feeder driver has to open or close a door
Or put landing gear up or down"
(One by one close-ups of big gut feeder drivers looking really sad as depressing captions about their lives pop up every couple frames)
(Cue a sitting Sarah McLachlan petting a feeder driver on the sad story couch)
"Hi, I'm Sarah McLachlan. Please say you'll be the answer for an innocent feeder driver who's winded right now. A feeder driver who needs your minimal physical help. For just 18 minutes per week, you'll rescue a feeder driver from overexertion.
Please call now to receive this beautiful tote bag full of cheeseburgers."
(Camera pans back out with more sad feeder drivers being petted as the number to call to save a feeder driver today remains on screen)
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Lunch does not effect the 14 hour rule
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
In another decade at the rate online shopping is increasing we could be looking at trying to double our workforce for 2 months of the year. No way that's gonna turn out well.
I won't be my problem. Ill save that for you young guys
