iruhnman630
Well-Known Member
AH yes, so many claim BS.
Really simple. Got back to the center that night at 8ish, wife already at center waiting to pick me up for an anniversary celebration with her folks. As I was the Jr driver at the time, I had to go cover a pickup almost an hour from the building. Somehow the information was called into the building, but never forwarded to the dispatch sup.
So I went. Hawkins Co Press. I tried to hurry, but to no avail. If I remember correctly, it was almost 5,000 packages that were left behind. The last 150 or so had to fit into the cab, as the rear of the package car was maxed out.
Funny thing about those old 8's, when they are that full, max speed in the mountains going uphill is second if you are lucky, first mostly.
The midnight shift had already gone, only one left was the sup. They were a little steamed as I missed the sorts, but hey, I did call three times while I was waiting for them to bring another pallet of packages. I can tell you the exact date it happened as well, because I still have the warning letter.
So, cry BS all you want, and there were several times I have been out past 11:30-12 delivering. Thats what happens when they tell you to dont have any missed and be clean before you get back. Also, most happened before the 90's.
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For some strange reason I actually believe this could have happened back in the day. Not today though.
5,000??! Even if those are letters, that is outrageous.
Btw I was once sent out to do a pickup at 9:00 because I was the last driver in that night and the only driver available.