Curious - Time From Initial Employ to FT Driver

But Benefits Are Great!

Just Words On A Screen
Serious Question.

For those who became employed with UPS for the purpose of eventually becomming a FT driver, how long did it take you to get that position?

Any tips? (I was going to say "shortcuts" but that is just not the right word.)

Been there a week myself, starting Saturday delivery at two weeks. Passed ALL online (UPS Intranet) tests in my first week.
 

Jack4343

FT DR Specialist
I'm at 6 1/2 years and counting. Average wait in my center is 8-10 years. It varies considerably from center to center. Hubs in growing areas usually have a shorter wait time as well as rural hubs. Stagnant areas or large urban hubs usually have a long wait. I'm at one of those hubs. I've been a cover driver for 4 years and started Saturday air over 5 years ago.
 

outamyway

Well-Known Member
4 months. But it will depend mostly on your center and area. More growth means potentially more routes, and more opportunities.
 

1989

Well-Known Member
I was told 4 to 5 years...The hub average was 3 years...Took me 7 years...That was one lie I wish I didn't fall for.
 

helenofcalifornia

Well-Known Member
4-8 years in my center depending on if those old timers will ever retire. And the economy. You have to determine if it is worth the wait. I knew I had an 8 year wait ahead of me, but I knew this is what I wanted to do. As a female, there are not too many blue-collar jobs that pay these type wages. Plus, I am a fool for men in uniforms. And every morning, I get to see a ton of guys in uniforms. I guess you might call this an "unpaid benefit."
 

1989

Well-Known Member
4-8 years in my center depending on if those old timers will ever retire. And the economy. You have to determine if it is worth the wait. I knew I had an 8 year wait ahead of me, but I knew this is what I wanted to do. As a female, there are not too many blue-collar jobs that pay these type wages. Plus, I am a fool for men in uniforms. And every morning, I get to see a ton of guys in uniforms. I guess you might call this an "unpaid benefit."

helen, I'm blushing :blushing:
 

brownrodster

Well-Known Member
current wait in my small center is probably 3-4 years. This center has had every sort of wait from less than a year to near 10 yeras.

Depends on the growth in your area and how many drivers are near retirement.
 

Braveheart

Well-Known Member
All the guys I started with took 6-8 years. There are some recently that got there in like 3-4 years. This economy will make that longer.
 

New Englander

Well-Known Member
I came as a seasonal and made it through in less then a year.

There is SO much variance in area's that you will not get any answer that will give you a true idea as to your location.
 

bellesotico

BOXstar
current wait in my small center is probably 3-4 years. This center has had every sort of wait from less than a year to near 10 yeras.

Depends on the growth in your area and how many drivers are near retirement.

Same scenario where I am.
Although I've had different people make comments to me that the wait wouldn't be even that long because I'm already on the road.
Personally, I like driving just one day. I think one of the misconceptions that people have is that FT driving is cake. Honestly..I don't see how some of them do it...lol.
 

SmithBarney

Well-Known Member
Best bet is to ask a local driver what the wait is..

Where I was, was 6 months, preload to driver school.
But where I was training was a 3-4 year wait
and they had 8 centers under one roof..
 
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