Use your mirrors.
Headed to Intergrad
burrheadd
KING Of GIFS
zubenelgenubi
I'm a star
Starch is your friend. Make your creases so crisp your trainer may just cream his pants. If you can't polish your shoes very well, get some patent leather.
E
el blanco
Guest
i'm surprised that artificial rayon polyester fiberglass
doesn't melt as soon as you get near it with an iron8 months ago I started as a part timer for the sole purpose of becoming a driver. The job beat the hell out of me, the hours made me lose money considering I couldn't do OT at my other job anymore, and it could have been years before I got a shot at driving.
The past peak I got a chance to do seasonal driving. 12 hour days in below zero, often blizzard-like weather, minimal training (DIAD was not fully covered in class, and I was supposedly going to have a sup with me sometimes, never happened past the first day), 80% of my helpers were brand new throughout the entire season and also physically weak, my route was modified multiple times without warning, every truck I got was the bottom of the barrel with loose mirrors, bad doors, etc., and I could literally go on and on.
However, despite all the bs thrown my way, at no point did I think "this isn't worth it". The job would be an absolute dream without the constant complications and runaround by management but if wasn't for all that the pay wouldn't be so great and I'd be waiting years to get hired. I'm more certain than ever that this is going to be my career and am desperately trying to make sure it happens.
They never asked for the uniform back but mid-January I signed a bid sheet for full time and got a call a couple weeks later, now I'm going to integrad in a week and a half. I'm a little worried about actually passing the probation period though, because I really wasn't the greatest even among the seasonals. What are some things I should be doing to look like I belong there?
The past peak I got a chance to do seasonal driving. 12 hour days in below zero, often blizzard-like weather, minimal training (DIAD was not fully covered in class, and I was supposedly going to have a sup with me sometimes, never happened past the first day), 80% of my helpers were brand new throughout the entire season and also physically weak, my route was modified multiple times without warning, every truck I got was the bottom of the barrel with loose mirrors, bad doors, etc., and I could literally go on and on.
However, despite all the bs thrown my way, at no point did I think "this isn't worth it". The job would be an absolute dream without the constant complications and runaround by management but if wasn't for all that the pay wouldn't be so great and I'd be waiting years to get hired. I'm more certain than ever that this is going to be my career and am desperately trying to make sure it happens.
They never asked for the uniform back but mid-January I signed a bid sheet for full time and got a call a couple weeks later, now I'm going to integrad in a week and a half. I'm a little worried about actually passing the probation period though, because I really wasn't the greatest even among the seasonals. What are some things I should be doing to look like I belong there?
Mustacheyouaquestion
60 minute lunch
NightHawk618
New Member
If you can, show up early, go through your truck.... organize it if it needs to be(probably will).
Study maps if you're not familiar with where you are going.
You will gain/lose the most time in the back of the truck. This will make or break your day.
Spend a few minutes a couple times a day to keep the bulk area organized. You will save time doing this.
Always know where your next 5 stops are.
What shelf?
Floor?
Rear Door?
Also.. know where those next five stops are. Where the delivery location is, etc.
Remember last names in businesses. CIR should pretty much take care of that for you (hopefully)
If you're a quick learner and can keep the bulk area of the package car organized (best you can) , you stand a shot to pass the probation period on little experience.
Yes, you will have to move fast as you can (on foot) and think as clearly and quickly as you possibly can. Week 1 may suck, but each day you will gain knowledge you didn't have the day before.
Week 2, Hopefully you will be running under this week. If not, keep your head up, you will probably be making steady gains.
IF everything goes smooth....
Week 3 you will have all your days "under" finished.
Week 4 SAFETY! SAFETY! SAFETY!
Overall, be sure to make all of your NDA and NDA-saver commitments.
1500s only matter for commercial stops. Resis with a 1500 are due at 23:59.
If a 1500 (residence) is at the top of your board and you don't want it to be. Hit the Res/Com button to have it go back to its place it should be.
If you feel like you're a good navigator, then that's a good start. But I would highly recommend looking at every single street sign you pass, until you know it without looking. Do this in every town you go to, or in every area of town you're in. Eventually, you will deliver to that street and you will know it.
Next, get the numbers of addresses down. What side is the low end, what side is the high end? Remember houses, where is their address actually located. Garage? Door? Mailbox? Sign in yard?
Bring a flashlight if you will be out at dark.
Number one, is be safe. Don't put yourself of anyone else in harms way, ever.
Covemastah
Hoopah drives the boat Chief !!
If I go back to pkg after 20 yrs in feeders , I’d love to see them put me in intergrad
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
...while making sure to maintain your lane throughout the turn...
Coldworld
60 months and counting
Makes @gumbys fluff sht show look pretty damn entertaining right about now...
I just got back from Intergrad. It was easy for me. I guess it depends on which one you go too. There strict on uniforms. Just don't be late and pay attention. It's not that hard they just are hard on you to make sure you want to be a driver and you can handle the stress of the job. I
zubenelgenubi
I'm a star
You mean to see if you can handle being treated as less than human.
Austin TX. DickUPS
New Member
Nice footwear. It is like a very short version of basic training. It's only 5 days so after you finish it you will be like "that's it". Everday starts with a military type uniform and hygiene inspection. You will still be asked to raise your pant leg so why not just spring for some UPS socks to show your commitment. My group won best appearance because we had our uniforms dry cleaned and the instructors knew it. Participation is a must, 5 and dime is a must. Pre trip is actually timed out and you have to say aloud what your looking at. Trucks in McKinney were all automatics. UP and OVER a curb will disqualify you immediately. Disrespect to classmates or instructors was a big no no. Alcohol was prohibited. Smoking was minimal, getting up early was the norm and staying up late was necessary. Good luck.
PalletDockShifter
Well-Known Member
Idk if you are already went but i just failed in Atlanta and I was the best driver there. They even failed some seasonal drivers. The best thing you can do is not piss them off. Kiss ass like never before because they will fail you if you get on their nerves. Even if you arent intentionally having attitude try not to be annoying. They failed me because they didnt like me. They said i failed the driving test but i called delta airlines and found out they scheduled my flight before my driving test. They were looking for a reason. Good luck.
Old Man Jingles
Rat out of a cage
Good advice.
Too bad no one gave it to you before you went.
Rick Ross
I'm into distribution!!
I would be calling the union about this.
Sour Shoes
Member
Holy crap, I just read the first 3 pages of this thread and it makes me nervous from the comfort of my home.
Covemastah
Hoopah drives the boat Chief !!
Don’t worry about it !!
You give a monkey enough bananas , they could drive a package car !! It’s mentally and physically a hard job , you put your mind to it and you can do it !!
