I'm new at UPS and just got my CDL

[Driver7906]

What's HARPA?

Hair pie?

 

[OrioN]

What's HARPA?

Harrisburg PA is my guess, do I gets a trophy?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

What's HARPA?

Harrisbug PA

 

[Wally]

What's HARPA?

That's what the sup does every morning. Either that, or it's Oprah's brother?

 

[finaddict]

If offered full time go that route. Never go PT to FT unless you have no options. You will start out just under $18 an hour on the FT pay progresssion. The first two-four years are tight budget. You probably wont work close to 40 a week but one day a week gets your benefits paid. Top pay after four years. Expect to make $85-$120K a year after four years. It just sucks getting those progression years in. Many, Many UPS Hubs hiring off the street for FT feeder
jobs.

 

[finaddict]

Actually I typed pay wrong, its just under nineteen bucks and hour.

 

[burrheadd]

What's HARPA?

Groucho’s brother

 

[Covemastah]

Harrisburg PA is my guess, do I gets a trophy?

Yes ,, here’s an extra 25 stops ,, enjoy! Lol

 

[Jkloc420]

Hi everyone. So I was officially hired by UPS in Las Vegas on Feb 21 of this year as a package handler. At the same time I was halfway through trucking school to get my CDL. I graduated on March 10 and I'm awaiting my official license in the mail. Now long story short, I wasn't aware of how UPS worked in terms of moving up the career ladder until about 3-4 weeks in. Now that I know, I'm faced with a big decision that coupled with certain things going on in my personal life requires me to decide quickly and carefully. My question to you all:

- Ride or die with UPS?
Or
- Pursue a career with my CDL somewhere else?

Any advice y'all have is much appreciated. Be kind with your responses please.

go drive the truck it is what you got the carl for

 

[OrioN]

Yes ,, here’s an extra 25 stops ,, enjoy! Lol

Sorry, conflict of interest... I'm not supposed to touch UPS boxes, even though my FedEx powerpad can scan the 1Z....... barcodes!!!

 

[WThomas]

I actually went the same route as you (got CDL then started working for UPS when FT driver position opened). You got a gold mine (CDL) in your pocket, use it. I was in law enforcement for 11 years when I started CDL school. I made 13 grand more my first year as an otr driver than I did as an 11 year vet police officer.
Yes, you will be gone two or three weeks out the month, but you absolutely need AT LEAST 6 months of good otr experience before you can open better doors. Start researching trucking companies and find the one best for you.

 

[Wally]

Go into Package Car. That's where the real action is. Those Feeders guys are just a bunch of fat slobs.

 

[Covemastah]

Go into Package Car. That's where the real action is. Those Feeders guys are just a bunch of fat slobs.

Thank you sir ,, may I have another ?

 

[Wally]

Thank you sir ,, may I have another ?

Donut?

 

[Covemastah]

Donut?

Very rude and hurtful, I’d expect better of you @Wally ,,
Lol

 

[Wally]

Very rude and hurtful, I’d expect better of you @Wally ,,
Lol

I must apologize for that rude donut comment. It was out of place. I meant to say "sammich". I sincerely hope you feeder fellows can forgive me...

 

[Covemastah]

It’s ok We have the donut for desert after our sammich

 

[Wally]

It’s ok We have the donut for desert after our sammich

Just one?

 

[Coldworld]

Depends on location and their need for feeder drivers. At HARPA we have been hiring a lot of drivers off the street.

Also, to drive feeders at UPS you need your doubles/triples endorsements so make sure you have that as well.

But as a “general” rule, no.. wouldn’t you say?? They are thinking about pulling from the combo ranks then maybe from pt first even before they go to outside hires here...

 

[Cementups]

What's HARPA?

HARrisburg, PA.

Most centers/hubs are designated by their city name and state. Like Roanoke, Va is ROAVA. Richmond is RICVA. My favorite so far is Hornell, NY.......HORNY!