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Looking to become a local package driver for ups where do I start?
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<blockquote data-quote="JL 0513" data-source="post: 1206103" data-attributes="member: 50088"><p>11 replies and the OP doesn't get a simple answer. C'mon guys. I know the same questions get boring but it's just as quick to answer as it is to bash the OP. </p><p></p><p>OP, in <em>most</em> cases, becoming a UPS driver involves putting years in as a part time package handler. Gotta pay your dues. This is a seniority based company. If you can't or are unwilling to invest that kind of time, then you should look elsewhere. It is possible to start driving right off the street but you are put on a lower pay progression. The union contract states a 6:1 ratio for new drivers. For every 6 inside job promotions to driver, UPS can hire one outsider as a driver. </p><p></p><p>To land a job like this where you can pull in around $80,000 a year (after 3 years), not counting full healthcare and pension, can take just as long as going to college for a bachelors degree in hopes of making similar money. </p><p></p><p>I just finally got on the road after 5 1/2 years working 18 hours a week part time (on top of my 40 hour a week full time job). All for the big payoff in the end. In a better economy, or depending on location, you'll probably make it to driver quicker - maybe just a couple of years but it's unpredictable. I was told 2 years at start - took 5.5 years.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JL 0513, post: 1206103, member: 50088"] 11 replies and the OP doesn't get a simple answer. C'mon guys. I know the same questions get boring but it's just as quick to answer as it is to bash the OP. OP, in [I]most[/I] cases, becoming a UPS driver involves putting years in as a part time package handler. Gotta pay your dues. This is a seniority based company. If you can't or are unwilling to invest that kind of time, then you should look elsewhere. It is possible to start driving right off the street but you are put on a lower pay progression. The union contract states a 6:1 ratio for new drivers. For every 6 inside job promotions to driver, UPS can hire one outsider as a driver. To land a job like this where you can pull in around $80,000 a year (after 3 years), not counting full healthcare and pension, can take just as long as going to college for a bachelors degree in hopes of making similar money. I just finally got on the road after 5 1/2 years working 18 hours a week part time (on top of my 40 hour a week full time job). All for the big payoff in the end. In a better economy, or depending on location, you'll probably make it to driver quicker - maybe just a couple of years but it's unpredictable. I was told 2 years at start - took 5.5 years. [/QUOTE]
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