Need info on feeder driver position please.
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barnyard
KTM rider
Interesting conversation. I have read on other boards that Walmart is about the best non-union gig out there. Some have been starting to complain that incidentals are being cut and insurance copays are rising. Still, it sounds like the turnover there is almost as low as the turnover at UPS (feeder department, that is.)
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Is it just me or do all Walmart feeder drivers have an "I'm better than you" complex.
Johney
Well-Known Member
Worse than UPS feeder drivers?
No, they're just better than you is all
Not me. I'm proud of where I am and what it took to get here but I'll never forget that I wasn't always here. I'm no better than anyone else.
ChickenLegs
Safety Expert
I'm not sure it's the best, but it's pretty good. They have very strict hiring requirements, and even if you meet those it doesn't guarantee you a job.
I see lots of contractors for them and I also see new company trucks everyday, so I can only imagine they are expanding their fleet.
ChickenLegs
Safety Expert
I'm seeing a lot of the lightweight frieghtliners with midroofs. Very ugly and small looking compared to the full size condo.
I can't imagine why they'd grow their fleet when they can just use contractors but then again they're clearly buying new tractors so idk
I can't imagine why they'd grow their fleet when they can just use contractors but then again they're clearly buying new tractors so idk
Not expanding their fleet, just replacing tractors that have a certain number of miles.
As for contractors, yes, we use a lot when needed to supplement the Private Fleet. Delivery times are critical especially the grocery side.
Walmart IS an awesome job, just tested the waters due to my wife's health issues but I have pretty much Rolls Royce insurance so I went into this needing a match in pay and benefits. Well...that ended abruptly. Ups made up my mind for me within 30 seconds, telling the 6 of us who showed up that the 'full time' job we applied for was part time seasonal until January 1st, at $21/hr then we could work the warehouse 3.5 hours a day for $10/hr until they MAYBE found a spot for us (on call).
So, glad I went and checked it out, at least I won't be wondering 'what if', and I'm certainly happy to stay where I am.
Thank you sincerely to all of you and the valuable, honest replies and advice. Because of that I knew what to expect.
As for contractors, yes, we use a lot when needed to supplement the Private Fleet. Delivery times are critical especially the grocery side.
Walmart IS an awesome job, just tested the waters due to my wife's health issues but I have pretty much Rolls Royce insurance so I went into this needing a match in pay and benefits. Well...that ended abruptly. Ups made up my mind for me within 30 seconds, telling the 6 of us who showed up that the 'full time' job we applied for was part time seasonal until January 1st, at $21/hr then we could work the warehouse 3.5 hours a day for $10/hr until they MAYBE found a spot for us (on call).
So, glad I went and checked it out, at least I won't be wondering 'what if', and I'm certainly happy to stay where I am.
Thank you sincerely to all of you and the valuable, honest replies and advice. Because of that I knew what to expect.
ChickenLegs
Safety Expert
Good of you to knock out the what if. Thanks for the info on the company trucks too
upschuck
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The good numbers you hear, 100k+, paid benefits, are for seasoned UPSers, and not for off the street guys. You have to put in some time to get there. You sound like you have a good gig at Wal-Mart.
Hope the wife gets well soon for you.
JJ New world
New Member
What kind of time, 4 years?
upschuck
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retiredTxfeeder
cap'n crunch
I didn't realize it took that long to make top pay. When I started, you made $1.00 an hour less than top pay. Every 30 days worked, you got a .25 raise. You were at top pay in 4 calendar months. The good old days. Sigh.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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This off the street guy has never come anywhere near $100K.
upschuck
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We are talking feeders, and their long hours.
He knows that, he's just being difficult
