New Driver Here: What are these “numbers”

[Tbergeron37]

What are these numbers that on roads look at when you’re new? I was told my “numbers” are good and I’ll be shown them when I’m back from vacation. But what are considered good and what’s not so good? I just want to know a little of what I’m looking at when I see them

 

[Rack em]

Who cares about their ing number, they mean jack ing !

Unless you're in your 30 days, then you should care.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

The "numbers" refer to your performance on road compared to your dispatch.

Let's say you are dispatched with a 9 hour day and that it takes you 8.5 hours to do it. Your "numbers' will show that you were .5 under, which is good.

Let's say that you ran that same 9 hour day in 10.5 hours. You would be 1.5 hours over, which is not good.

The goal is to get as close to your dispatched time without going too far over (<.5). The ideal would be to run "scratch", which means it took you 9 hours to run a 9 hour dispatch.

The dispatch is calculated based on your miles, pkgs del, pkg p/u, COD's, delivery and pickup stops, etc.

These numbers assume that you actually took your lunch and break(s).

There are those on this forum that contend that this is not a production job. They couldn't be more wrong.

 

[Poop Head]

There are those on this forum that contend that this is not a production job. They couldn't be more wrong.

I dont make products, I deliver packages.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I dont make products, I deliver packages.

Production numbers are not just for those who make products.

 

[Poop Head]

Production numbers are not just for those who make products.

#NotMyNumbers

 

[quad decade guy]

The "numbers" refer to your performance on road compared to your dispatch.

Let's say you are dispatched with a 9 hour day and that it takes you 8.5 hours to do it. Your "numbers' will show that you were .5 under, which is good.

Let's say that you ran that same 9 hour day in 10.5 hours. You would be 1.5 hours over, which is not good.

The goal is to get as close to your dispatched time without going too far over (<.5). The ideal would be to run "scratch", which means it took you 9 hours to run a 9 hour dispatch.

The dispatch is calculated based on your miles, pkgs del, pkg p/u, COD's, delivery and pickup stops, etc.

These numbers assume that you actually took your lunch and break(s).

There are those on this forum that contend that this is not a production job. They couldn't be more wrong.

I think actually they contend that the "union" doesn't recognize production numbers. And so they don't either. But yet, we all know the numbers will be met. Don't meet many 30 year guys that say yeah I was always 2 hours over.....what you didn't mention was that the "numbers" are also based on educated guesses and other "assumptions". So, mgt. contends these numbers are rock solid reliable and without fault. The union and the company(I think) agree on a fair days pay for a fair days work. Somewhere in there is reality. Intangibles are what makes or breaks your day. Gain time here, lose it there. My biggest complaint about UPS mgt. is to have busted your butt for 12 hours and to be asked "why are you late, what happened...your laying down on me etc.?" Other than that, it has been a hard but great paying job with fabulous benefits. Enough to keep me here 4 decades.

 

[Ghost in the Darkness]

Give an honest effort everyday and don't give a crap about their numbers. You don't have to run or skip/work through your break and lunch. Treat yourself right because ups doesn't care about you... you're just a number. They will always try to make you do more. Do the job safely and don't take shortcuts at the customers expense... deliver the right way.

 

[zubenelgenubi]

I think everyone is missing the really important detail here. How does a new driver get to take vacation?

 

[Maple Grove MN Driver]

Production numbers are not just for those who make products.

Union doesn't recognize production standards

 

[Johney]

There are those on this forum that contend that this is not a production job. They couldn't be more wrong.

It's a production job for those that care about production. E.G. You and UPS managers.

 

[El Correcto]

I think everyone is missing the really important detail here. How does a new driver get to take vacation?

I had vacation weeks from my part time seniority. Some people work for ups after high school and can’t go driving immediately.

 

[zubenelgenubi]

I had vacation weeks from my part time seniority. Some people work for ups after high school and can’t go driving immediately.

My center cashes out your part time vacation. And it seems like mine isn't the only one.

 

[rustys954rr]

My center cashes out your part time vacation. And it seems like mine isn't the only one.

Mine did too, but then a year or two later one of the new drivers told me he was taking a week of vacation and he'd been driving for maybe 2 months.

 

[zubenelgenubi]

Mine did too, but then a year or two later one of the new drivers told me he was taking a week of vacation and he'd been driving for maybe 2 months.

Those sons of ....

 

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

I think actually they contend that the "union" doesn't recognize production numbers. And so they don't either. But yet, we all know the numbers will be met. Don't meet many 30 year guys that say yeah I was always 2 hours over.....what you didn't mention was that the "numbers" are also based on educated guesses and other "assumptions". So, mgt. contends these numbers are rock solid reliable and without fault. The union and the company(I think) agree on a fair days pay for a fair days work. Somewhere in there is reality. Intangibles are what makes or breaks your day. Gain time here, lose it there. My biggest complaint about UPS mgt. is to have busted your butt for 12 hours and to be asked "why are you late, what happened...your laying down on me etc.?" Other than that, it has been a hard but great paying job with fabulous benefits. Enough to keep me here 4 decades.

Thank you for everything you have done.

 

[Fido]

if they want decent numbers then terminate Orion for good.

 

[quad decade guy]

Thank you for everything you have done.

Jealous? Weak and pathetic.

 

[1989]

Production just happens. It’s nothing to worry about throughout the day.

 

[Grey]

The dispatch is calculated based on your miles, pkgs del, pkg p/u, COD's, delivery and pickup stops, etc.

Does “etc” include load quality?