One earbud while driving

[BigUnionGuy]

We are allowed one ear bud just like we are allowed a Bluetooth.

If local management approves it.... Rock on.

Do you have that in writing ?


Ditch a set;

And tell me how that works out for you.

I think you're nuts to wear anything in your ear driving for UPS. Just get a legal radio and be done with it

Yep.



-Bug-

 

[MyTripisCut]

My question would be then, why do I see every feeder driver wearing a Bluetooth headset for their phone that looks like they are going into outer Space? If those things are legal, then why would one earbud in not be basically the same thing?

 

[burrheadd]

My question would be then, why do I see every feeder driver wearing a Bluetooth headset for their phone that looks like they are going into outer Space? If those things are legal, then why would one earbud in not be basically the same thing?




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How else are they gonna talk to all their
"Good Buddies"

 

[Whatbrownwontdoforyou]

If local management approves it.... Rock on.

Do you have that in writing ?


Ditch a set;

And tell me how that works out for you.





Yep.



-Bug-

Wouldn't art 18 sec 8.1 ok bluetooth or an earbud depending on what state you drive in?

 

[rod]

My question would be then, why do I see every feeder driver wearing a Bluetooth headset for their phone that looks like they are going into outer Space? If those things are legal, then why would one earbud in not be basically the same thing?




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For the same reason its against the law to text while driving but it is ok for every vehicle mfg. out there to put touch screens on the dash. My new truck even throws a random message every once in awhile that says it it dangerous to look at your screen while driving-----but to get rid of the message you have to take your eyes off the road and touch--OK.

 

[PT Crazy]

I work with a guy that wears chainsaw hearing protection. He cannot hear a darn thing.....like we
When we try to have him hit the emergency stop!

 

[F1fan4144]

I think you're nuts to wear anything in your ear driving for UPS. Just get a legal radio and be done with it

2 reasons: efficiency. If I have an audiobook playing LOUDLY cause of the truck, I have to pause it at every stop then play every time I get back in. That time does add up and I don't like the idea of anything blaring while parking at a delivery. Also, I can honestly say that having an earbud in my right ear still gives me plenty of ability to hear my surroundings. Not to sound hubris, but there are many moments I am "in the zone" while listening to a Jack Reacher novel.

 

[FrigidFTSup]

My question would be then, why do I see every feeder driver wearing a Bluetooth headset for their phone that looks like they are going into outer Space? If those things are legal, then why would one earbud in not be basically the same thing?




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I swear every feeder driver gets those as gifts when they finish their training.

 

[MyTripisCut]

I swear every feeder driver gets those as gifts when they finish their training.

Is it also mandatory to wear them inside Dunkin Donuts and Burger King?

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Is it also mandatory to wear them inside Dunkin Donuts and Burger King?

It's probably better they wear them. May mistake the phone for something edible.

 

[JL 0513]

I wear these. Breaks up the boredom between stops.

 

[amazondriverdude]

How do you guys stay sane in the truck all day without earphones? I know I'm just a poor Amazon schmuck but without audio books my mind would turn to goo from the lack of stimulation.

 

[Wally]

How do you guys stay sane in the truck all day without earphones? I know I'm just a poor Amazon schmuck but without audio books my mind would turn to goo from the lack of stimulation.

Too busy working.

 

[Operational needs]

How do you guys stay sane in the truck all day without earphones? I know I'm just a poor Amazon schmuck but without audio books my mind would turn to goo from the lack of stimulation.

Speaker.

 

[I have been lurking]

How do you guys stay sane in the truck all day without earphones? I know I'm just a poor Amazon schmuck but without audio books my mind would turn to goo from the lack of stimulation.

They make enough $$$ for JBL speakers

 

[I have been lurking]

Most drivers have one Airpod for yapping

 

[rod]

Listen to your smut books another time. Delivery time is reserved for Rock and Roll

 

[Brown Biscuit]

One accident and you are toast.

? What’s to stop the driver who has an accident from pulling said ear piece out and immediately putting it away?

 

[MyTripisCut]

? What’s to stop the driver who has an accident from pulling said ear piece out and immediately putting it away?

This is exactly why I tell guys not to wear them when pulling in and out of the building. Don’t give them any ammo!

 

[Brown Biscuit]

This is exactly why I tell guys not to wear them when pulling in and out of the building. Don’t give them any ammo!

Yeah exactly like who would just flat out be like, “yeah I had an earbud in for music”.