The New Guy
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I think every p-8 left in exsistance should be scrapped
ONLY 5 DAYS A AWEEK (lolAnyone still drive these high stepped manual steering bastards on a regular basis still? lol
I think those drivers that have suffered the misery and agony of having to drive those worthless POS's should be allowed to use dynamite on them. Now that would be satisfying,I think every p-8 left in exsistance should be scrapped
I can't. They kill me. Last peak I begged my OR to not put me in a p8. It worked for the most part but even 1 day is 2 days too many.I'd say about 75% of the cars in the center where I am employed are 800's, with 1000's and 700's making up the rest.
I've never driven one myself, but we recently had a management candidate qualify on-road, and they drove an 800; being a downtown urban route, they were riding the clutch all day and said their left knee was shot. On a somewhat related note, they also lost 15 pounds, which is indicative of the physical demands put on a typical driver. I don't know how some drivers do it day in and day out.
Why are you in DRIVES.....DRIVEWAYS.......in my area, this is not allowed........you're supposed to walk off those drives.....too much backing, potential for customer damage, accidents ...etc...etcI drive them just about every day Im on a split route. Much better than a 10 cube. Those things cant go in many of the drives I do.
Your route is up for bid. It's a training route with a 9:30 start drop boxes and 150 stopsWhy are you in DRIVES.....DRIVEWAYS.......in my area, this is not allowed........you're supposed to walk off those drives.....too much backing, potential for customer damage, accidents ...etc...etc
I'm aware.....good luck to the unfortunate bastard that "wins" this prizeYour route is up for bid. It's a training route with a 9:30 start drop boxes and 150 stops
It would sound kind sweet if you had like 8 months senority.I'm aware.....good luck to the unfortunate bastard that "wins" this prize
Why are you in DRIVES.....DRIVEWAYS.......in my area, this is not allowed........you're supposed to walk off those drives.....too much backing, potential for customer damage, accidents ...etc...etc
We had one 800 that they crushed last year. Mysteriously another one some how materialized to take its place.
I am currently on WC thanks to our P800s. No power steering tore my shoulders apart. I have had surgeries on both shoulders and might be back the beginning of May. My Dr has said that I will be restricted to power steering only and my boss has told me that it will be my responsibility to only run routes that have cars with power steering.
My injury will cost UPS a significant amount of money. I do not believe that they are saving any money by keeping those dinosaurs around. Modern standards with subpar equipment is costing UPS people.
I am currently on WC thanks to our P800s. No power steering tore my shoulders apart. I have had surgeries on both shoulders and might be back the beginning of May. My Dr has said that I will be restricted to power steering only and my boss has told me that it will be my responsibility to only run routes that have cars with power steering.
My injury will cost UPS a significant amount of money. I do not believe that they are saving any money by keeping those dinosaurs around. Modern standards with subpar equipment is costing UPS people.