Package handler to driver

[Jason89]

Hey, I’ve been a package handler for a few years now and want to transfer to driver. I wanted to know the pros and cons. If you’ve been in the same situation as I am please let me know how that went. I know I’ll lose seniority but what are the other consequences? Thanks!

 

[Yeet]

Hey, I’ve been a package handler for a few years now and want to transfer to driver. I wanted to know the pros and cons. If you’ve been in the same situation as I am please let me know how that went. I know I’ll lose seniority but what are the other consequences? Thanks!

Damn near everyone who is now a driver started as a package handler.
Pros- first and foremost, MONEY. You could afford to move out of moms basement.
Cons- This is a full time job. No more going home after 4 hours. If you’re talking about package, it is a very physically demanding job and you will have to learn how to manage your time. Micromanagement from ... management is also a PITA.
If you’re talking about feeder, then forget everything I just said except for the micromanagement.

 

[Red Devil]

Cons: Long and unpredictable hours, more responsibility.

Pros: you don’t have to work inside that depressing ass building with your supervisor watching over your shoulder all the time. Instead they yell at you via text messages on the diad, which is much more peaceful.

 

[MECH-lift]

Cons: you’ll never be a RPCD

Pros: you work alone

 

[I have been lurking]

How are your knees and back?

 

[NAHimGOOD]

A few years...

You should know a few drivers well enough by now...

Who you see on a day to day basis...

And can ask.

But...

Pros: beef jerky overload.

Cons: pee bottles lost their tops in transit.

Good luck

 

[nWo]

You don't lose seniority. You will keep your building seniority and have a FT Seniority date too.

 

[MECH-lift]

CAN WE PLEASE LEAVE THE BUILDING ON TIME!!!!!!

 

[barnyard]

Hey, I’ve been a package handler for a few years now

I find it pretty hard to believe that anyone that has been at UPS for more than a couple of months does not already know the answers to your questions.

 

[Fido]

Hours are unpredictable.
You get more money.
You get a retirement.
You can support a family.
Summers are hot.
Parking under a tree really cools the back of the truck down significantly.

 

[SorryLazyPOS]

The only reason to become a driver

 

[Babagounj]

Order uniforms at least one size to big, you need to be comfort.

 

[Just A UPS Guy]

CAN WE PLEASE LEAVE THE BUILDING ON TIME!!!!!!

Still, no.