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Pros and Cons of going to Feeders.....????!!!!!!
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<blockquote data-quote="hypocrisy" data-source="post: 906596" data-attributes="member: 9500"><p>I would speak to some of the bottom and middle rung Feeder drivers in your area before you make the switch. Feeders generally have their own work rules different from what is in the Contract and it can vary widely by region. In general, it is much more of a seniority driven operation than package. </p><p></p><p>I would ask if you will be classified as a relief driver or back up feeder driver, as these are usually used on an 'on call' basis. They may have call in procedures that you could love or hate. Your schedule could vary widely from week to week as well as day to day. Your weekend could consist of only 34 hours off on a regular basis. Ask about how they cover sleeper runs as these can go over the road on weekends and keep you far from home for 2-3 days at a time (but they pay very well). Perhaps you will be working Feeders Sunday's and Friday nights and package in-between until you gain enough seniority to move up.</p><p> </p><p>DOT says you have to have 10 hours off to rest, but within that time you will be expected to get yourself to/from work, eat, do whatever family needs you have as well as sleep. Depending on your commute this can reduce your actual sleep to 4-6 hours on a regular basis. Yes, as others have said, most experience weight gain although a few lucky ones have built in high metabolism. You'll have to moderate or replace your daily activity now with outside exercise (and that can be tough with our schedule). </p><p></p><p>You might find these hours are great for your family life or, as one driver told me, find that your wife has been taking advantage of knowing you wouldn't be home til 8pm every night. Expect to work a lot of nights for at least the first 5 or more years in Feeder. Expect to work anytime you never did before: Sundays, Saturdays, Holidays, etc. It's a 24/7 operation and calling in sick 1 hour prior isn't tolerated no matter what the contract says. Feeders, for the most part, actually treats you as the adult professional you are and they trained you to be. </p><p></p><p>I don't see anything above as being a negative, and it's what I experienced on a regular basis my first few years (aside from the wife part LOL). You'll either love your time in Feeders or feel you made the worst mistake ever so be sure before you make the commitment. I highly recommend going into Feeders, it's like working for a completely different UPS.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hypocrisy, post: 906596, member: 9500"] I would speak to some of the bottom and middle rung Feeder drivers in your area before you make the switch. Feeders generally have their own work rules different from what is in the Contract and it can vary widely by region. In general, it is much more of a seniority driven operation than package. I would ask if you will be classified as a relief driver or back up feeder driver, as these are usually used on an 'on call' basis. They may have call in procedures that you could love or hate. Your schedule could vary widely from week to week as well as day to day. Your weekend could consist of only 34 hours off on a regular basis. Ask about how they cover sleeper runs as these can go over the road on weekends and keep you far from home for 2-3 days at a time (but they pay very well). Perhaps you will be working Feeders Sunday's and Friday nights and package in-between until you gain enough seniority to move up. DOT says you have to have 10 hours off to rest, but within that time you will be expected to get yourself to/from work, eat, do whatever family needs you have as well as sleep. Depending on your commute this can reduce your actual sleep to 4-6 hours on a regular basis. Yes, as others have said, most experience weight gain although a few lucky ones have built in high metabolism. You'll have to moderate or replace your daily activity now with outside exercise (and that can be tough with our schedule). You might find these hours are great for your family life or, as one driver told me, find that your wife has been taking advantage of knowing you wouldn't be home til 8pm every night. Expect to work a lot of nights for at least the first 5 or more years in Feeder. Expect to work anytime you never did before: Sundays, Saturdays, Holidays, etc. It's a 24/7 operation and calling in sick 1 hour prior isn't tolerated no matter what the contract says. Feeders, for the most part, actually treats you as the adult professional you are and they trained you to be. I don't see anything above as being a negative, and it's what I experienced on a regular basis my first few years (aside from the wife part LOL). You'll either love your time in Feeders or feel you made the worst mistake ever so be sure before you make the commitment. I highly recommend going into Feeders, it's like working for a completely different UPS. [/QUOTE]
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