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Question about taking a UPS Freight job at Cleveland, OH terminal
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<blockquote data-quote="tbono" data-source="post: 810204" data-attributes="member: 33672"><p>Thanks - maybe that's it. I don't recall "Dedicated" being mentioned during my interview, but this sounds like the case. If so, is this bad? Would any of you take a chance on this job change? Would this get me any closer to possibly getting a UPS Freight ("freight") job in the future or are they two totally different things where I'd have no advantage over anyone else trying to get a union UPS Freight job? I'm not totally hung up on having to have a union job, as where I currently work, it's Teamsters, but that hasn't really seemed to have benefited me. I'm constantly working reduced hours, have been on layoff for over a month. We just got notice that our insurance premiums are increasing from $6.00 a week to almost $70.00/week.</p><p> </p><p>My main reasons for considering this job change are: 1) stable hours - I was told during interview that I get at least 40 hours a week (whether they're being honest or not, I don't know); 2) possibly more money - even though I have 2 years of driving (no tickets/accidents, etc. on my CDL), I'm only being paid $14.65/hr., will probably be moved up to $16.25 in a few months and will max out at around $17.95 in another year. This UPS Freight job starts out at $15.15/hr. for the "warehouse" part of the job and based on their formula, will pay about $22 - $23 an hour for the 2 days that I'd be driving each week. Supposedly, during the summer, I'd be driving a lot more to cover for vacations, etc. I'd be next in line for a driving position (if someone were to quit, get fired, retire, etc.). So, the potential earnings could be considerably more if I land a full-time driver spot. In the meantime, my wages would probably at least equal what I'll be making at 7-Up if not surpass (if they really do work me a full schedule all year).</p><p> </p><p>My biggest concern is this UPS "contract" that has to be renewed in June. If they don't get it, then I'd be out of a job. But, on the other hand, as I mentioned in a prior post, my 7-Up plant just merged with another plant and there's talk that they're not going to have enough work for all their drivers and may be letting some go. I'm 3rd from the bottom of the ladder, so I'd most likey be one of those cut if they really end up doing this.</p><p> </p><p>I know no one can tell the future, but I was just wondering with all that you know about UPS Freight (even Dedicated), is it worth taking a chance?</p><p> </p><p>Thanks, guys. Have a great day!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tbono, post: 810204, member: 33672"] Thanks - maybe that's it. I don't recall "Dedicated" being mentioned during my interview, but this sounds like the case. If so, is this bad? Would any of you take a chance on this job change? Would this get me any closer to possibly getting a UPS Freight ("freight") job in the future or are they two totally different things where I'd have no advantage over anyone else trying to get a union UPS Freight job? I'm not totally hung up on having to have a union job, as where I currently work, it's Teamsters, but that hasn't really seemed to have benefited me. I'm constantly working reduced hours, have been on layoff for over a month. We just got notice that our insurance premiums are increasing from $6.00 a week to almost $70.00/week. My main reasons for considering this job change are: 1) stable hours - I was told during interview that I get at least 40 hours a week (whether they're being honest or not, I don't know); 2) possibly more money - even though I have 2 years of driving (no tickets/accidents, etc. on my CDL), I'm only being paid $14.65/hr., will probably be moved up to $16.25 in a few months and will max out at around $17.95 in another year. This UPS Freight job starts out at $15.15/hr. for the "warehouse" part of the job and based on their formula, will pay about $22 - $23 an hour for the 2 days that I'd be driving each week. Supposedly, during the summer, I'd be driving a lot more to cover for vacations, etc. I'd be next in line for a driving position (if someone were to quit, get fired, retire, etc.). So, the potential earnings could be considerably more if I land a full-time driver spot. In the meantime, my wages would probably at least equal what I'll be making at 7-Up if not surpass (if they really do work me a full schedule all year). My biggest concern is this UPS "contract" that has to be renewed in June. If they don't get it, then I'd be out of a job. But, on the other hand, as I mentioned in a prior post, my 7-Up plant just merged with another plant and there's talk that they're not going to have enough work for all their drivers and may be letting some go. I'm 3rd from the bottom of the ladder, so I'd most likey be one of those cut if they really end up doing this. I know no one can tell the future, but I was just wondering with all that you know about UPS Freight (even Dedicated), is it worth taking a chance? Thanks, guys. Have a great day! [/QUOTE]
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