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Question for the old school guys - How'd ya start your day?
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<blockquote data-quote="oldupsman" data-source="post: 5230492" data-attributes="member: 42268"><p>I usually got there about half hour before start time. Would look down the belt to see how preload was doing.</p><p>Checked my slot for the days call tags or one shot pickups. This is before Diad. Then check the union bulletin board for any new</p><p>postings about union business. Then check the company board for new postings concerning business changes.</p><p></p><p>Went up to the locker room to change into uniform. Depending on the time of year, put on the proper</p><p>clothing and footwear. I kept 2 pairs of boots so I always had a dry pair to start the day. Then I would</p><p>open the shoe shine box and shine my shoes. After that I would check myself in front of the full length</p><p>mirror and made sure I looked presentable. After all, I was a professional.</p><p></p><p>Then hang with the rest of the drivers for about 5 minutes discussing business, gossip, whatever, before the PCM.</p><p></p><p>After the PCM I went down to the car, checked my supplies for the day and the load. This was before Diad so I</p><p>went to the first section and checked my first couple stops. See, I actually knew where I was going. Didn't need a</p><p>computer to tell me.</p><p></p><p>Then I turned on all my lights and 4ways. Walked around the entire perimeter of the package car making sure</p><p>all the lights were working properly. Also checked all the tires for any flats or low air pressure. Checked the gas cap</p><p>to make sure it was secured properly. Had a fellow driver next to me check my brake lights when I pumped them</p><p>in the cab to make sure they worked. Secured the car doors. Last thing was set my mirrors.</p><p></p><p>Put the package car in first gear and off I went on my merry UPS way.</p><p></p><p>Feel free to mock all you want.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="oldupsman, post: 5230492, member: 42268"] I usually got there about half hour before start time. Would look down the belt to see how preload was doing. Checked my slot for the days call tags or one shot pickups. This is before Diad. Then check the union bulletin board for any new postings about union business. Then check the company board for new postings concerning business changes. Went up to the locker room to change into uniform. Depending on the time of year, put on the proper clothing and footwear. I kept 2 pairs of boots so I always had a dry pair to start the day. Then I would open the shoe shine box and shine my shoes. After that I would check myself in front of the full length mirror and made sure I looked presentable. After all, I was a professional. Then hang with the rest of the drivers for about 5 minutes discussing business, gossip, whatever, before the PCM. After the PCM I went down to the car, checked my supplies for the day and the load. This was before Diad so I went to the first section and checked my first couple stops. See, I actually knew where I was going. Didn't need a computer to tell me. Then I turned on all my lights and 4ways. Walked around the entire perimeter of the package car making sure all the lights were working properly. Also checked all the tires for any flats or low air pressure. Checked the gas cap to make sure it was secured properly. Had a fellow driver next to me check my brake lights when I pumped them in the cab to make sure they worked. Secured the car doors. Last thing was set my mirrors. Put the package car in first gear and off I went on my merry UPS way. Feel free to mock all you want. [/QUOTE]
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