Road test in manual/stickshift transmission failure/2 chance at road test?

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I did do that, I just forgot to release emergency break, I guess I was nervous. I hope I get a second chance at road test. Everybody deserves a second chance in life.

This job isn't for you.

Time to move on

 

[G.V. Rush]

I took my road test 2 weeks ago July, 23 in nyc for new 22.4 driver position and failed.Ups had me and other prospective 22.4 drivers do our road test in oldest and largest stick shift box truck they had in center. I know how to drive manual, but come on, an outdated truck. I am 34 year old and when I went for my drivers license all lessons, it was done with automactic transmission. This is 21 century, nobody hardly uses stick shifts anymore. Ups needs to get rid of requirement of taking road test in manual truck, because from what I understand after a person is hired all new drivers receive automatics anyway. So what is the point, I guess just a way to keep people from getting the job.Right now I am unemployed, and was looking forward to being hired I new 22.4 driver postion. Ups needs to take all stick shift trucks to scrap yard, do away with them. All Upscenters should have all automatic trucks, and road test given in them. This is not the 20 century 1960s, stick shift come on ups. Stick shift requirement needs to stop

Or you could just be a man and learn to drive a stick. I bet soon you’ll demand all the trucks be self driving as well. C’mon man you’re 34 years old. Man up

 

[BigFrank]

This job isn't for you.

Time to move on

oh, no its for me, just wait for that second road test, I will pass.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

oh, no its for me, just wait for that second road test, I will pass.

The road test is baby crap. If you.cant pass that, then this job isn't for you.

 

[Poop Head]

oh, no its for me, just wait for that second road test, I will pass.

Get a doctors note saying you can't drive stick

 

[OKLABob]

I did do that, I just forgot to release emergency break, I guess I was nervous. I hope I get a second chance at road test. Everybody deserves a second chance in life.

Stay positive buddy maybe they will offer you a re run.

 

[BigFrank]

The road test is baby crap. If you.cant pass that, then this job isn't for you.

The road test is baby crap. If you.cant pass that, then this job isn't for you.

I guess I was shocked when I saw size of truck, became nervous, that can happed to any body. I just need that second chance. I will be ready.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I guess I was shocked when I saw size of truck, became nervous, that can happed to any body. I just need that second chance. I will be ready.

And what would have happened if you was nervous and hit someone?

It's a big responsibility driving the truck, you gotta have your A game 24/7

 

[BigFrank]

Stay positive buddy maybe they will offer you a re run.

I sure hope so, I will. I need a good paying job like this.

 

[OKLABob]

I sure hope so, I will. I need a good paying job like this.

Have you asked or heard anything yet?

 

[BigFrank]

Have you asked or heard anything yet?

not yet, bit has been about two weeks. when I log in to ups jobs it states that my application is inactive, on file no action needed at this time. maybe somebody will throw in towel, or becaome disqualified, and I will take that person's place.

 

[MECH-lift]

I thought the manuals at school were smooth compared to the center manual trucks laying around ..

 

[rod]

@rod took his road test in a steam powered truck

I never had a road test. I never had any kind of UPS schooling. I went right from part time car washer/ car spotter/ trailer loader/ receiving counter/ porter/ jack of all trades on Friday to full time driver on Tuesday (Memorial day weekend 1971). I never was sent to any training classes in Minneapolis- in fact I've never been in any of the facilities in the Twin Cities. (apparently I was just that good). My total "training" was a District Manager road with me for 2 days when I started delivering. There was a lot of "do as I say not as I do" talk. We even delivered some residential with the bulkhead door and the back door on my P-600 wide open because it was really hot out

 

[BigFrank]

I thought the manuals at school were smooth compared to the center manual trucks laying around ..

I thought the manuals at school were smooth compared to the center manual trucks laying around ..

I think you are right about that.

 

[BigFrank]

I never had a road test. I never had any kind of UPS schooling. I went right from part time car washer/ car spotter/ trailer loader/ receiving counter/ porter/ jack of all trades on Friday to full time driver on Tuesday (Memorial day weekend 1971). I never was sent to any training classes in Minneapolis- in fact I've never been in any of the facilities in the Twin Cities. (apparently I was just that good). My total "training" was a District Manager road with me for 2 days when I started delivering. There was a lot of "do as I say not as I do" talk. We even delivered some residential with the bulkhead door and the back door on my P-600 wide open because it was really hot out

The good old days, bring them back.

 

[rod]

The good old days, bring them back.

Too late----those days are gone--never to return.

 

[BigFrank]

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Too late----those days are gone--never to return.

it seems that way.

 

[rod]

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it seems that way.

With the signing of each contract they get farther and farther away.

 

[MECH-lift]

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it seems that way.

Have some faith Frankie , around here we don’t even make them take the test in manuals...I’m sure in NYC it’s a whole different world but let them know you want to work and you’ll be fine.

 

[BigFrank]

Have some faith Frankie , around here we don’t even make them take the test in manuals...I’m sure in NYC it’s a whole different world but let them know you want to work and you’ll be fine

what state is this at? I can not let them know. I have not received contact from them.