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<blockquote data-quote="Jack4343" data-source="post: 164278" data-attributes="member: 7328"><p>1. I wouldn't waste the money on it. a $20 map book will serve you well. After awhile, you'll stop at houses without even looking at the house number.</p><p> </p><p>2. Yes but you might have problems getting the correct size right when you order it. If it doesn't fit, have them send them back and re-order.</p><p> </p><p>3. I report around 8am for a 8:30-8:40 start time. I leave work between 6:30-7pm most non-peak days. During peak, add at least an hour to that. I've left work after 10pm on quite a few peak days. </p><p> </p><p>4. You can only wear the official uniform. Someone is ALWAYS watching. Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they can't see you. UPS has 300,000 + employees. Trust me, someone is always watching.</p><p> </p><p>5. Yes, you must be good at driving a manual transmission. While all the new cars on automatics, you will probably take the driving test on a old, beat up P800 manual tranny with no power steering. </p><p> </p><p>6. I have no clue on what "double clutch" is. LOL!</p><p> </p><p>7. Downshifting is a big no-no. It wears out the tranny. Use the brake to slow down until the car begins to stall and engage the clutch.</p><p> </p><p>8. No tach. I don't see why we'd need one anyway. I hardly look at the gauges I've got.</p><p> </p><p>9. Tips? You'll be overwhelmed at first. Learn the DIAD well during training. Also, safety first! That is the most important tip I could give anyone. Accidents will get you fired. Always engage the hand-brake and the clutch in the lowest possible gear when stopped. Roll-aways are a huge no-no. Also, work fast but at a pace that you can live with for the next 30 years. Someone posted that on the board once and it's great advice. Read the other threads on the board. They are filled with good advice from drivers that have been around the block many times and then some.</p><p> </p><p>Good luck and enjoy the money. It's good. You'll earn every cent of it. Invest wisely. Your body will give out before your mind will at this job.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jack4343, post: 164278, member: 7328"] 1. I wouldn't waste the money on it. a $20 map book will serve you well. After awhile, you'll stop at houses without even looking at the house number. 2. Yes but you might have problems getting the correct size right when you order it. If it doesn't fit, have them send them back and re-order. 3. I report around 8am for a 8:30-8:40 start time. I leave work between 6:30-7pm most non-peak days. During peak, add at least an hour to that. I've left work after 10pm on quite a few peak days. 4. You can only wear the official uniform. Someone is ALWAYS watching. Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they can't see you. UPS has 300,000 + employees. Trust me, someone is always watching. 5. Yes, you must be good at driving a manual transmission. While all the new cars on automatics, you will probably take the driving test on a old, beat up P800 manual tranny with no power steering. 6. I have no clue on what "double clutch" is. LOL! 7. Downshifting is a big no-no. It wears out the tranny. Use the brake to slow down until the car begins to stall and engage the clutch. 8. No tach. I don't see why we'd need one anyway. I hardly look at the gauges I've got. 9. Tips? You'll be overwhelmed at first. Learn the DIAD well during training. Also, safety first! That is the most important tip I could give anyone. Accidents will get you fired. Always engage the hand-brake and the clutch in the lowest possible gear when stopped. Roll-aways are a huge no-no. Also, work fast but at a pace that you can live with for the next 30 years. Someone posted that on the board once and it's great advice. Read the other threads on the board. They are filled with good advice from drivers that have been around the block many times and then some. Good luck and enjoy the money. It's good. You'll earn every cent of it. Invest wisely. Your body will give out before your mind will at this job. [/QUOTE]
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