Switching routes

[MyTripisCut]

Sometimes I think about that set up and think it would amazing to just put guys where I want them, especially to avoid 9.5s. On the other hand I absolutely HATE the idea of not knowing who is going to end up where. It's a waste of time doing that crap after the start

Sometimes you can create a lot of 9.5's that way too. Best to let the drivers work it out, IMO. Here anyway.

 

[oldngray]

Sometimes I think about that set up and think it would amazing to just put guys where I want them, especially to avoid 9.5s. On the other hand I absolutely HATE the idea of not knowing who is going to end up where. It's a waste of time doing that crap after the start

The vast majority should be same driver on same routes every day. Only time you should need to scramble at the last minute is to cover people who call in sick.

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Sometimes you can create a lot of 9.5's that way too. Best to let the drivers work it out, IMO. Here anyway.

It's still an extra hassle for little benefit IMO.

 

[FrigidFTSup]

The vast majority should be same driver on same routes every day. Only time you should need to scramble at the last minute is to cover people who call in sick.

Fair point. There's still an unknown though, especially with days off. I would rather just not be bothered. The hour before driver start is crazy enough

 

[oldngray]

Sometimes you can create a lot of 9.5's that way too. Best to let the drivers work it out, IMO. Here anyway.

My center had bid routes so you bid pretty much the same thing every day unless you were a cover driver. UPS tried to redefine it to say you didn't did a route but a position in a loop but since you had the right to follow the majority of your work effectively there was little difference.

...unless your Trip was Cut?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Every once in a while they would let a bid driver "jump" and cover one of their old routes for a day or so. I did this a few times---it was a nice change of pace and gave me a chance to see some folks that I hadn't seen in a while.

I can't recall the last time they let anyone do this.

 

[oldngray]

Fair point. There's still an unknown though, especially with days off. I would rather just not be bothered. The hour before driver start is crazy enough

Even worse for those who try to call in when nobody is answering the phones.

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Even worse for those who try to call in when nobody is answering the phones.

Just tell guys to call my cell. Its not even someone not picking up that worries me, it when the message doesn't get to me

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Just tell guys to call my cell. Its not even someone not picking up that worries me, it when the message doesn't get to me

Do you let your guys text you or do you prefer that they actually pick up the phone and call you?

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Do you let your guys text you or do you prefer that they actually pick up the phone and call you?

I want a call

 

[cosmo1]

Only time I take a Bid guy off his route is if he did something to warrant it. Not because it's easier for me. I'll ride with a guy going out blind so I can help him learn it. Taking the easy way is often times not the right way.

Just curious, what would warrant taking a
bid driver off his route?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I want a call

As it should be.

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Just curious, what would warrant taking a
bid driver off his route?

A safety or disciplinary action

 

[FrigidFTSup]

As it should be.

Too easy to text out

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

A safety or disciplinary action

Guy that can't keep his dick in his pants?

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Guy that can't keep his dick in his pants?

I mean I suppose. Not really the avenue I was going down

 

[MyTripisCut]

I mean I suppose. Not really the avenue I was going down

I heard that was your favorite street! FACT!

 

[FrigidFTSup]

I heard that was your favorite street! FACT!

More Alternative Facts out of you tonight. Starting a new red scare

 

[burrheadd]

Can i switch routes with a coworker for the day?

Why?

You banging somebody on the other route

 

[cosmo1]

A safety or disciplinary action

I saw a couple guys pulled off their bid routes.

I pretty much stayed away from the gossip involved.