Tips for new drivers!

[LifebehindbarsBMX]

I'm new to UPS, was hired off the street through a reference. So far I'm still in my 30 days. I've completed 5 full days so far. Thursday was my first full day by myself. Supervisor rode with me first 3 days. Been by myself for 2 days. First day out I made like 3 mistakes and didn't even know how or why I just know I did lol but Friday I did no mistakes and was done about an hour early but I also only had 90 stops.

Anyway I struggle with learning residential neighborhoods. Any advice on learning them since I will be a swing driver once my 30 days are up. I've been told use a map and I plan on it but just any little tips to help cut out on using a map to save time and efficiency.

 

[What The Hawk?]

I think it just comes with the experience. Use the route map on the computers at work (my center does that). Only tips I've received are drive slow, run fast in your first 30 days. At least you are in your 30 days. They haven't told me when training is yet. I passed my road test 2 weeks ago.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I'm new to UPS, was hired off the street through a reference. So far I'm still in my 30 days. I've completed 5 full days so far. Thursday was my first full day by myself. Supervisor rode with me first 3 days. Been by myself for 2 days. First day out I made like 3 mistakes and didn't even know how or why I just know I did lol but Friday I did no mistakes and was done about an hour early but I also only had 90 stops.

Anyway I struggle with learning residential neighborhoods. Any advice on learning them since I will be a swing driver once my 30 days are up. I've been told use a map and I plan on it but just any little tips to help cut out on using a map to save time and efficiency.

Go drive the route this weekend and look at the streets and number breaks.

 

[Over 70]

Use the search function

 

[Box Ox]

Get to know drivers in the loop(s) you typically run in. Print route manifests and ask them to mark the start and stop points of commercial areas/neighborhoods and to suggest an order to run it all in. They’ll be eager to work with you so you can fill in on days they’d like to take off in the future.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Use the search function

Oops

 

[barnyard]

Use the search function

This is the best advice here. Just copy and paste the thread title into the search box.
Cripes, the OP could even read the sticky at the top of the page...

 

[Staydryitsraining]

Easiest way to learn a route if they won't let you sit in for 2 days before you take it over is write down where you start and where you finish and drive it in your car a couple times. Don't try and remember numbers try and remember one thing from each street you can, that way once you get to that street you will have a reference to where you are and it should all come together easier.

 

[WorknLateHuh]

secretly put a couple dozen pieces in the package car next to you. You just gave yourself an 8 hour day!!

 

[DRporch]

yeah after you learn the methods youll learn a route in 2-3days to where you rarely have to look at a map its just alot to take in when you first start. take youre time follow the methods provided

 

[Tom MacDonald]

That is so me while I was on my 30

 

[Tom MacDonald]

You want a tip?

DON'T EAT YELLOW SNOW

 

[MyTripisCut]

You want a tip?

DON'T EAT YELLOW SNOW

I got one for you too youngster, don’t stare at the sun!

 

[Wally]

Always pre-trip! Most split drivers are too lazy to write up problems.

 

[Indecisi0n]

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Is she hot?

 

[MyTripisCut]

Is she hot?

Who cares? Looks about 98 degree to me!

 

[Wally]

That is so me while I was on my 30

Every Monday now with Saturday ground!

 

[Wally]

Is she hot?

The car did explode at the bottom, so yes!

 

[MyTripisCut]

I never really got any tips til I was on the same route everyday.

 

[Wally]

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