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Message: <blockquote data-quote="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)" data-source="post: 1291787" data-attributes="member: 12570"><p>Our center used to have just one training route and it was clearly identified as such during the bidding process.  We all knew what the deal was-----you ran the route and if they needed to train someone you were bumped from the route and became a cover driver for those 30 days and you were also bumped from the route during Peak.  Now every loop has a training route.  Training routes give them the flexibility that they need to handle volume fluctuations and the ability to train new drivers.  Training routes are ideal for those drivers who may be looking for a day off here and there and a change of scenery on a occasional basis.  Training routes are not for those who want to run the same route everyday.</p></blockquote><p></p>