Best way to use map efficiently without wasting time.

[Scuderia1]

The shadowing is done and orientation is finished. My 90 days start Monday to make seniority. I am not sure if I will be riding shotgun or how it's going to be done. If you have an idea what I will face Monday please let me know.

I am going to be operating in a brand new area. Originally I was hired for where I live but they changed last minute.

What is the best way to move around swiftly and accurately iphone google map or a real map book?


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[cachsux]

I would set up the next 5-10 stops and then look at the approx addresses on the map. Repeat.

Of course this was on a paper map as we didn't have this technomology you young whippersnappers have.

 

[oldngray]

Paper map is probably quicker and easier but if you are used to iphone maps figuring out how to fold one will take forever.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

When you go in to today ask for a printout of the previous day's delivery records for that area. Take your map and highlight the route that the driver took to make his deliveries on to the map. Spend a few hours over the weekend actually driving the route to familiarize yourself with the area.

"Shadowing is done" means that you will be on your own Monday morning. Take it one stop at a time. Good luck.

 

[OPTION3]

When you go in to today ask for a printout of the previous day's delivery records for that area. Take your map and highlight the route that the driver took to make his deliveries on to the map. Spend a few hours over the weekend actually driving the route to familiarize yourself with the area.

"Shadowing is done" means that you will be on your own Monday morning. Take it one stop at a time. Good luck.

Make sure you do ALL of this off the clock……..wow!

 

[Indecisi0n]

Google maps is easier for me.

 

[cachsux]

Training is done on company time.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Make sure you do ALL of this off the clock……..wow!

The kid is trying to get a FT position---a little of his own time spent now will be a small investment in a 30 year career.

I stand by my advice.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Training is done on company time.

He has had his 3 days of training on company time.

 

[Wally]

For sure, have paper map. Compare that with EDD.

You on ORION? Follow it via the map. It will show you what direction to go.

Good luck!

 

[cachsux]

He has had his 3 days of training on company time.

Did you take several hours on a Saturday to put your application for management in?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Did you take several hours on a Saturday to put your application for management in?

Sadly I expect more from you.

 

[Future]

The shadowing is done and orientation is finished. My 90 days start Monday to make seniority. I am not sure if I will be riding shotgun or how it's going to be done. If you have an idea what I will face Monday please let me know.

I am going to be operating in a brand new area. Originally I was hired for where I live but they changed last minute.

What is the best way to move around swiftly and accurately iphone google map or a real map book?


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Drive with one hand on the wheel and the other holding the map .......you will be fine

 

[cachsux]

Sadly I expect more from you.

Sadly I'm not surprised you were the one to tell him to do it on his time.

 

[Future]

Alot of sadness up in here!!!

 

[HEFFERNAN]

When you go in to today ask for a printout of the previous day's delivery records for that area. Take your map and highlight the route that the driver took to make his deliveries on to the map. Spend a few hours over the weekend actually driving the route to familiarize yourself with the area.

"Shadowing is done" means that you will be on your own Monday morning. Take it one stop at a time. Good luck.

Instead of wasting gas, he could pull up Google Earth and Street view and check his area a lot more efficiently. A lot easier nowadays

 

[oldngray]

Instead of wasting gas, he could pull up Google Earth and Street view and check his area a lot more efficiently. A lot easier nowadays

That would save gas but take more time. Its usually better to keep moving as you work. UPS pays for the gas.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Instead of wasting gas, he could pull up Google Earth and Street view and check his area a lot more efficiently. A lot easier nowadays

Yeah but it's not the same as actually driving the streets.

 

[joeboodog]

Instead of wasting gas, he could pull up Google Earth and Street view and check his area a lot more efficiently. A lot easier nowadays

That would be a nice start and give a general overview of an area but being on site will give this young padawan a better feel for the route. It would be a wise investment of time to spend a couple hours on Saturday to drive the area and get the feel where things are. A map only shows certain things but area knowledge is priceless.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

That would be a nice start and give a general overview of an area but being on site will give this young padawan a better feel for the route. It would be a wise investment of time to spend a couple hours on Saturday to drive the area and get the feel where things are. A map only shows certain things but area knowledge is priceless.

But....but....but....the Joe Unions will whine that you are "working off the clock".

I call it an investment in your future.