package car driver

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    RPCD qualified for feeder work trying to get into feeder department full time

    I am a full-time package driver that qualified for feeders in July 2022. I am out of DENCO/local 455. I, along with 7 others, are listed as cover/back-up drivers qualified for feeder work and go back and forth between packages and feeders. I have been trying tirelessly to get into the department...
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    I’m a 22 year old 22.4 driver and I feel like quitting. Need advice

    Hello, I’m 22 years old and have been a 22.4 driver for close to a year now and looking for advice from fellow UPSers I started working at UPS when I was 18 and was a loader until I turned 21 and became a 22.4 driver. After the grueling 30 day probation and a couple months of driving I thought...
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    Driver Terminated for Alcohol.. Lawsuit?

    Hi guys, So my friend was recently terminated after an employee claimed to observe him drinking alcohol. The coworker also stated that he had said something about beers in the vehicle. The coworker of course reported what he claims he had seen to management. My buddy says that when...
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    Aspiring Package Car Driver seeking advice

    Hi there, this is my first time on BrownCafe, so I'm sorry if this post looks rough. I'm in my early 20's and I live and work for UPS in Illinois. Rumor has it that my facility will be having some package car opportunities heading into the holiday season, I really want to pursue a driving career...
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    Accident during seasonal driving

    I was a season brown car driver and was involved in an accident first week of December were a basketball hoop blew over and struck my package car as I was driving by I was told it was a tire 1 near miss I was given my safety ride after and post accident assessment and continued driving rest of...
  6. JOHNEEK

    I love driving UPS Package Cars.

    Everything from sorting to driving. I love it all!!
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    From FT driving to ADA back to FT driving

    has anyone experienced being a FT driver then Getting hurt with an ADA accommodation taken out of FT Driving Package into a PT position then deciding to go back to FT driving? How did they accommodate you back to FT driving. Did you lose your seniority that you previously? Safe driving? Progression?
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    Past Practice

    I am currently an ADA package car driver that got injured while driving in 2006, and received an accommodation in 2008 when the economy took a dive, at that time all they had available was a part time porter position(which I accepted). I drove for 3.5years as a full time package car driver from...
  9. J

    First Year As A Seasonal Driver Trying To Land A FT Job

    Hello my fellow UPSERS, As stated in the topic this is my first peak season I have ever worked here at UPS as a seasonal driver. I knew coming in that it would only be a part time job for peak season and that I would have to bust my rear end to land a ft job here at UPS. Through all the ups and...
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    Contract for new driver

    i am becoming a new driver. I went thru all the training ex. Interviews, dot , background, intergrad, now I just need to get the 30 day qualification complete however it will probably take me to late August or early September to get that done My hire date was may 31st 2018 Will I be under the...
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    Trying to get into Feeders

    So I put my name on the feeder bid sheet towards the end of last year... They call me to get the process started, visited the hr guy to sign paperwork get my drug test paperwork and complete my application, and background check told me everything I had to get done before the training class in...
  12. Brendan1988

    International Relocation/Ireland

    hello I am brand new to UPS. I am part of the Anaheim Hub CA. Does anyone know the process of relocating to a internationall/Ireland HUB? I am very interested in the process of working abroad. Also I was told by reliable source that any seniority that I gain I would be able to take it with me...
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    How do these irregs pass through?

    How do we get pieces of farm equipment or propellers and fireplaces that weigh 150-200lbs but have 49 or 69 lb stickers? Why does management and safety ignore it and refuse to weigh? These things seem to pop up occasionally but peak has been ridiculous. I can easily do 200lbs myself but what's...
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    customers asking for crazy discounts

    Wondering if anyone has run into any of their customers asking for off the wall discounts and for any advice
  15. Ya Dad

    Article 41, Section 2(b) FT Progression Question

    - skip to bottom for question - I was a bid Air Driver part-time for about 5 years. One of the best jobs I've ever had. Evening pickups which were the same every day, no mental stress, virtually same variables every day, and I only worked about 20-23 hours per week so I could still actually...
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