Any insight in Dallas backlog?

[chuchu]

They do!
That's why they try and keep the number as low as possible so as to not dilute that appreciation of every driver.

If all else fails...use a whip?

 

[Brownslave688]

They sent 10 Non-Operations Sups from the Mid Atlantic just to work in the hub in Dallas area for the weekend. The effort is underway to fix the backlog.

The effort should of been underway a week ago. I'm afraid it may be too late.

 

[Alexcross774]

The effort should of been underway a week ago. I'm afraid it may be too late.

That was a week ago.

 

[Feeders101]

They where doing preload at 11 pm. Loading up the package cars and pulling them outside and jezz I think we rented U-Hauls entire fleet, they pulled those into the building and loaded them up. Package worked today in Dallas, should be cleaned up. The outlying hubs are next. We'll get ur done.

Monday, we had over 300 night loads sitting at various rail yards. No way we could process that at Dallas. They put them back on the train to Chicago and ran them through Cache as dedicated loads. Then shipped them back to us and contractors pulled them to their finally destination. I'm laid off Tuesday, so I know feeders in caught up. Oklahoma City just got hit by another nasty ice storm over the weekend and I know they are hurting. Not to mention the east coast. I had two people on this thread looking for packages that sent me messages in my inbox. They got their packages Thursday and Thanked me. But it was all of us. We did good. IMO! Merry Christmas to all my Brothers and Sisters!

 

[barnyard]

Checked out the UPS FB page last night. Looks like centers in Tx, Ok and Ct were all out on Sunday.

 

[rod]

Checked out the UPS FB page last night. Looks like centers in Tx, Ok and Ct were all out on Sunday.

We had a package delivered Sunday afternoon by UPS. The guy wasn't moving very fast so I assume it was someone in management

 

[island1fox]

Would go in a heartbeat.
Have relatives in Dallas that I haven't seen in a while.
Besides, it would be nice to put the shorts on again for a few days!

bottom,

I believe that is an excellent suggestion. Retired drivers looking to make a few bucks at peak season to professionally help.
Leave Mgmt in the jobs they know how to do --such as a BD guy who never drove but knows how to sell ---and let the retired driver with a wealth of experience do the delivering.
A side note --volunteer retired drivers -rather than just forcing mgnt people to go ---many will not fly home till after Christmas.

I am sure there are retirees that may have lost family over the years --that would gladly work --and do a better job !!!

 

[upscat]

Ground's growth frightens you. That's understandable. The regionals will soon be large enough to start undercutting UPS and taking even more volume. Ground has the ability to cut costs more than UPS to compete with the regionals. FedEx Ground is faster than UPS ground.

Your drivers get paid more. That's about the only thing you're winning at. Let's watch the pay and benefits continue to dissipate with every negotiation until the union is broken. Congratulations.

This is why these fdx monkeys should not be on this ups site. I come here to unwind not read a bunch of fdx BS

 

[oldngray]

I would be concerned about retirees screwing up their pension since they can't do any work in the trucking industry that would be taking work away from active union employees.

 

[island1fox]

Old,

This would only be in dire emergencies ---such as Dallas --Where MANAGEMENT is doing the work.

I am sure the TEAMSTERS with rising costs every year for retirees could figure out an EXEMPTION.

 

[oldngray]

I would be willing to help out for the drivers sake but not help management to try to rescue a failed plan.

 

[island1fox]

old,

We agree on many things. This is not one of them. A bad plan is a bad plan . An Ice Storm or any act of God ---can easily over-ride the best of plans. I was hourly and Management for a very long time ---I would be proud to be on-car with you --and I would safely say as retirees ---we would make a hell of an impact !!!

 

[island1fox]

Merry Christmas to you and your family !!! Also happy holidays and Happy New Year !!!!

 

[STFXG]

This is why these fdx monkeys should not be on this ups site. I come here to unwind not read a bunch of fdx BS

 

[cachsux]

Old,

This would only be in dire emergencies ---such as Dallas --Where MANAGEMENT is doing the work.

I am sure the TEAMSTERS with rising costs every year for retirees could figure out an EXEMPTION.

They tried bringing back retired feeder drivers this year. It never happened for two reasons. One as mentioned was it would temporarily stop their pension. Two was that they were only offered something in the $22 dollar range for wages.

 

[cosmo1]

They tried bringing back retired feeder drivers this year. It never happened for two reasons. One as mentioned was it would temporarily stop their pension. Two was that they were only offered something in the $22 dollar range for wages.

One of my old supes seriously asked me if I would come back and help. I told him that UPS couldn't afford me.

 

[pretender]

They tried bringing back retired feeder drivers this year. It never happened for two reasons. One as mentioned was it would temporarily stop their pension. Two was that they were only offered something in the $22 dollar range for wages.

I would do it for $22 if my pension was not suspended.

 

[cachsux]

I would do it for $22 if my pension was not suspended.

If they can pay 22.3 shifters $33 while driving they can swing the same for better drivers.

 

[pretender]

If they can pay 22.3 shifters $33 while driving they can swing the same for better drivers.

Good point. I guess I have a different perspective now that I am on the outside.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I would be concerned about retirees screwing up their pension since they can't do any work in the trucking industry that would be taking work away from active union employees.

We can work up to 40 hours per month in the trucking industry without affecting our pensions.