Ask a Feeder Driver, Feeder Driver FAQ

[newguy2026]

Of course you should see how pissed people got on the northeast extension and the crazy stuff they do just to pass you .

 

[ChickenLegs]

I know 710 is hiring off the street but usually sleeper runs are a premium spot which would be up for bid if available. I can't see existing 710 feeder drivers standing by while sleeper drivers are hired off the street but take a shot.

That's what I was thinking...

 

[Johney]

That's what I was thinking...

Did it hurt?

 

[newguy2026]

It's ok I just thrown away a full Time feeder job. Because could not back worth a dam in the yard guess that's what happens when you get use to flat bed oh and looked like a idiot drving the flopping around 9 speed.

 

[ChickenLegs]

Did it hurt?

Are you using pick up lines on me?

 

[Orion Syndicate]

It's ok I just thrown away a full Time feeder job. Because could not back worth a dam in the yard guess that's what happens when you get use to flat bed oh and looked like a idiot drving the flopping around 9 speed.

They DQ you?

 

[ChickenLegs]

It's ok I just thrown away a full Time feeder job. Because could not back worth a dam in the yard guess that's what happens when you get use to flat bed oh and looked like a idiot drving the flopping around 9 speed.

There's guys been in feeders 30 years and still grind gears like it's their first day.

 

[cachsux]

Here unless you're unsafe or hit something you won't get DQ'd. Anything else happen to cause it?

 

[newguy2026]

No just said we are not here to teach you how to back up other then that it was mostly nerves and the pos truck that got me

 

[newguy2026]

Now thinking about trying pack car but it's all full time temporary positions just not worth it if they don't keep you

 

[Orion Syndicate]

No just said we are not here to teach you how to back up other then that it was mostly nerves and the pos truck that got me

What day are you on, backing and shifting can take time to get down, practice is the only way you'll get it and then it will just click. Don't give up, tell them you want to practice till you get it.

 

[cachsux]

No just said we are not here to teach you how to back up other then that it was mostly nerves and the pos truck that got me

If not them then who is supposed to teach you how to back? Sounds like a failure on managements part.

 

[Johney]

If not them then who is supposed to teach you how to back? Sounds like a failure on managements part.

Is it possible that they have so many applicants that they can just pass up questionable people(in their eyes) and move on?

 

[govols019]

The downshifting is a fun thing to learn.

 

[cachsux]

Is it possible that they have so many applicants that they can just pass up questionable people(in their eyes) and move on?

Off the street hires maybe. We've had folks coming up with varying skill levels and have kept all but one who went back on his own.

 

[barnyard]

We had 1 DQ'd from package because she could not back. Was on a route with dock stops and would not back up to the dock. DQd and day 29.

 

[gearjammer]

Does an existing Teamster have an advantage being hired over another off the street for a feeder driver? Or not so much?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Does an existing Teamster have an advantage being hired over another off the street for a feeder driver? Or not so much?

Is there a place on the application to list any union affiliations?


Resident know-it-all.

 

[gearjammer]

Ya know i applied online but all the info it wanted was my name and experience and e mail address and it say's application pending. I guess just wait for another email from them?

 

[barnyard]

You will have to wait and see. I do not know of any preference given to a Teamster.