Been working as a preloaded out in California for a couple years while going to school out here. Finishing up school this summer and looking to transfer back to my home town. I was wondering if anybody has input on what hubs are best to work at around the Philadelphia area? My hometown is West Chester. I want to eventually become a driver and was wondering how many years of working as a preloader it takes to become a driver in that area? I know at my current hub it only takes a year or two. Thanks for your help
best hubs to work at in Philadelphia/ West Chester area?
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UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
The only transfer available to hourlies is the educational transfer. You would most likely have to quit and hope to be re-hired.
oldupsman
Well-Known Member
There is a building in both West Chester and Willow Grove. They both put on alot of new drivers this fall.
There are also alot of package car drivers retiring in those 2 buildings the next 3 to 4 years. If you have a clean
record and are well thought of in your current building I'd talk to your current sup now and have him put
in a good word for you at the West Chester building. They're always looking for good people. You're probably
going to have to quit though and get rehired. Be surprised if they let you transfer any time you have in the company.
There are also alot of package car drivers retiring in those 2 buildings the next 3 to 4 years. If you have a clean
record and are well thought of in your current building I'd talk to your current sup now and have him put
in a good word for you at the West Chester building. They're always looking for good people. You're probably
going to have to quit though and get rehired. Be surprised if they let you transfer any time you have in the company.
Peppermint Patty
Cardboard Pusher
Why does UPS make it so difficult to transfer???? Seems like if your a good employee with senioriy it wouldn't be near
Impossible to transfer but it is.
Impossible to transfer but it is.
JWProudDad
New Member
It's because of the seniority system. Imagine working at a center for 8 years and 3 months, you're next in line, then someone who's been with UPS 8 years and 4 months transfers to your center. Bumped
Peppermint Patty
Cardboard Pusher
Ya that part I get you should lose building seniority but still have the option of transferring is all I am saying.
MyTripisCut
Never bought my own handtruck
Wouldn't everyone transfer to Hawaii or Key West if it were easy?
brownmonster
Man of Great Wisdom
You're finishing up college and want to be a driver?
oldupsman
Well-Known Member
Well, no. I never wanted to live in Key West or Hawaii.
Hmmm tropical storms from time to time with the occasional hurricane -vs- beautiful temps, pig roasts, luaus and volcanoes.... damn either sounds cool at the moment! LOL!
MyTripisCut
Never bought my own handtruck
Volcanoes are better to deliver in than blizzards
Bren_dan
Active Member
..I would.
Does anyone here work in Hawaii or some other tropical location? I'm curious what it would be like.
