Breaking senior drivers

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I totally agree with you and this was a big guy in an old 800 with the small steps, and it was raining I told the driver I would’ve just fallen out of the truck and hit my head and made that Supervisor call an ambulance.

I would have worked as directed but I would guarantee you it would take me a lot longer than the exit from the driver side. I would be extra extra safe

 

[Thebrownblob]

That’s not only stupid it’s dangerous.

Yep, feels like the union members on that panel forgot what it was like to deliver packages.

 

[UnionStrong]

I would have worked as directed but I would guarantee you it would take me a lot longer than the exit from the driver side. I would be extra extra safe

I would’ve crawled like a snail out that door. Lol

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I would’ve crawled like a snail out that door. Lol

So basically you be working at your normal pace

 

[UnionStrong]

So basically you be working at your normal pace

Pretty much, yeah.

 

[DriveInDriveOut]

Or maybe they aren't all full time years.

Should be a lesson to the young guys though.

Save as much as you can. Don't be dependent on a pension you have no control over. It's a nice bonus but give yourself options.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Should be a lesson to the young guys though.

Save as much as you can. Don't be dependent on a pension you have no control over. It's a nice bonus but give yourself options.

But you definitely want to have enough years of service and age so you get your health care benefits. Because Private health care is expensive as hell

 

[DriveInDriveOut]

But you definitely want to have enough years of service and age so you get your health care benefits. Because Private health care is expensive as hell

Gotta work to 55 to get health care here last I checked. Definitely raises the amount you need to save if you want to exit early.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Gotta work to 55 to get health care here last I checked. Definitely raises the amount you need to save if you want to exit early.

Ask @Jones I think he said he was paying quite a bit for his healthcare

 

[bottomups]

Man I agree with you on that one, unfortunately we had a driver who had a ride along with a member of management who instructed him to use the driver side door, he refused and was taken out of service. We went to the panel and it was upheld, he was given a suspension for all time served and told to use the driver side door with three points of contact. SMH terrible decision IMO.

Years ago I was instructed to do the same thing on a ride along. Played the sups game and would place the parcel on the floor, exit through the driver door slow as a turtle and then walk around the truck to retrieve the parcel. After a dozen or so stops he changed his mind. Was never bothered by her again.

 

[MECH-lift]

I am a delivery driver with nearly 30 years of service and wonder everyday how I am going to make it to the finish line. I worked with guys that stole time from this company for years and it was wrong. Todays technology eliminates that and that’s a good thing. However, when I learned my route years ago I averaged around 115 stops a day. I did the job and got off the clock. Now it’s more like 145 a day. These 30, 40, even 50 more stops a day are brutal on someone that has nearly 30 years of service and wear and tear on their body. I am at the point where I regret staying here and would not recommend this job to anyone. I could have been a lot healthier and happier making less money somewhere else.

Yes correct , UPS wants every old driver out and replaced with young runners. THATS A FACT

 

[Thebrownblob]

Yes correct , UPS wants every old driver out and replaced with young runners. THATS A FACT

Funny thing is the young ones are quitting quicker!

 

[charm299]

I am a delivery driver with nearly 30 years of service and wonder everyday how I am going to make it to the finish line. I worked with guys that stole time from this company for years and it was wrong. Todays technology eliminates that and that’s a good thing. However, when I learned my route years ago I averaged around 115 stops a day. I did the job and got off the clock. Now it’s more like 145 a day. These 30, 40, even 50 more stops a day are brutal on someone that has nearly 30 years of service and wear and tear on their body. I am at the point where I regret staying here and would not recommend this job to anyone. I could have been a lot healthier and happier making less money somewhere else.

Fmla

 

[728ups]

I started when I was 19 and had to work 35 1/2 years to retire at 55. The last Five years were tough but DAMN it was worth it. Hang in there!

 

[Fuzzy Brown]

I am a delivery driver with nearly 30 years of service and wonder everyday how I am going to make it to the finish line. I worked with guys that stole time from this company for years and it was wrong. Todays technology eliminates that and that’s a good thing. However, when I learned my route years ago I averaged around 115 stops a day. I did the job and got off the clock. Now it’s more like 145 a day. These 30, 40, even 50 more stops a day are brutal on someone that has nearly 30 years of service and wear and tear on their body. I am at the point where I regret staying here and would not recommend this job to anyone. I could have been a lot healthier and happier making less money somewhere else.

With all due respect you sound more like a whiney millennial than someone with nearly 30 years.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I started when I was 19 and had to work 35 1/2 years to retire at 55. The last Five years were tough but DAMN it was worth it. Hang in there!

We need you to come back for Peak...

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

With all due respect you sound more like a whiney millennial than someone with nearly 30 years.

If you can make it here that long this job will beat you up.
That's no BS

 

[MECH-lift]

Funny thing is the young ones are quitting quicker!

I love when 1-5 year drivers quit. I love when accidents and injuries happen , the more the better. We need much more safer working conditions at UPS. 150lb weight limit?

 

[Est.1998]

Work out? You mean doing this job 50hrs a week isn’t enough of a work out?

@NAHimGOOD

 

[NAHimGOOD]

@NAHimGOOD

I smell it.

Reeks of doesn't even lift