Building Transfer Advice Needed

[I Want To Drive]

Decade long lurker here. Need some big life advice from you guys. A large building is closing down near me with 100+ drivers and it has triggered a massive shift in route's to make room for everyone being displaced. My route is moving from a the largest building in our state (250 drivers+) to a smaller center (70 drivers) up north. My commute to the current building is 25 minutes and the smaller center would be 40. (This is without a doubt the largest contributing factor)

I originally thought I wouldn't go but the other 9 driver's that are affected are moving and when other driver's in my building found out I may not go it was like blood in the water. Multiple guys with 25+ years are fighting to see who could win my route if I decide not to follow as it would go up for bid and it would be their ticket out. We are all of course keeping our seniority as this is not a voluntary move. I should mention I do have somewhat of "retirement route". Pure resi 120 miles 110 stops on average. For some of you that's nothing but my hub is in a very urban area where rural route's are quite rare.

If you read all of this thank you and any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers.

 

[Wally]

Thread title is a question but there is no question offered by the OP?

 

[I Want To Drive]

Hmm.

 

[I Want To Drive]

My bad I guess my question is WWYD? Also generally everyone is telling me smaller buildings are better than the massive one’s. Do any of you know this to be true?

 

[Wally]

My bad I guess my question is WWYD? Also generally everyone is telling me smaller buildings are better than the massive one’s. Do any of you know this to be true?

Easy route? Go with it, move close to new building. UPS is a marathon.

 

[542thruNthru]

Extra 30 min of driving every day is the only issue? I'd absolutely follow my route.

 

[Analbumcover]

My bad I guess my question is WWYD? Also generally everyone is telling me smaller buildings are better than the massive one’s. Do any of you know this to be true?

I work in a small building in a district of very large hubs. It's night and day. Our center stays out of the firing line and regional upper management only shows up for circle of honor recognition, if that.

 

[tourists24]

I spent 33 years at UPS. The last half of those years was spent on two routes. I loved the stability of my route. If my center would have closed I would've followed my work. If that isn't important to you, then take whichever place is more convenient for you

 

[nWo]

Sounds like you want to stay at your building but you don't want anyone else to have that route.

 

[Brownwind]

Be a boss wherever you end up. Don’t feel bad about taking vacation or personal time. Own the space you park in and get the best truck. Seniority doesn’t get you respect but it does get you some perks

 

[I Want To Drive]

Sounds like you want to stay at your building but you don't want anyone else to have that route.

It's not so much that as it made me question if I should give everything more thought. I'm the only one not going and guys that want to go are willing to trade away their fantastic route's at the opportunity. I am definitely an overthinker so this has kept me up some nights going over the pro's and con's. I appreciate everyone's insight as it will hopefully help me come to the end result that's best for me long term. I have until May 16th to decide.

 

[MyTripisCut]

My bad I guess my question is WWYD? Also generally everyone is telling me smaller buildings are better than the massive one’s. Do any of you know this to be true?

From what I have seen in 20 years, small building are nice, especially if you can carry some good seniority with you.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Decade long lurker here. Need some big life advice from you guys. A large building is closing down near me with 100+ drivers and it has triggered a massive shift in route's to make room for everyone being displaced. My route is moving from a the largest building in our state (250 drivers+) to a smaller center (70 drivers) up north. My commute to the current building is 25 minutes and the smaller center would be 40. (This is without a doubt the largest contributing factor)

I originally thought I wouldn't go but the other 9 driver's that are affected are moving and when other driver's in my building found out I may not go it was like blood in the water. Multiple guys with 25+ years are fighting to see who could win my route if I decide not to follow as it would go up for bid and it would be their ticket out. We are all of course keeping our seniority as this is not a voluntary move. I should mention I do have somewhat of "retirement route". Pure resi 120 miles 110 stops on average. For some of you that's nothing but my hub is in a very urban area where rural route's are quite rare.

If you read all of this thank you and any advice would be appreciated.

Cheers.

Sounds like you like the route and that’s really not a terrible drive. I know of a lot worse. Personally, I would stay with your route.

 

[oldngray]

From what I have seen in 20 years, small building are nice, especially if you can carry some good seniority with you.

Management is usually more laid back at smaller buildings too. They don't have big bosses constantly looking over their shoulders.

 

[I Want To Drive]

Everyone has been very insightful and I put a lot of stock into a fellow driver's opinion. You guys did not let me down for my first post/question here!

 

[Thebrownblob]

Everyone has been very insightful and I put a lot of stock into a fellow driver's opinion. You guys did not let me down for my first post/question here!

Well, that’s a first! Good luck on your decision!

 

[oldngray]

Well, that’s a first!

We are still on the first page of posts. Give it time.

 

[Johney]

Sounds to me that if you follow your route to the new building it will add more miles to your run which is always better than stops.

 

[I Want To Drive]

Sounds to me that if you follow your route to the new building it will add more miles to your run which is always better than stops.

You're exactly right it will add 18 total miles a day.

 

[Johney]

You're exactly right it will add 18 total miles a day.

18 more miles or 18 more stops? No brainer.