Christmas Temp Driver - What to Expect?

[Nat]

Hi all,

I've just started as a Christmas temp driver for UPS and I'm told it is a crazy time of year...Can anyone tell me funny stories or give me tips on how to cope with it?

 

[scooby0048]

Hi all,

I've just started as a Christmas temp driver for UPS and I'm told it is a crazy time of year...Can anyone tell me funny stories or give me tips on how to cope with it?

Yes

 

[cosmo1]

Yes

But we won't.

 

[haller]

Maybe if you ever bothered to show up to PCM you would know how to deal with stress you bum!

 

[burrheadd]

Hi all,

I've just started as a Christmas temp driver for UPS and I'm told it is a crazy time of year...Can anyone tell me funny stories or give me tips on how to cope with it?

Alcohol lots of alcohol

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Alcohol lots of alcohol

And not that cheap crap you and @cosmo1 drink

 

[cosmo1]

And not that cheap crap you and @cosmo1 drink

He's new and a temp.

He can't afford that overpriced, fancy stuff you buy.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

He's new and a temp.

He can't afford that overpriced, fancy stuff you buy.

Good point















D*

 

[Brownslave688]

Hi all,

I've just started as a Christmas temp driver for UPS and I'm told it is a crazy time of year...Can anyone tell me funny stories or give me tips on how to cope with it?

 

[joeboodog]

Your poll should have "all of the above"

 

[Box Ox]

As a first year temp, things will get pretty crazy. Just not for you, most likely. Management probably isn't going to give you a very heavy dispatch. They'd rather pile onto the permanent FTers than have missed stops bouncing into the next day.

Where I am, temps typically cover the businesses while FT perms cover the exploding residential volume.

 

[ProtoSound]

I worked as a preloader and utility driver in the Seattle area 25 years ago and just got on as a peak driver. Seeing as I was able to deliver 40+ residential stops/hr back then, is there any chance I'll get a package car and an overload route as opposed to a Hertz rental and 200 mall packages?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I worked as a preloader and utility driver in the Seattle area 25 years ago and just got on as a peak driver. Seeing as I was able to deliver 40+ residential stops/hr back then, is there any chance I'll get a package car and an overload route as opposed to a Hertz rental and 200 mall packages?

Work as directed.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I worked as a preloader and utility driver in the Seattle area 25 years ago and just got on as a peak driver. Seeing as I was able to deliver 40+ residential stops/hr back then, is there any chance I'll get a package car and an overload route as opposed to a Hertz rental and 200 mall packages?

You should be able to do 100 stops per hour with all of the new technology

 

[ProtoSound]

The diads look remarkably similar to my Android phone. Can I just download the new DIAD app, ha ha?

 

[ProtoSound]

And, as an experienced driver, will they give me an overflow route and a regular package car? Or will I likely be stuck with a Ryder rental and 400 mall packages?

 

[scooby0048]

And, as an experienced driver, will they give me an overflow route and a regular package car? Or will I likely be stuck with a Ryder rental and 400 mall packages?

25 years ago you might have been an experienced driver but you have no clue how the new UPS is. You will be in for a real shocker. You would lucky to have a rental truck. It has a radio, nice ass warming heat, and a 12v lighter plug. As for your questions who knows, it's up to your center what their needs are.

 

[scooby0048]

any chance I'll get a package car and an overload route as opposed to a Hertz rental and 200 mall packages?

will I likely be stuck with a Ryder rental and 400 mall packages?

You should be fine.

I like your diversity and optimism. One more post and you will finally get to the big leagues...a UHaul and 600 mall pieces!

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Your assignment will depend upon your performance during your pre-Peak ride along.

 

[Indecisi0n]

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