Considering going driver

[davidix]

Do people have to wait 10 years as pt in order to become a driver?? Or is it different in every hub??

Depends on the hub.. I got called in 1 year.

 

[MAKAVELI]

(Except for new Ferraris. Twin-clutch paddle shifters only, with an automatic mode.)

That twin clutch can shift faster than any human without a big drop in rpm. Think F1 and you'll see why they have one.

 

[Cgs1226]

May be not distorted. Just out of date. At my building everyone who wants to go driving has been given the opportunity over the last two years. Some make it and some don't.

 

[jaker]

Nothing in the contract about waiting ten years to become full time driver lol....worked pre load for 10 months and now full time driver. Most of the info on here is distorted, some is helpful.

Not distorted , different across the nation

Here it's 7+ years to go FT and another 12 to go feeder

 

[Cgs1226]

I know there are all different waiting periods. Not cause of contract, just depending on the wait. There is no set period to wait in contract. If spots open up and you're next in line, it is then your opportunity.

 

[What The Hawk?]

I will be learning stick in the next few months. In my center I was told people can become a driver in 6 months.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Drivers are not allowed to live in their parents' basement.

 

[PT Car Washer]

Drivers are not allowed to live in their parents' basement.

Just in their parents' attic.

 

[Box Ox]

In my center I was told people can become a driver in 6 months.

People are told everything in every way. What kind of driver? When? Where? Sure, you could luck out, but the wait is typically a few years even at a small center.

Just in their parents' attic.

At least until they're hired right off the street.

 

[cosmo1]

That twin clutch can shift faster than any human without a big drop in rpm. Think F1 and you'll see why they have one.

I agree.

But some of us still like to row the gears.

 

[What The Hawk?]

People are told everything in every way. What kind of driver? When? Where? Sure, you could luck out, but the wait is typically a few years even at a small center.



At least until they're hired right off the street.

I'm waiting a year anyway. I don't want to go from one probation period to another.

 

[MAKAVELI]

I agree.

But some of us still like to row the gears.

That's what Corvettes are for. Old fashion big V8 power with a 7 speed manual to bang through gears. Although I can't wait to see the Corvette with a DCT option.

 

[Dr.Brownz]

Nope---it is in the contract--- one must wait 10 years before becoming a driver.

The thought process was that they would feel as though they earned it rather than to have a FT job handed to them.

Kind of like how you were just handed a FT spot for being a suck up to management?

 

[Dr.Brownz]

A full time driver, yes. Part time cover driver, depends. About a year where I'm at.

I only had to be a PTer for 6 months before I took a FT driver spot.

OP it all depends on how long or short the seniority list for PTers is, They give the highest seniority guy first shot at driving then on down the list. There is no 10 year mandatory wait. That is just how long some people go as a PTer before they reach the top of the list and go driving.

 

[BaggyPants]

I only had to be a PTer for 6 months before I took a FT driver spot.

OP it all depends on how long or short the seniority list for PTers is, They give the highest seniority guy first shot at driving then on down the list. There is no 10 year mandatory wait. That is just how long some people go as a PTer before they reach the top of the list and go driving.

Uh-huh. Our list didn't move, then it lurched, then settled down, now next year we have a feeder driver and about 3 or 4 ft drivers retiring. I'm getting in the bull pen.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I only had to be a PTer for 6 months before I took a FT driver spot.

OP it all depends on how long or short the seniority list for PTers is and whether those ahead of you on the list are either qualified or even want to go driving.

 

[1989]

I'm waiting a year anyway. I don't want to go from one probation period to another.

Bad call, it could take 6 months, but there is no guarantee. It could take you years for your next opportunity. You have had 1-3 borrowed by another center. Last week they borrowed 1?driver from your center most last week.