Cover driver question. ..
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UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Normally yes it would be unusual but the company was embarrassed last year at Peak and has vowed not to let that happen again.
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Nope they are at a point where they have to take what they can get. Hiring off the street is getting close in some areas. We have guys getting in with six months.
Yes, it is. But so many drivers are getting hired right now across the country that the available pool of people to draw from has been exhausted. You've walked into a very good opportunity. Good luck and I hope you make the best of it.
There have been a few threads posted recently from new drivers/drivers in training. Read up and take the advice given. It will save you a lot of headache in the long run. When you start driving, lean on the experienced drivers for advice. Most are willing to help as we've all been where you are now.
Good luck.
Kmart sux. So does Walmart. And Orion.
There have been a few threads posted recently from new drivers/drivers in training. Read up and take the advice given. It will save you a lot of headache in the long run. When you start driving, lean on the experienced drivers for advice. Most are willing to help as we've all been where you are now.
Good luck.
Kmart sux. So does Walmart. And Orion.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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"What happens after Peak" is you go back to the preload.
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You will be thrown to the curb as soon as peak is over.
PT Car Washer
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If you enjoy your FT job and there is a future there I would stay and just work PT at UPS.
BrownTexas
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You could prolly make 38k from now til the end of the year. Just be careful of your spending and you will b fine.
Work right slow and safe
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I would suggest talking to the lowest cover driver in the center and see how much time they spends driving. If u have more then one driving center ask them all. I have been a part time cover driver for the past 7 years never worked a full year as a driver. Jan - April back to the hub
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Legitimyze
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What is the pay like compared to full time driver and a part time package handler?
Cuban100%
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Tomorrow I have the Interview with the HR, let's see what she says.
Work right slow and safe
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Well they told about 5 to 10 drivers including me dont worry you can quit your full time job you will never go back to part time. Well guess what they lied to all of us. Hr does not have a clue to what the centers do with any of there drivers. Well good luck just remember they only look out for the company not the employees
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Work right slow and safe
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In the west (cali) covers get paid 70% of top pay but thats after a few years. If I remember right it starts off at 60% then 65% after 2years 70% 3years and up. Also remember when we get the yearly rate increase we only get 70% of it at cover driver. Fhp and opw are only paid to 4hr at your part time pay sick days get paid at 8hr but only take 4hr from you at driver pay if you were scheduled to driver. Fhp and opw days are being worked on they should be paid the same as sick days but cover driver language is very vague.
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Legitimyze
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So as a cover driver it is highly likely you will be back at preload? Will you keep the same pay rate as a cover driver?
It just seems kind of confusing, what if you are only the cover driver for the holiday season, is that even enough time to make better pay than a package handler?
Work right slow and safe
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Each and every center is different. Your pay will not stay the same it will change by your job type so if ur driving then driver pay, back to part time part time pay and so on. Right now the company is preparing for peak and they are loading up on drivers so they dont have what happened last year at peak not enough drivers. As a cover driver you are never guaranteed any work unless they schedule you. from what they are doing u will not be working but peak for now. You will loose all your vacation sinorty due to the fact you will now need to pick with the drivers.
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Legitimyze
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Sorry if I am being too specific, but I have a few more questions.
If I am a seasonal driver, then go back to pt package handler my pay will adjust accordingly. So if I go back as a seasonal driver next year will I still get the minimum driver pay again? Or is there any sort of progression for seasonal (doubtful but just curious).
The main thing, will being a seasonal driver help at all as far as being a full time driver. Or if I just stay as pt package handler until the time comes, will there be any difference as far as wait time? Since its all based on seniority, it should not matter what you do until the time comes correct?
Work right slow and safe
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Correct does not matter its all by seniority but in the west not sure were you are but its starts are progression to full time pay.your pay as cover driver will go up by years worked even if your not driving but peak you still get credit for the year.
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