Delivering air with sup for "space and visibility" ride along. What to expect?

[freelabor]

Went out alone and did my first and only Saturday this weekend. When I got back I was told that I'll be driving this week to do some air with a sup for "space and visibility". What should I expect? Thanks!!

 

[cosmo1]

Good times will be had by all.

 

[oldngray]

Space and vis you will be quizzed on all the DOK questions and the sup will watch you drive and nitpick. Even if you do everything perfect he has to find something to complain about it. They used to just meet you on route and ride around with you a couple of hours to do it but now its all day. Its no big deal. Just one of those things sups have to do that keep them from doing more important things like fixing problems in the center. The worst part will be the sup will drive for a while to show you how its done, and most sups scared the crap out of me when they tried to drive.

 

[upschuck]

The best part is they usually pay for lunch.

 

[oldngray]

The best part is they usually pay for lunch.

They used to pay for lunch. I'm not sure they still do.

 

[freelabor]

Cool nothing to worry about then. Dok still hammered in my brain from finishing driver school a couple weeks back. Thanks guys!

 

[degill7994]

The best part is they usually pay for lunch.

Never had that happen.

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[BrownTexas]

The best part is they usually pay for lunch.

They used to pay for lunch. I'm not sure they still do.

They would prolly act like they forgot their wallet and ask you to pay for theirs. All while asking you DOK questions while you are on break. Lol.

 

[upschuck]

Never had that happen.

Too bad for you, then.

 

[Brownslave688]

The best part is they usually pay for lunch.

Yeah right. I make more than they do. I usually buy their lunch.

 

[upschuck]

Yeah right. I make more than they do. I usually buy their lunch.

Company dime, not theirs

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

The company has limited the use of the Amex card by on-cars.

 

[MC4YOU2]

They have to find several safe driving errors and safe work methods as well. The better you are, the more diligently he will nitpick. It's all about the almighty quota. Also a thorough pre trip and post trip, don't forget the DVIR. Good luck!

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

We have several quota hires in my center.

 

[oldngray]

and make sure you use the handrail.

 

[ManInBrown]

3 points of contact

Clear all intersections

Back only when necessary

 

[PT Car Washer]

Went out alone and did my first and only Saturday this weekend. When I got back I was told that I'll be driving this week to do some air with a sup for "space and visibility". What should I expect? Thanks!!

A really easy couple hours. Some in towns and depending on your centers area a couple away from town to see how you handle the package car in different situations. Yes they have to find things wrong with how you are doing your job. Part of the sups job. Don't take it personnel.

 

[Wally]

I have had sups that "mailed it in" and others that were real "gung ho" on safety rides. One actually was in the truck for two stops then back in his car! That was fun! Somehow, all his paperwork was filled out too.

 

[upschuck]

I have had sups that "mailed it in" and others that were real "gung ho" on safety rides. One actually was in the truck for two stops then back in his car! That was fun! Somehow, all his paperwork was filled out too.

We had that happen, and when they got off the PC went home. They are no longer with the company.

 

[Mack Grant]

Good times will be had by all.

I had a ride a little over a year ago, and the thing he told me that stands out the most in my mind is "when's lunch"!