Flat tires on route

[Operational needs]

I only had one flat tire in 30 years (UPS). I called in-they asked how much I had left and how far away I was-I told them I was done with my route and about 12 miles out - they said drive it in. The mechanic wasn't too happy with the shredded tire and trashed rim. And the city wasn't to happy with the nice gouge I put in a couple miles of black top. Have I told you lately how tuff we had it?

You poor, poor dear. Lol.

 

[OrioN]

You carry a tire plug kit and an air pump with you? What are you? Some kind of Super Boy Scout?

Umm, I'm in the sticks... I also have jumper cables, tow strap, 3 flashlights, 3 phones, screwdrivers, leatherman pliers, snacks drinks, extra boots and socks, extra uniform shirt& shorts, rain jacket dog sonic boom stick & dog treats.

I know I'm forgetting some other stuff, butt like I said, I'm pretty much on my own

 

[MAKAVELI]

Umm, I'm in the sticks... I also have jumper cables, tow strap, 3 flashlights, 3 phones, screwdrivers, leatherman pliers, snacks drinks, extra boots and socks, extra uniform shirt& shorts, rain jacket dog sonic boom stick & dog treats.

I know I'm forgetting some other stuff, butt like I said, I'm pretty much on my own

Like @bacha29 said, you're pretty much working for free.

 

[rod]

Umm, I'm in the sticks... I also have jumper cables, tow strap, 3 flashlights, 3 phones, screwdrivers, leatherman pliers, snacks drinks, extra boots and socks, extra uniform shirt& shorts, rain jacket dog sonic boom stick & dog treats.

I know I'm forgetting some other stuff, butt like I said, I'm pretty much on my own

I spent a good 25 years of my career "out in the sticks". If I broke down (cell phones hadn't been invented or I didn't have one for most of that time) I would just twiddle my thumbs until a help showed up. That usually took a couple of hours if a wrecker was called. About the only thing extra I carried was a tow strap---which was mostly used to pull others out.

 

[OrioN]

Geezus, I thought u had it tuff, u pansy!

So, did management say to code it out as break, so they won't have to pay for those hours waiting for the tow?

 

[MAKAVELI]

Geezus, I thought u had it tuff, u pansy!

So, did management say to code it out as break, so they won't have to pay for those hours waiting for the tow?

At Express we get paid to sit and wait for a tow truck or somebody to bring out another truck.

 

[OrioN]

Hmmm, I thought the grass is greener on the Orange opco... too bad custom critical opco looks like a bust, there's a big subcontractor for that division near me & I was looking to get a CDL B for that.

mebbe I should jump ship ??? LoL

 

[MAKAVELI]

Hmmm, I thought the grass is greener on the Orange opco... too bad custom critical opco looks like a bust, there's a big subcontractor for that division near me & I was looking to get a CDL B for that.

mebbe I should jump ship ??? LoL

Time is money and you could probably be making the same or even a little bit more working part time at Express if all you need is supplemental income.

 

[OrioN]

I've cleared over $1k last week... express pay the same?

 

[McFeely]

I've cleared over $1k last week... express pay the same?

How many hours and days did you work? I don’t gross $1000 but I also only work 4 days a week. If I work my days off it’s OT and Doubletime at Express.

 

[OrioN]

5 days ~ 60 hours oh wait, I forgot preload time of ~7 hours

 

[McFeely]

I typically do 40-45 hours a week. Last year I grossed 50k and I’ve been with Express <5 years.

And I just got another $1/hr raise a week ago. Did you at Ground?

 

[MAKAVELI]

I've cleared over $1k last week... express pay the same?

5 days ~ 60 hours oh wait, I forgot preload time of ~7 hours

At 67 hours I'd be clearing close to 2K with with benefits.

 

[burrheadd]

I only had one flat tire in 30 years (UPS). I called in-they asked how much I had left and how far away I was-I told them I was done with my route and about 12 miles out - they said drive it in. The mechanic wasn't too happy with the shredded tire and trashed rim. And the city wasn't to happy with the nice gouge I put in a couple miles of black top. Have I told you lately how tuff we had it?

Been there done that

 

[OrioN]

I typically do 40-45 hours a week. Last year I grossed 50k and I’ve been with Express <5 years.

And I just got another $1/hr raise a week ago. Did you at Ground?

$5/ day raise to my flat salary... It is what it is

Thank goodness express drivers don't get that many hours outside of peak

See, childrens, that's how the subcontractor division werks! I know of drivers getting less & have denser areas than me.

Butt they are dealing with traffic, whilst I own the road after PM rush hour

 

[OrioN]

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Been there done that

Ooh! That steelie dually rim still looks useable

 

[McFeely]

Butt they are dealing with traffic, whilst I own the road after PM rush hour

I’ve got no rush hour on my route but whatevs dude. As long as you don’t mind the crap sandwich you’re getting fed.

 

[MAKAVELI]

$5/ day raise to my flat salary... It is what it is

Thank goodness express drivers don't get that many hours outside of peak

See, childrens, that's how the subcontractor division werks! I know of drivers getting less & have denser areas than me.

Butt they are dealing with traffic, whilst I own the road after PM rush hour

Bro time is money. At 10:30 p.m. I've already eaten dinner, and taking care of the little lady's needs.

 

[Operational needs]

Bro time is money. At 10:30 p.m. I've already eaten dinner, and taking care of the little lady's needs.

At 10:30 I’m probably already asleep and I’m one of the people who get back late. Lol.

 

[OrioN]

See I like talking shop on here... It will give prospective employees to weigh the pros and cons of each opco


Now, those who'll chime in later and turn it into a political debate.... don't!

Or hulk...smash!