I never understood why this is such a big deal? So a driver is running a few minutes late...he backed his time up to reflect the time he actually started so as not to be viewed as attempting to get paid for that extra time. I've done it many times over my 25 years...but I always let a sup know that I was doing it. Never heard a peep. Definitely not worth a termination! Should be a slap on the wrist, "Don't make a habit of this" and carry on.
If you clock in late, you do not get paid from your start time, you get paid from your clock in time.
If the OP would have asked his sup if he could change it, we would not be discussing it.
They think he tried to cover up being late, which he did do.
If he is not a problem driver, it should be a warning letter or at most a day off.
UPS is trying to show that they have a zero tolerence for dishonesty. At least for us. For them, it is OK.
Two sets of rules. One for us and one for them. That is why there will always be a divide between us and there will continue to be an "us vs. them" mentality.
Lead by example. If they are dishonest, how can they expect us to be any different.