I think he is right though, ORION just really sucks at accounting for time and whoever programs the areas in does a really lazy job most of the time, so these two factors multiply and cause the fecal blowout that is orion.
Harassment-- "ETA TIME"
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I think he is right though, ORION just really sucks at accounting for time and whoever programs the areas in does a really lazy job most of the time, so these two factors multiply and cause the fecal blowout that is orion.
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
Bet your rhythm has no problem when a personal text comes in on your phone.
Nope, looked at extra route they put in today. The times are (badly) estimated based on first stop time (mine was 20 minutes before we actually left today) and they even tried to account for an hour lunch but no paid breaks....
Wilson1397
Half the lies they tell about me aren't true!!
BOOM!!!
It seems like sometimes is does take time into account and others no. Sometime pickups are close to where they actually happen, sometimes they are all just at the end
You're right because I turn my phone off so they are forced to message me through the DIAD
zubenelgenubi
I'm a star
Only texts I get are from other drivers trying to arrange meet times to transfer misloads. If I was getting a bunch of personal texts all day, I'd turn off my phone.
zubenelgenubi
I'm a star
Another favorite message "call the center asap".
Turdferguson
Just a turd
That was from a question about when the 2 hour window for mychoice is given to the customer. Orion has nothing to do with that
JL 0513
Well-Known Member
Well yes, we all know there's many holes in the setup process for each route, and they never get fixed. Orion was designed to take all this route data to effectively meet delivery guidelines within reason. Problem is a lot of that info is never inputted. Largely because the Orion team does one ride with the driver, possibly two. As if everyday is the same.
They can't even get EDD in the right order, even when you hand them a list telling them exactly how to set it up
Rack em
Made the Podium
Got that exact message about 4 hours ago, response required. So I called the center thinking I mis delivered something on accident since I was covering a very rural route today. But no, they said "Just wanting to make sure you're going to attempt so and so address, they called about it" ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?! Not only do I have to attempt the packages because that's my job, but you could have easily sent me that question through the diad instead of "call the center"!!!! I hate the people who run the office at night!
RuthlessSupSlayer
Well-Known Member
Thanks Scooby...i am not clear on where the suggestion of an over estimated precise time was offered by 30 our even 1 but it's whatever.
As far as the methods i have not googled it. I do have some clue after 3 months driving so far. Maybe not as much you and please know this...i am always willing to shut my mouth and listen and learn. So if you any thing constructive I'm happy to listen and apply as seen fit.
Have a great day and stay safe.
Rack em
Made the Podium
@scooby0048 You gonna let him talk to you like that?!?!
JackStraw
Well-Known Member
It's never gonna get fixed either. They have so many "plans" for each route and in order to say move an address that closes at a time that wasn't input in the matrix correctly they would have to do it for each and every plan for the route. Too much work. Unless they come in on a saturday......
35years
Gravy route
They NEVER message me anymore saying to call the center. Because I always responded saying how many miles away to the nearest customer phone...should I break off? Or should I call in an hour when I am near a phone?
Never use your phone for work. Let them set up meet points through the DIAD. You then become the last driver they will ask to help others.
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Rack em
Made the Podium
I sort of went off on the lady in the office when I got back because they need to start using their stupid heads more before sending messages. But I am not calling the center anymore after tonight, I will tell them to message me whatever they need to ask/tell me.
dookie stain
Cornfed whiteboy
How is Orion meant to replace is if an experienced driver can’t even run Orion because it’s so ridiculous
zubenelgenubi
I'm a star
Things don't always work out as intended. The dictionary definition of Orion.
35years
Gravy route
Unlucky Orion crashing out of the space program as drop test fails
One of the final tests of the now-cancelled Orion Program has ended in failure, when a parachute drop test of an Orion boilerplate resulted in the near-destruction of the vehicle. It marks what is likely to be a sad end for the vehicle that was set to take US astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), the moon and eventually Mars – only to be killed by President Obama’s proposed future for NASA.
Unlucky Orion crashing out of the space program as drop test fails | NASASpaceFlight.com
