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[Jean Paul]

I been working preload at ups since peak season in October and was officially hired on Jan 2015. I just was given the opportunity to drive doing Saturday air, and would appreciate anyone's advice. I signed some paper work and now waiting on my date to take the road test. I'm 27 years old and am wondering about how many years would it take me to start driving as a tcd or even possibly full time in the future. If anyone has any insights, I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I been working preload at ups since peak season in October and was officially hired on Jan 2015. I just was given the opportunity to drive doing Saturday air, and would appreciate anyone's advice. I signed some paper work and now waiting on my date to take the road test. I'm 27 years old and am wondering about how many years would it take me to start driving as a tcd or even possibly full time in the future. If anyone has any insights, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Its a good way to get your foot in the door.
The wait time varies. Unfortunately it seems to be getting longer and longer.

 

[Browndriver5]

Its a good way to get your foot in the door.
The wait time varies. Unfortunately it seems to be getting longer and longer.

I just need some retirements. Since I started at UPS 5 years ago only 4 drivers have retired

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I just need some retirements. Since I started at UPS 5 years ago only 4 drivers have retired

And they keep cutting more and more routes.

 

[Operational needs]

I been working preload at ups since peak season in October and was officially hired on Jan 2015. I just was given the opportunity to drive doing Saturday air, and would appreciate anyone's advice. I signed some paper work and now waiting on my date to take the road test. I'm 27 years old and am wondering about how many years would it take me to start driving as a tcd or even possibly full time in the future. If anyone has any insights, I'd greatly appreciate it.

You're not on the West coast are you?

 

[Browndriver5]

And they keep cutting more and more routes.

I actually think ill be full time within the next 2 years. At first I thought I would have a 10 year wait but people weed themselves out and you move up faster than you think

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I actually think ill be full time within the next 2 years. At first I thought I would have a 10 year wait but people weed themselves out and you move up faster than you think

Good luck to you.

 

[Browndriver5]

Good luck to you.

Thanks man

 

[Wally]

How long will it be if you don't start?

 

[Jean Paul]

You're not on the West coast are you?

In Texas.

 

[Operational needs]

In Texas.

Just checking. Same name and age as my nephew. I was going to congratulate you on FINALLY getting out in the working world. Lol.

 

[Browndriver5]

You would think UPS could come up with an idea to push drivers through faster instead of paying someone on pre load $22 an hour after 15 years to sort boxes

 

[Jean Paul]

Just checking. Same name and age as my nephew. I was going to congratulate you on FINALLY getting out in the working world. Lol.

Lmfao na I'm in the good lone star state

 

[Jean Paul]

You would think UPS could come up with an idea to push drivers through faster instead of paying someone on pre load $22 an hour after 15 years to sort boxes

Damn good point. The crazy thing is some veterans had an opportunity to drive but chose no to. Never questioned it tho.

 

[9.5er]

Driving on Sat will not get you to a friend/T position any sooner. It will, however, help you learn how to use the diad and gain some area knowledge. You will that much farther ahead when you do get the call for friend/T.

 

[BrownTexas]

In Texas.

Welcome.

 

[Cementups]

Every center is different. Give it a shot and hope for the best.

 

[Jean Paul]

Every center is different. Give it a shot and hope for the best.

Thanks