Part time handler to Delivery Driver, or Freight city driver

[Bnj4UPS]

Okay so I was just hired on with UPS as a package handler. I wanted to know are there any benefits to me having my class A cdl, forklift certification A and B? Will this help me progress through the company I really took this job to cram my foot in the door, but in the same hand I understand I'm much more than a preloader/package handler. Please words of wisdom. Thank you on advance

Edit: I havent started yet but only read negative things about this hence the discouragement. I dont want to quit and receive that negative rehire

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

You can rule out the freight city driver position as UPS Freight is a separate division.

The natural progression is to start as a package handler, make your way up to package car driver and eventually to feeder driver. This progression is all done in seniority order.

Your certifications will come in handy if and when you are awarded a feeder driver position.

 

[Bnj4UPS]

You can rule out the freight city driver position as UPS Freight is a separate division.

The natural progression is to start as a package handler, make your way up to package car driver and eventually to feeder driver. This progression is all done in seniority order.

Your certifications will come in handy if and when you are awarded a feeder driver position.

Another question. Can I apply on the website for other positions regardless if Im working there? I just don't want to be stuck forever, I went out and trained hard for my cdl it would be a shame to waste it.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

You can try but it will show you as an active employee.

 

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

You can rule out the freight city driver position as UPS Freight is a separate division.

The natural progression is to start as a package handler, make your way up to package car driver and eventually to feeder driver. This progression is all done in seniority order.

Your certifications will come in handy if and when you are awarded a feeder driver position.

Don't forget to mention that the feeder department is the backbone of the company. Lol.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Don't forget to mention that the feeder department is the backbone of the company. Lol.

When the Northway is clear.

 

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

When the Northway is clear.

Leave it to you to make such statements. You really are a sick individual. I suppose it is a byproduct of your sorry life.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Leave it to you to make such statements. You really are a sick individual. I suppose it is a byproduct of your sorry life.

Too soon?

 

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

Too soon?

And you claim to be socially responsible. You are so sad.

 

[barnyard]

Do a search.

Your exact questions have been asked and answered here many, many times.

UPS awards jobs based on seniority. Look up the definition of seniority if you do not know what it is.

 

[Cardb0ard.]

Does ups help you get a cdl or is that all on your own??

 

[Bnj4UPS]

Does ups help you get a cdl or is that all on your own??

No, not sure if they help you obtain that. I got it on my own

 

[barnyard]

Another question that has been covered many times that a search would answer.

 

[Bnj4UPS]

Do a search.

Your exact questions have been asked and answered here many, many times.

UPS awards jobs based on seniority. Look up the definition of seniority if you do not know what it is.

I know the definition of seniority! I was just asking a question as I am new to this site. Thanks for the input

 

[PT Car Washer]

I know the definition of seniority! I was just asking a question as I am new to this site. Thanks for the input

Just having a CDL would not help you bid into feeders, but talking to the right people could get you an off the street hire.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Does ups help you get a cdl or is that all on your own??

No, not sure if they help you obtain that. I got it on my own

They help you if you don't have one and will "re-train" you if you do.

 

[Bnj4UPS]

Just having a CDL would not help you bid into feeders, but talking to the right people could get you an off the street hire.

Now this term Im not entirely familiar with. "Off the street"?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Now this term Im not entirely familiar with. "Off the street"?

"Off the street" hires are those people who did not start by working on the inside.

Some of the best drivers are hired off the street.

 

[Bnj4UPS]

"Off the street" hires are those people who did not start by working on the inside.

Some of the best drivers are hired off the street.

Now an even better question. Will I be ineligible for this position if I am working inside? I was told not to quit due to the negative rehire status.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Now an even better question. Will I be ineligible for this position if I am working inside? I was told not to quit due to the negative rehire status.

Feeder driver? No problem.

Freight driver? Nope.

There is a hiring ratio of 6:1 of insidersutsiders for FT positions.