Peak 2017

[Preventable]

That's not a fact.

You're right, the average express driver's wage might actually benefit from illegal immigration. Its commonly accepted that it suppresses wages at the very bottom of the labor market though (think people with no hs diploma/ged). So although there might be more higher paying jobs as a result of illegal immigrants the people holding those jobs need so subsidize more people who can't earn a livable wage+ many of the illegals themselves. Yes many illegals play plenty of taxes and contribute, but when people claim they are a net benefit I find that claim very dubious.

 

[Operational needs]

https://tinyhouselistings.com/listing/medford-oregon-12-cascade-lodge-home/

I would live in that.

 

[Nolimitz]

Price:
$65,795
Size (sq. ft.):
399

A bit spendy at $165/sq ft
summary of local building costs here:
Summary costs of building (including land)

• Production Homes: $70 to $120 per square foot
• Semi Custom Homes- $110 to $160 per square foot
• Custom Homes- $140 and up per square foot.

 

[Cactus]

This thread WAS about Peak 2017, right?

 

[It will be fine]

This thread WAS about Peak 2017, right?

The dumpster fire of peak 2017 hasn't started yet. Check back on Monday.

 

[bbsam]

The dumpster fire of peak 2017 hasn't started yet. Check back on Monday.

Still looking bad?

 

[It will be fine]

Still looking bad?

I'll manage. I'm worried about next week with brown adding surcharges for residential deliveries and we aren't. I'm still under staffed for ideal but I'm giving the guys a stop rate bonus this year. They'll get smoked but at least they'll get paid well for it.

 

[bbsam]

I'll manage. I'm worried about next week with brown adding surcharges for residential deliveries and we aren't. I'm still under staffed for ideal but I'm giving the guys a stop rate bonus this year. They'll get smoked but at least they'll get paid well for it.

Yeah. We're helping out in some HD areas and should do ok especially considering the crap-storm other guys will be messing with.

 

[What The Hawk?]

I'm confused about peak. Why do people say it's hell during this time? At my center they take your big bulk stops off your route so you have less, the worst part for preload anyway is the standing around waiting for the missing or lost trailers. Is it just horrible for drivers?

 

[Operational needs]

I'm confused about peak. Why do people say it's hell during this time? At my center they take your big bulk stops off your route so you have less, the worst part for preload anyway is the standing around waiting for the missing or lost trailers. Is it just horrible for drivers?

It's a loooong day. Lots of late freight, late leaving building and more stops.

 

[It will be fine]

It's a loooong day. Lots of late freight, late leaving building and more stops.

That has me worried too. I think all our buildings are understaffed too. That's going to make dispatch time even worse than normal.

 

[What The Hawk?]

It's a loooong day. Lots of late freight, late leaving building and more stops.

Like more pickups? I need to be a helper this year.

 

[Operational needs]

That has me worried too. I think all our buildings are understaffed too. That's going to make dispatch time even worse than normal.

We are understaffed as well, but we have plenty of UHaul trucks, some of them I'm guessing will never leave the parking lot. Lol.

 

[Express Courier]

Like more pickups? I need to be a helper this year.

Like an ass load of more stops because people are shopping for Christmas online.

 

[What The Hawk?]

Like an ass load of more stops because people are shopping for Christmas online.

I feel like I'm not experiencing the real peak season...it seems opposite at my center.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I feel like I'm not experiencing the real peak season...it seems opposite at my center.

Be patient.

 

[Operational needs]

I feel like I'm not experiencing the real peak season...it seems opposite at my center.

It hasn't arrived full blown yet.

 

[What The Hawk?]

It hasn't arrived full blown yet.

Last was my first peak, wasn't at all as horrible as they made it out to be. I'm hoping I'll experience it this year especially with Saturday ground. Woop woop!

 

[Express Courier]

Be patient.

Yep. This is the calm before the shiet storm lol.

 

[What The Hawk?]

Just wait for the "I TAKE BACK EVERYTHING I SAID" post from me...lol