Question for drivers..

[Future]

Oh Boo hoo! :'(

I know how it is, no need to complain about it.

 

[McGee]

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Thank you!

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Something tells me that if you can make it as a preloader, you can make it as a driver

Then why do many get disqualified?

There are so many more variables involved in driving than preloading. Preload looks calm compared to most city routes.

 

[Number24]

Then why do many get disqualified?

There are so many more variables involved in driving than preloading. Preload looks calm compared to most city routes.

Looks calm? Everyday is an obstacle as a preloader. You're on the same route everyday as a driver

 

[DoMorePayLessUPS]

Looks calm? Everyday is an obstacle as a preloader. You're on the same route everyday as a driver

Very true; much more of an obstacle than taking the packages off the truck vs. putting them all on..

 

[2BadKneesPlease]

Why complain to the loader? "Was the load quality acceptable?" Y/N
N. I'll let your boss yell at you.

 

[HEFFERNAN]

Drivers, as a preloader, I wonder, why do you all insist on being complete and total a s sholes? We're busting our ass all morning while you all dream away, for not even half of what you all make, and you all come in and bitch and complain for 20 minutes. Many of you start making that $ and completely forget that you were once in our shoes. Just keep this one thing in mind, drivers: you're 100% more replaceable than we preloaders are.

I agree with you 100%.

A) The preload job has been dumbed down but it is still a vigorous physical job that doesn't get much praise

B) DON'T EVER COMPARE IT TO A FULL TIME DRIVER'S RESPONSIBILITY AND PERFORMANCE

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Looks calm? Everyday is an obstacle as a preloader. You're on the same route everyday as a driver

While dodging traffic & pedestrians, under pressure with commit times, thinking about where you'll be when it's time to start pickups. The stress isn't remotely comparable.

Oh, and you have the same cars everyday as a preloader.

 

[Brownslave688]

I'm me and nobody else @Brownslave688

@you aint even know it

 

[Brownslave688]

Why complain to the loader? "Was the load quality acceptable?" Y/N
N. I'll let your boss yell at you.

Because I can put N every day for 3 months. Their boss is never going to say a word to them.

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Because I can put N every day for 3 months. Their boss is never going to say a word to them.

I don't even know where to find that information.

 

[Brownslave688]

Looks calm? Everyday is an obstacle as a preloader. You're on the same route everyday as a driver

Very true; much more of an obstacle than taking the packages off the truck vs. putting them all on..

You two are so far from having a clue it isn't even funny.

 

[BakerMayfield2018]

 

[Brownslave688]

I don't even know where to find that information.

You'd enjoy some of my comment. Such as today.


"Tony must be back because the load was terrible again"

 

[FrigidFTSup]

You'd enjoy some of my comment. Such as today.


"Tony must be back because the load was terrible again

I'll have to play with the program tomorrow. Maybe find some gold.

 

[WorknLateHuh]

I still believe the op is full of .

 

[Orion inc.]

Drivers, as a preloader, I wonder, why do you all insist on being complete and total a s sholes? We're busting our ass all morning while you all dream away, for not even half of what you all make, and you all come in and bitch and complain for 20 minutes. Many of you start making that $ and completely forget that you were once in our shoes. Just keep this one thing in mind, drivers: you're 100% more replaceable than we preloaders are.

Maybe stop loading 60lb boxes on the top shelf.

Or throwing NDAs in the 8000 section at the end of the day.

Or learn to read the pass label correctly.

Or learn to use a tape gun and not throw damaged packages in the load.

Or learn to lip load and secure it so that everything doesn't come crashing down on the first left turn.

Or leave all your garbage on our shelves.

Or learn to load the floor correctly with labels up so that over 70 isn't upside down.

Start fixing these and then you can complain all you want about how drivers are.

Unlike preloaders, we have to clean up your "mistakes".


And last time I checked, the preload turnover rate was what again? And most drivers average 20 plus years? Who's replaceable ?

Did Brown Jake transfer to preload and post this??

 

[Orion inc.]

You have to admit that the bar for new drivers has been lowered.

And it has been severely lowered for new preloaders too. I'll agree with you on this too.

 

[DoMorePayLessUPS]

Maybe stop loading 60lb boxes on the top shelf.

Or throwing NDAs in the 8000 section at the end of the day.

Or learn to read the pass label correctly.

Or learn to use a tape gun and not throw damaged packages in the load.

Or learn to lip load and secure it so that everything doesn't come crashing down on the first left turn.

Or leave all your garbage on our shelves.

Or learn to load the floor correctly with labels up so that over 70 isn't upside down.

Start fixing these and then you can complain all you want about how drivers are.

Unlike preloaders, we have to clean up your "mistakes".


And last time I checked, the preload turnover rate was what again? And most drivers average 20 plus years? Who's replaceable ?

Did Brown Jake transfer to preload and post this??

I'm glad you put mistakes in parentheses because, as preloaders, as long as that package is on the truck, we don't make mistakes.. and I wasn't talking about the turnover rate, I meant it in the sense that everyday you walk by who would be your replacement, preloaders don't.

 

[TooTechie]

To the person who asked: loading is 1,000,000,000x harder than delivering, I'm sure! How hard can it be to see an address, drive to that address, and drop off a package?

How hard can it be to log into a message board and troll successfully? Apparently difficult for you.