Hey guys, I've heard from multiple drivers and supervisors that we are working the Saturday after thanksgiving along with Black Friday. I knew about Black Friday but have you guys heard Saturday too? Also, I've heard they will try and work us every Saturday after that until Christmas. I was just wondering if you heard the same... thanks!
Saturday after thanksgiving
- Thread starter steve05
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Indecisi0n
Well-Known Member
Yes , centers are running fun ground/air Saturday after Black Friday and every Saturday after that until Christmas. For you guys that love making cash, this is your year.
dudebro
Well-Known Member
It's simple math really. Starting around Thanksgiving, the hubs start working 6 and 7 day weeks to process available volume. We get beyond the point where we can deliver it in 5 days, even with all the casuals and helpers we can hire.
6th day punches for drivers with DOT hours remaining started in metro areas where residential e commerce really drove up stops, and as volume goes up I think it will spread to more centers.
6th day punches for drivers with DOT hours remaining started in metro areas where residential e commerce really drove up stops, and as volume goes up I think it will spread to more centers.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Better use up all of your hours Monday through Friday then. Because I see most centers running Saturdays all through peak.
MyTripisCut
Never bought my own handtruck
We are running Saturday routes now. Why would we not do it during peak?
bottomups
Bad Moon Risen'
I'm second on the seniority list out of 180+ drivers. No way they are going to run 178 routes on a Saturday. Even if they did, I have a nasty habit of having a Bloody Mary with my omelet on weekends.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
I see a full operation all hands on deck for at least a few Saturdays this peak.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
I'm not sure how year round Saturday delivery is gonna shake out. I do know within the next 5 years we will just accept saturday work as part of a normal peak
Indecisi0n
Well-Known Member
They currently cannot force guys to come in on saturdays. It's all voluntary. Hopefully that remains in the next contract.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
That must be a local thing. Or do you mean they can't force to work a 6 punch?
Indecisi0n
Well-Known Member
We are M-friend here so they cannot force that 6th punch on us. They put up list asking people to sign up. Most guys in my center love the money so it's a non issue.
KOG72
I’m full of it
Heard the same thing at my center also
oldupsman
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Indecisi0n
Well-Known Member
Not speaking for the new guys but at this point in my career if I was forced to work I would do more damage than good.
KOG72
I’m full of it
It will really cost them if I work on Saturday's
C'mon guys!
It's all about getting it done for our valuable customers!
Coming together as a team during Peak!
Anything it takes to get the job done!
So what? You lose a little family time. That's the JOB you signed up for! Family time is over-rated anyhow. What's one more day a week in the package car? Think of all those smiling little brats...errr.....children around the Christmas tree thanks to your extra effort!
Think of the good feeling you'll have knowing you saved some parents ass cuz they waited till the last minute to order something!
TAKE ONE FOR THE TEAM!
It's all about getting it done for our valuable customers!
Coming together as a team during Peak!
Anything it takes to get the job done!
So what? You lose a little family time. That's the JOB you signed up for! Family time is over-rated anyhow. What's one more day a week in the package car? Think of all those smiling little brats...errr.....children around the Christmas tree thanks to your extra effort!
Think of the good feeling you'll have knowing you saved some parents ass cuz they waited till the last minute to order something!
TAKE ONE FOR THE TEAM!
PT Car Washer
Well-Known Member
Center Manager pulled the 70 hours/8 days on me last year.
