Seasonal Driver curious of best way to become full time

[tommygroo]

I just passed my road test to become a seasonal driver and am hoping to become full time. I have a friend and also have spoke with a manager saying right now is the best time to try and get in with a lot of retirees and a few people have only waited a couple months to become a FT driver. My question is after seasonal is over and I work my ass off what is the best next step to become a full time driver? Would getting into the warehouse be my best bet?

 

[HBGPreloader]

Although I'm not a driver, from what I've seen, you need to show up on time, work safe and as directed, hustle when you can, and don't get injured, in any accidents, moving violations or DUI.

 

[Billy Ray]

Do your time...

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Bust your ass and let the chips fall where they may.

 

[FrigidFTSup]

Kiss my butt

 

[Brisket]

Although I'm not a driver, from what I've seen, you need to show up on time, work safe and as directed, hustle when you can, and don't get injured, in any accidents, moving violations or DUI.

Make all of your commits, if you even THINK you will be late , let your Sup know, cover your butt.

 

[tommygroo]

Make all of your commits, if you even THINK you will be late , let your Sup know, cover your butt.

Does this mean late to work or late getting out all the deliveries of the truck? I have my first class next Monday

 

[Brisket]

No, if you have any 12:00 commitments, ( or 3:00 for that matter), they will explain how to check for them. Make sure you get those done THEN the rest of the resis....

You may not have any commitments it will just depend on your dispatch.

 

[tommygroo]

No, if you have any 12:00 commitments, ( or 3:00 for that matter), they will explain how to check for them. Make sure you get those done THEN the rest of the resis....

You may not have any commitments it will just depend on your dispatch.

Thanks for the info I will keep that in mind!

 

[WorknLateHuh]

Bust your ass and let the chips fall where they may.

This is honestly all that you can do. There is no special thing you can do to get in. You're basically rolling the dice.

This is how I got in, and I think Upstate also.

 

[jaker]

And hope they didn't lie to you , but I am leaning towards then lying to you

 

[StoptheAct1212]

Do your best. Seasonal means seasonal. But we do keep a select few... but does not mean you will be kept full time, you may be kept on after season, but as a part timer..... which then you will have to put your time in and work your way up the senority chain.... good luck

 

[GenericUsername]

Even if you don't get on as full time and are kept on as part time, chances are you'll drive periodically until March. You just have to deal with waking up early in the morning like the rest of us and find a second job. After a year, it's definitely worth it due to the benefits.

 

[KOG72]

Seniority my young brother

 

[tommygroo]

Do your best. Seasonal means seasonal. But we do keep a select few... but does not mean you will be kept full time, you may be kept on after season, but as a part timer..... which then you will have to put your time in and work your way up the senority chain.... good luck

Ok that's exactly what I was thinking. Really going to put my all into it as it seems to be the best career fit for me that I've found. First time I've felt like I've had a goal of what I want to do with career so hoping everything goes well thanks for the help!

 

[Indecisi0n]

Kiss my butt

Kiss both our butts.

 

[R6acer]

As a seasonal driver who made it to full these guys are right. Be safe, follow the methods, work your ass off and make them want you. Don't call out or be late and for gods sake don't have a crash.

 

[Zepphead33]

Do what most of us did and wait.. Its all about how many years you put in. Alot of them part time.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Do what most of us did and wait.. Its all about how many years you put in. Alot of them part time.

Nope.

 

[Wally]

I just passed my road test to become a seasonal driver and am hoping to become full time. I have a friend and also have spoke with a manager saying right now is the best time to try and get in with a lot of retirees and a few people have only waited a couple months to become a FT driver. My question is after seasonal is over and I work my ass off what is the best next step to become a full time driver? Would getting into the warehouse be my best bet?

You are toast as of December 25.