What UPS Drivers Can Tell Us About the Automated Future of Work

[Returntosender]

Let’s say you’re a driver for UPS. You have an hour and a half left before your shift ends and you still have 12 packages to deliver. Your challenge is to find the shortest route that takes rush-hour traffic, the higher priority of premium packages, the construction zone up ahead, and a slew of other variables into account. Should you try to shave a few miles off your regular route (better mile optimization) or deliver a high-priority package early (higher customer satisfaction)?



http://www.wired.com/opinion/2014/02/dont-fear-work-automation-overlords-welcome/

 

[joeboodog]

Did the customer with the priority pkg give a nice Christmas gift?

 

[cosmo1]

I never had a set time to end my "shift" as a driver.

 

[Anonymous 12]

Whenever I'm done I'm done. They can wait for me. I'll guarantee I will have a smile on m face and all the way to the bank.

 

[3 done 3 to go]

Doesn't matter UPS doesn't listen to the drivers.

 

[calvn34]

I would like to try and deliver the high cost items, but it all depends on ORION now.

 

[Rainman]

Do whatever is quickest so I can get off and get home.


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[brownmonster]

Hour and a half left and twelve packages to deliver. Lol.

 

[Indecisi0n]

Do whatever is quickest so I can get off and get home.


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I used that same exact line on my ex.

 

[Anonymous 11]

String t out and make more dough.

 

[BSWALKS]

I used that same exact line on my ex.

That's messed up

 

[Brownslave688]

Hour and a half left and twelve packages to deliver. Lol.

If they all go to one stop I think I can probably scratch that.

 

[Future]

Did the customer with the priority pkg give a nice Christmas gift?

Is she hot?

 

[1989]

Hour and a half left and twelve packages to deliver. Lol.

Twelve packages, but 26 stops.

 

[edd_tv]

Then you get the message that the slug across town needs help, so your plans are ruined anyway

 

[1989]

How does one get on a "shift"? The 8:30-18:00 shift would be nice

 

[Just Numbers]

Let’s say you’re a driver for UPS. You have an hour and a half left before your shift ends and you still have 12 packages to deliver. Your challenge is to find the shortest route that takes rush-hour traffic, the higher priority of premium packages, the construction zone up ahead, and a slew of other variables into account. Should you try to shave a few miles off your regular route (better mile optimization) or deliver a high-priority package early (higher customer satisfaction)?



http://www.wired.com/opinion/2014/02/dont-fear-work-automation-overlords-welcome/

Drivers have never had "shifts". either you are a p/t that has never talked to a driver or, you are a troll.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Drivers have never had "shifts". either you are a p/t that has never talked to a driver or, you are a troll.

While it is true that we don't have defined shifts (9-5) it is generally considered that we work the day shift.

 

[edd_tv]

I think he meant shaft. UPS gives you a defined shaft everyday.

 

[PT Car Washer]

While it is true that we don't have defined shifts (9-5) it is generally considered that we work the day shift.

The day shift that most times do not end until 6 or 7 or 8 O clock PM. At least in the summer the sun is still shining when we get off work.