Ups Freight sleeper team

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  1. Ups Va

    Ups Va Bobtail Member

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    I work at Ups freight in VA been there 5 years as P&D driver with a guaranteed run. I’m looking to transfer to a terminal that runs sleeper teams.Can someone tell me where theses positions are located at?
     
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  3. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    i do know the senior driver on that truck has to ok you.
     
  4. 2BucTruck

    2BucTruck Medium Load Member

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    Pretty sure the Mechanicsburg hub in PA has sleeper teams.
     
  5. Ups Va

    Ups Va Bobtail Member

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    Thanks.Im hoping to find something south of Va o
     
  6. skinnytrucker

    skinnytrucker Heavy Load Member

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    I think Atlanta has some
     
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  7. truckdriver31

    truckdriver31 Road Train Member

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    greenville and gaffeny sc has teams
     
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    Russian Rabbit Road Train Member

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    ^^^This^^^^

    But since you want something south, call R.
     
  9. Russian Rabbit

    Russian Rabbit Road Train Member

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    Some sleeper tractors have tandem axles. i'm not sure why............
     
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  11. Sho Nuff

    Sho Nuff Road Train Member

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    Don't take this the wrong way...but why would anybody want to do sleeper team?...when you can be home every day, sleeping in your own bed, spending time with the family, and still make over $100k...City or Road.

    You'll spend more time locked in small quarters with another guy...getting to know all his bad habits and bodily functions...probaly more than you would your own family...not being able to sleep, bouncing around in the bunk, can't play music or talk on the phone...all because your co driver also needs to get some sleep as well...trusting your life to someone who probably is also barely getting any sleep. Not worth it IMO...no matter how good the money is.

    But to answer your question, I would probably suggest googling UPSF on google maps and call the terminal and talk to the TM. There can't be more than 3, maybe 4 terminals in each state...so it's not like you'll be spending all day making phone calls. Or talk to the Union and see if they can help you out. Sleeper teams to my understanding is based off of seniority and the senior driver gets to pick who he teams with...that's if anybody wants to do it...otherwise it's contracted out.

    Good luck.
     
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