Question about UPS

Locally, UPS has an opening for a "dedicated" driver I'm thinking about applying for. Here's what I know:

DESCRIPTION

UPS Freight Truckload is hiring individuals to work as Full-time Dedicated Drivers. This position involves the driving of a tractor-trailer for the over-the-road delivery of freight to two or more locations. Dedicated drivers are primarily assigned to run freight for one customer, and may be assigned to an operation based at a specific customer location. These drivers are normally on the road from one to five days at a time. The term “dedicated” refers to the customer, not a particular lane or destination. Dedicated drivers may be flatbed, van, or both, depending on the requirements of the customer(s) at the driver’s domiciled location.

Dedicated Drivers must pass a DOT physical and successfully pass a UPS Freight road test. Qualified applicants must have a valid unrestricted Class A Commercial Drivers’ License with Haz-Mat endorsement, issued by this state. Dedicated Drivers are expected to comply with all appearance standards.

Applicants must be at least 23 years and 6 months of age. Applicants must be able to read, write and speak the English language. Applicants must also meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Company mental and physical requirements; and must be physically and mentally able to safely perform the essential job functions without obvious risk of injury to the employee or co-workers. Applicants must receive satisfactory results from a background check, as conducted in accordance with applicable laws; and must pass a drug screening.

And from www.mahalo.com:
"The average salary for a US UPS driver is in the 70K range with full benefits and a generous retirement program."

So what else can you fine ladies and gents tell me about being a dedicated driver for UPS? Good job or run like the wind away from it? Home every night or out for up to 5 days at a time (in red above)? What kind of truck can I expect to get? My own truck or some communal piece of junk that stinks like 6 day old #####? Sleeper or non-sleeper? Etc...

I'm not expecting this to be a top rung job (if it was, I'm sure more senior drivers would suck it up) but any info you have would be welcome. Thanks.

 

Thanks, Paddington. Doesn't sound any better than Websters Trucking. At least at Websters you were home every night (or day if you had night runs).

How 'bout union or non-union?