UPS Freight Diary:

Well, since i'm snowed in this would probably be a good time to update:


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i will have a better one soon that shows my real average per week---you have to remember the last two weeks of December we didn't work the full week.

Complaints:
Lots of pressure; upwards of 16-20+ stops per day with a 10am start time. Not all dock stops either.
That's my only real complaint. (hence, Russian Rabbit, a.k.a. Rushin' Rabbit)

Other minor stuff---i don't like the volvos or international tractors.

Compliments:
All-in-all, a pretty well run company. All of people think it's mgmt vs. workers, but i don't feel that way. Sure they get on your nerves every now and then, but what company doesn't have that?

i'll get into benefits when i get around to it.

 

i'll look up the dock pay rate when i get a chance. Now, the combo dock/cdl workers tend to make more than most drivers because they get more hours----come in early morning to work the dock a few hours, then go out on a run....or 2 or 3.......

i'm not really interested in dock work right now.

 

My route is about 17 miles away. Total mileage for the day is usually between 90-100 total.

We start at 10am but sometimes don't leave until 11-11:30 because the trailers aren't loaded yet. So, if i get 22 stops chances are great they won't all get off.

This is my only real complaint about the job and i think it may vary from terminal to terminal, but not 100% sure on this.

One of the corporate higher-ups came to visit and her response was that because we have next day airs we have to be able to service that. But the thing is i've only had one next day guaranteed delivery the whole time i've been here......