UPS Freight Truckload

Could you possibly give some examples of the STRICT rules that USPF has?

 

Prior to joining Walmart Transportation in 2013, I was a driver and supervisor for UPS Freight Truckload overseeing the American Honda Motors account in Irving, TX for 7 years. UPS Freight and UPS Package are two very different operations, even though they are both a part of UPS. While there may have been some strict rules in place, such as no use of a cell phone while driving or idling the truck, there was no mechanism in place for any type of enforcement of these rules. If the customer was happy with the service they were receiving, drivers were not involved in preventable accidents or getting dinged with CSA violations, all was good.

I enjoyed my time with UPS Freight. Even after leaving and moving on to Walmart Transportation, I still remain close friends with my former boss Judy.

 

Other than union, what's the difference in UPS freight & the other UPS divisions? Work wise? Just curious!

 

I know what you are saying when you say the rules and safety managers are ridiculous. Not that it is good to operate in an unsafe manner but when you have peon managers who have to justify there jobs off your back it can get tough. I have a few friends who are with UPS package delivery. One has been there almost 20 years and hates it with a passion for that very reason. Pretty much all the fun is gone from the job. Some guys get in the door and think they have died and gone to heaven pay and bennies but it doesn't take long to start to wonder if its worth it. I'm sure a few company men will disagree with me here. Guess its all personal opinion. I've always been very productive at any job I've had but I also like to be left alone to do my job. A happy worker is a productive worker.

 

Yup, people get brain washed on how great the pay is. My buddy been at UPS Parcel(highest paying side Ups) for 15yrs. He hates his job too. They treat you like a robot. When your clocked in their getting every dime outta you. I'm surprise TL treats their drivers the same way with the pay being low. All that stress of being on tight ship is not good for your health being worried all the time. That's why I'm not gonna be dropping the app at UPSF anytime soon even though I've heard drivers making 90k or more. I rather have a better work environment for less money.

 

The thing is I would have no problem giving them every dime they are paying me, but get rid of the micro management. It really reflects in the way some of these UPS package delivery guys drive to, always trying to beat the clock but safety first LOL, as long as it doesn't cut into profits.

 

i have been with ups pacage for over 2 years now and i love it.most easy job i ever have and i drove for lots of companys.is like everywere you want some money you got to work for.i always hear my buddy don't like so whos that buddy cause far as i know at least where i,m working evrybody loves it.

 

i mean over a year