UPS Tractors ....

South Florida is a unique creature. The driver shortages experienced in the rest of the country dont seem to apply there. I had a phone interview with an LTL company and the terminal manager told me straight up that the last 4 vacancies he had were filled by drivers transferring from other states.

All the nuts roll downhill to Florida.

 

Yep we had a driver transfer to fort Myers he loved it expect he took a two dollar an hour pay cut and couldn't find a affordable house so he transferred back

 

The abundance of drivers down there leads to lower pay.

 

Small trade off for living in florida I reckon. Plus theres no income tax down there, so it equals out.

 

I just looked at a tractor trailer driver posting and didn't see any prior driving experience as a requirement. Do they hire newbies out of school with a fresh CDL. Also, I was wondering if it would matter and increase the chances of getting hired, but I have a clean Class C driving record. No accidents/tickets etc for over 10 years. Thanks

 

I would be very surprised if they would hire just out of school.
Give it a shot what ya got to loose. I do know if you are in a small relay yard area that the rules tend to change.

 

It depends on the type of yard you work for. Some yards will hire feeders off the street, and others will require package car experience, sometimes a lot of it, before they will hire you for feeder.

 

How fast UPSF and UPS package tractors go?

 

67/68 mph.

 

Does anyone know a contact with UPS here in Illinois? Because of a knee injury I'm training on an automatic. I have my CLP w/ endorsements Hazmat, Tanker and Triple/doubles. I had to withdraw from Progressive in Chicago, because the double clutching/manual was aggravating an old injury, so, I'm well with my outcomes. I'm 53 and new to the trucking profession, and I did find an 5 wk Apprentice Program in Indianapolis that train on autos, so thats good for me. Please advise regarding the UPS, FedEx contact, I much appreciate it. Additionally, if theres a company recommended, please share.
Thanks