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#11
06-27-2007, 12:28 AM
Originally Posted by devildice
Originally Posted by just_froggy
Wow! We all agree on something! :lol:
Maybe I should lock it quick and make it a sticky. :lol:
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#12
06-27-2007, 12:33 AM
Originally Posted by Ridge Runner
Originally Posted by devildice
Originally Posted by just_froggy
Wow! We all agree on something! :lol:
Maybe I should lock it quick and make it a sticky. :lol:
#13
06-27-2007, 03:50 AM
Thanks guys...I am staying put intill I get my name drawn off the bidlist list to become a route driver which will hopefully be soon. Only reason I don't wanna quit is becuase eventually I think route drivers can apply for OTR or local feeder trucks. I still need to look into it. I'll talk to HR see what they can do and what advice I can get. Like you guys are saying I really don't want to leave this company I just don't see my self going anywhere inside the hub as far as supervisor. And I cant keep running off $150 a week waiting for a call telling me to become a driver. I dunno.
#14
06-27-2007, 05:12 AM
you will find all sorts of drivers on the road. I got into trucking for the freedom 1st & the money 2nd. I paid cash for all my equip & started out with a great dispatcher. making 2500- 3000 a week was not hard. I have over 8 years of driving, bought several homes. all thanks to the trucking business. but not all things work out for people. If I was to start out right now things would be different. the grass alway's looks greeener on the other side. one thing about your age is you can make mistakes & still have time to restart again, while some older folks may think trucking is all they know or the best they know & they make the best of it. there are a lot of o/o's who have 3-4 grand in 5 day'smade. but that is the good part. the bad is ... well let's say the list can be long. take your time & talk to real drivers in person. there are risks & rewards & also security... sometimes a good job, w/ good pay & great benifits are not enough to make some people happy... being happy is priceless. I have no lanlord, my home is paid for. I have no boss. no one can fire me. I go when I want & where I want. but this only happens when everything falls into place. I made it happen for me. can others ? can you ? you sure can... my sincere advice to you is.. I cannot give you good advice. sorry, what worked for me may not work for you. when i got into trucking i did not have a decent job. so deciding to drive a truck was not a hard decision to make. good luck. talk to family about your thoughts.. my best...
#15
06-27-2007, 05:13 AM
Originally Posted by K.POP
Thanks guys...I am staying put intill I get my name drawn off the bidlist list to become a route driver which will hopefully be soon. Only reason I don't wanna quit is becuase eventually I think route drivers can apply for OTR or local feeder trucks. I still need to look into it. I'll talk to HR see what they can do and what advice I can get. Like you guys are saying I really don't want to leave this company I just don't see my self going anywhere inside the hub as far as supervisor. And I cant keep running off $150 a week waiting for a call telling me to become a driver. I dunno.
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#17
06-27-2007, 12:49 PM
UPS is a great company to stay with - you're young and need to stay there. There are tons of opportunities with that company and yea, it sucks working there part time, but stick it out. Get another part time job if you need to.
I have a friend who started at UPS doing the same thing you did - that's what they make their employees do... start from the bottom and work their way up. Now, he works from home 80% of the time making six figures a year, and he's 38 years old. There's more jobs in the company than just what you may see on the surface.
#18
06-27-2007, 09:11 PM
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 and Twin Trailer endorsements, 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. I need to find out the REQ and all that good stuff. I might be able to work some kinda program out with going to a school and such. I will have to wait atleast 1 1/2 years since im only 22. I'll see what I can find out and update you guys. Thanks again for the adivce. |
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