I passed integrad in may of 2022. I made seniority in July 2022. It’s truly the best job I’ve ever had. I love working in solitude, listening to music or podcasts and getting paid well to do so.
Hello can anyone help me with what do i need to study before going to integrad school I want to make sure I pass don’t know what kind of test they make you do but I really want to become a UPS driver in the future I sure would appreciate any driver that could helo out thank you
Now keep doing that for the next 30+ years. I've been a Delivery Driver since 1985 and still have fun doing the job. Don't look at how many stops you have just look at it as 1(or more) less package(s) in the truck. Keep a box of Dog Biscuits with you. Nothing stops a dog coming at you faster than a couple of treats thrown at them... It's also funny to watch them bark and chomp on a treat at the same time.
@@bigbezo5501 I wrote them down a bunch of times, which helped, but what really helped me was recording myself saying them clearly and at a decent pace (not too fast or slow) and listening to the recordings over and over while trying to say it back along with my voice on the recording... Worked like a charm, I had everything down by the 3rd day in
@@bigbezo5501 for the 5s… I used the acronym ALL GOOD KIDS LIKE MILK. I’ll send you a link to the video to remember the ten. I would literally let it play and quiz myself after the video.
@@taewhitney9160 All Good Kids Like Milk is a great acronym for the 5’s. I just started studying today and will be transferring from warehouse to driver sometime this year
@@Chadthefatherbear I swear I just saw your comment on another iOS video . Good luck bro . I’m going to do the temp delivery driving . I was in the warehouse for a year but had to leave due to financial struggles cuz in my region ups warehouse is only part time . I had to quit and re apply . But if all is good and god let’s it be I could get my seniority back . Gotta love being part of the union , they will back you up
I’m currently a season helper for UPS. I got the job through my girlfriend’s friend in college and I’m in love with the delivery job! I can’t wait to be 21 so I can deliver packages. I love driving and this fits my style.
1964 I had 100 stops 100 miles and 24 pickups, loaded my truck in am, unloaded in pm, hated to see the sun go down . Not allowed to wear shorts in summer and wore the bus driver hat ,
Please please keep both hands on the steering wheel for your own safety while driving. Blow the horn at each stop, 3 points of contact in and out of the vehicle. Nice route to have with the homes being so close to the street. Nice job👍🏽. Oh yeah…get a handcart for the big stuff. So much easier😉
I have always wondered what type of hand truck UPS uses? I imagine it has to work well for heavy packages as well as having the ability to hold multiple packages.
Well if supervisor ride with you is few points you need to care about it 1 driving hands always parallel holding steering. 2 no need to grab shifter is an automatic transmission 3 info notice fill up 4 never deliver a damaged or open package 5 packages obstructing your view 6 were is your handler aid (hand truck) 7 costumer helping with packages what if she gets hurts 8 leave packages unattended behind the truck Just keep working safe
UPS is a VERY demanding job, long hours and very physical. The wear and tear on your body really takes its toll after several years. Especially hard on the knees and hips. Back and shoulders suffer too. The long hours make it really tough on family life. With all that being said, you do earn a good wage with great benefits. But you earn every single penny of both. Retirement is pretty decent too. This job isn't for the weak or lazy. I have always said that UPS demands 100% of your physical and mental abilities 100% of the time,.....and THAT will wear a person down over time.
It’s not as bad anymore. Work/life balance is pretty good now. You just have to request to be put on the 9.5 list. I only work 42-45 hours a week. And I just hit 5 years so I got that third week of vacation, my 5 option days, and 1 option week. Plus 7 sick days a year. And as far as the wear and tear as long as you work with good form and use your handcart on heavy stuff it’s really not that bad. It’s healthier than a office job. All my bros got dad bods and I’m the only one in good shape. And $39.60 an hour now… amazing.
@@isaacmarin9353 We will see how you are in 20 years. I guarantee that the job takes its toll on your physical well being. I also kept in shape, stayed active, and ate well. It will still get you.
@@losoa4687 That is not what I am implying at all. I learned that "with age, comes wisdom". I did it, I experienced it, I don't want others to experience the problems that I had. You have twisted the whole story. No one can predict the future. Get back to me after 28 years of UPS driving and we can renew this conversation. Best of luck to all. Peace brother. ✌️
@@losoa4687 OK, boss. You seem to have a problem with me. I didn't mean for you to get so riled up about my experience as a UPS delivery man. I'm out. Have great prosperous and healthy life. 👍
@@losoa4687 when someone speaks from experience, you should listen. You cannot compare your FIVE yrs to their THIRTY years. It's like comparing kindergarten to high school.
@@trawlins396 and there never will be The company looks at it as ok this is just another way to get them to quit, not come in, I mean you can say it saves them money but the companies overall profit for years on years end they can afford it just don't want to cause they want people to actually show up to work and struggle every way possible. This company man I'm telling you is evil and greed rules over employees
@@trawlins396 oh here we go I knew that was coming. well first off you need to be 21 to drive and actually 50% or so of the drivers started at 18 or 19 working in the wearhouse making there way up to a driver position so they had to wait and actually pass driving school wich isnt easy ,there is a 5 year progression you are in until you reach top pay, you constantly are harassed by management, any route has an average of 200 stops and 50 pick ups, the work is not easy by any means, your driver has anywhere from 15 to 20 years with the company so I'd say yeah they should earn 46 47 dollars an hour and many other key points I've not listed but off of the ones I have listed I'd say yeah pay them they have earned it
@@ssjohnny6311 what is your point???? I already know they earn every penny. My husband has been driving for them for 7 years. Its a lot of work. You clearly misunderstood something.
Take the big bulk in the hallway out first if it is gonna be in your way. Not every piece just whatever is in the way from you being able to walk enough to get packages out of your shelves then hit air and business. When I work in a city thats the best way to move fast, I also make it so my last air sets me up closest to my business.
I wish the DIAD cradles worked on our trucks. I drive in Toledo. We have 125ish trucks in our fleet and 3/4 of the DIAD cradles don't charge or display map nav. When ever we bring it up to management we're told that thr replacement cradles are on back order. They've been on back order for a year now.....
I'm confused, I don't see PAL stickers, only the old way of using wax pens and sequence numbers. PAL has been around our area for almost two decades... Or so. I use to run 180S/900P and metro of 50S/1,200P. Broke a lot of springs.
I always wondered this, Is there a software that you put the packages in and it routes them efficiently? Or does someone has to manually schedule the stops on the route?
They I would imagine something similar to Fedex. It’s a app that shows all the stops on a map and has pin drops of each stop. The software will plotted automatically to have a start/first stop to last stop/end day. And it alllows you to use built in navigation to guide you automatically to each stop. After each package is scanned and marked as delivered on the scanner the app will automatically remove that pin/stop off the map
We have a device call a DIAD that have stops/packages for the day program in it. Does the software do it efficiently? I would say 50/50, dispatch people can sometimes rearrange the stops to make it more efficient. Once I know the route, I just do it the way I feel is more efficient
We have what's called ORION and it's a program that lays out our trace for us after all the stops have been uploaded. Some times it's amazing, most times it's a dumpster fire and you're better off just memorizing your entire route and making up the trace as ya go.
@@elexust730 I live in Texas as well. My brother in law is a higher up for ups and has been trying to get me to come drive for him for years. I’m discouraged over the navigation portion. I’m not entirely sure how y’all get around with a gps. Could you make a video over that please.
Does the scanner have gps on it? I didn’t know if it does or not. I’m close to being a driver at my hub and was just wondering how you navigated from house to house
I was recently offered a 22.4 position from off the street. Haven't started integrad yet. I'm having second thoughts because I heard back they run the combo drivers like a dog. Plus it's not the same pay scale. Thoughts??
It’s a lot of work but more than likely you will move up to a FT driver within a year or two, I haven’t heard yet of 22.4 being in that position all 4yrs. Once you move over to a FT you’ll be on that pay scale
was this your packet route? if you're finishing a 170 stop route by 4pm you are killing it! most new drivers can't finish that many stops by 4pm. it also depends on the route I don't know about other centers but our start time is 9am pcm then usually out the building by 915am
@@CurlousCam i hope so. the city next over is hiring drivers like crazy but the one i’m in i don’t see their hiring sign on their trucks but yet they work hell a hrs.
I work for USPS. theres a regular UPS driver that delivers pallets to our station on the daily. He always talks about how the work at UPS is less grueling in comparison to working at USPS. And that the pay is much better….I’m low key starting to consider switching to UPS. 👀
Now I’ve only worked at ups but I assumed usps would be easier physically considering you deliver 95% mail. Where as ups delivers boxes that go up to 130lbs.
@@isaacmarin9353 that percentage is definitely off lol. A ton of packages go out each day. At least at my station. But I guess it could be less grueling for some depending on your route, seniority, etc. it’s all perspective! But the pay does look better at ups.
@@librageminilibra never heard anything back and got sick and tired of calling everyday just for them to tell me no availability so I just got in at FedEx Express
Do the packages at ups have SID numbers like FedEx? And if so, how do you run your route(s)? In order of package number? Or out of order by what next stop is closest?
I haven’t heard anything yet, just been thrown on a few heavy routes that I don’t know, so it doesn’t leave much time to record. But I’ll post another one here soon
I’m 52 and am thinking of doing the package car driver position. I did FEDEX Express back in the day, X Military.could stand to loose some weight and have one bad knee do you think I could make it? Also have a CDL I may try and get on the reefer side in about a year.
I am a FedEx ground driver. What I would do to have a nice clean truck like that and deliver in the city. Just put in my application and its peak season. Hopefully i can get in.
Every UPS video I see that someone uploads always has a nice sort , do y’all sort your truck before u hit the road ? Or are the sorters at my center just complete trash
170 resi stops with no pickups? Piece of cake..... The hardest routes are balancing deliveries w/ pickups... never enough time in the day, especially when you leave at 930am and have to make service.
Oh yeah super easy, I get bumped off so often because of it 🤣 I don’t understand leaving at 9:30, I dislike it when that happens since my area 35 minutes away, I am not going to make 7 10:30 commits
Resi routes are the dream. Just got my first bid route after 2 years of driving. 120-170 stops outside of peak, 250-400 pieces and about 50ish miles. Oh and only 3 scheduled pick ups👌🏼
@@IsolatedEcho1 Yep, resi routes are the best.... And also you don’t have to worry about parking lots, loading docks etc. & the possibility of someone hitting your truck. Just release & go, no signatures unless it’s required. Yes, peak season sucks on resi routes, but management will get you help. Apartments suck because every stop is usually on the 2nd or 3rd floor lol 😂 , but I’d take apartments anyday vs. delivering to businesses & having to wait for signatures etc.
@@poker_18rs92 I’ve done resi routes the last couple peaks. 300ish stops with 500 piece days, but tight neighborhoods. Only real challenge was finding every package for each stop because the shelves were stuffed. Good paychecks to make up for it at least
@FunkinTacoDo exactly what they have taught you and don’t deviate from it. It’s hard work but when you’ve learnt your route it’s pretty much routine. But the rewards and pay are excellent!👍 good luck
So how do you like UPS over FedEx express? Like obviously the work is a ton more but how are the vehicles? Are there enough trucks, how is the route and ect... My FedEx station doesn't have enough trucks so I end up waiting for one and half the time they are huge TURDS! TOO.
Vehicles are great! Granted we are one of the bigger hubs so we tend get newest of equipment. Plenty of trucks for all the drivers, I like that I don’t have to load my own truck anymore. I’m 22.4 driver basically a swing driver but only for one city. Usually I get the same route on weekdays and different routes on Saturday. My weekday route is pretty simple, mostly residential with one or two businesses, no pickups usually. Saturday route is pure hell majorly of the time.
@@elexust730 How was was the switch to UPS from FedEx? Are procedures about the same? I'd assume learning their DIAD over the LEO is a learning curve. I'm seriously thinking of applying now for USP. And they have an opening in my city's station. I'm kinda over the FedEx crap.
@@mn2010mz3 I simply just applied to an open position, road test, intergrad school (1 week class), and 30 day probation. Diad is simple, should only take few days to a week to get use to it
The Hiring process take up to 3 years it’s not easy to become a ups or FedEx delivery driver you have to be physical fit and in shape you have to be able to lift up 200 pounds
I’m a rookie as well (only eight months in, does that still count as being a rookie?) I’m currently laid off, but I cannot wait to get back to the driver’s seat.
I’m 8 months into, lol still consider myself rookie because I’m always learning something new. I’ve been laid off since mid January working hub T-F and only drive on Saturday
Highly considering switching from FedEx Express to UPS. Do I need to enter as a seasonal driver to get into UPS or can I apply to any regular permanent position?
Sorry but I have to mention...you leave the package car door open, and you don't use the 3 point contact to get out of the truck. My advice to you. Check more often the lifting and lowering rules. Good luck in this career.
Bulkhead door open? I never heard of it not being okay for leaving the side doors of the package car open. I know in the video I left the bulkhead door open when I went to raise the back door open, but close it after I found the package, just did not show it in the video. Maybe because I am not facing the bulkhead door when closing it may seem that I am leaving it open when exiting with the package. But yeah 3 points of contact is something I need to work on.
Thanks for the video! I am 58 years old, retire from the USAF. Thinking about working for UPS. There is an opening for package handler/cover driver. What do you think about a 58 year old working at UPS?
I’m 57, started at 55 so it can be done (I work out and am in excellent shape). I also started during the Covid craziness and quickly moved into a driver position - I could not do that today.
I understand why you're concerned, but people waste way too much time worrying about age. It's not a beauty contest; no one cares about your age as long as you're capable of performing the job. With that said, you should be fine as long as you're fairly active now, i.e., tennis, weights, jogging etc. I hope you decided to move forward with it.
I respect you all work, I had to cover a guy route who was out last week, he has the post office stop. I got to see the behind the scene, a lot darn work.
If you havent gone through integrad yet, practice your 5s and 10s. In your first 30 days they just want to see you getting progressively better so dont be afraid to make mistakes. Just dont hit anything or get hurt and you'll be good
I've been at ups for 10 years at a package hadler waiting to go driver. When I first got hired I was told the waiting list was 3 years after I completed 3 years I was told 6 after I completed 6 I was told 10 now I'm being told 12.
Hey, I'm curious. I saw that you left Fedex Express for UPS, why did you decide to leave? Is there a big difference in workload? How does the pay compare to UPS? What do you think of UPS compared to Fedex? I'm interested in becoming a driver and I have an opportunity to start part time in UPS in the warehouse and work my way up... Thanks!
UPS was my goal and Express was a step to get there. I do 100% more work at UPS, the workload is higher. Right now, I am only making $1 more but I work more hours so my check compared to Express is about $150 more a paycheck. However, in 3 yrs I will be making over $17/hr more than I would have If I stayed at Express. UPS is a lot of work, some shitty days and some good days, but the benefits, pay, insurance, and union make it worth being there for a bit.
I am currently working my way up at UPS to become a driver. I currently work preload shift early in the morning we usually start between 4am-5am and usally are done around 9am definitely is a lot of work and definitely some very heavy days but all the drivers say it’s worth the wait because of the pay and benefits.
@@zanelockwood6549 Oh ok cool, yeah I was curious about that. How could I go the temporary cover driver route then? Cause right now I would have to spend half or almost a year in the warehouse before even getting to drive. Makes it tough cause it's only part time hours.. I guess people work double shifts to survive during that time period? Thanks!
@@Gr8Stowe I appreciate that comment for real but in my area they aren’t hiring for full time drivers Right now. Can’t wait to jump in the fire and start a real career 🙌🏽
Take everything you learn at Fedex and throw it out the window. UPS drivers and FedEx drivers have almost nothing in common. UPS has to do it right but FedEx can do whatever they like.
@@elexust730 how is it working in the hub because I’m trying to get out of Amazon warehouse just not my thing working in warehouse anymore. I’m also waiting for usps which I know a lot of people say it can be months so I’m debating if I should take the UPS or just wait for the usps
@@snkr_2378 I never worked in the hub for ups, so I can’t give any information on that, sorry. I was off the street hire coming from Fedex/Amazon driver. More than likely you probably will not either, just depending how big your center is, mines is semi big so we have plenty of routes to go around. UPS and USPS are both good in pay wise, benefits and insurance. So that’s hard pick.
I learn them word for word, it was hard as hell. But I would study one at a time until I was able to repeat it verbally and write it out. Once I felt that I had it down I move on to the next one and do same thing but I also repeated the previous one as well.
I passed integrad in may of 2022. I made seniority in July 2022. It’s truly the best job I’ve ever had. I love working in solitude, listening to music or podcasts and getting paid well to do so.
@FunkinTaco piece of shit but updates are helping with it freezing and stuff like that
@@Nick-oj5ll how is the pay? Does it increase?
@@truckersluck5111 after 4 years you make top rate
Hello can anyone help me with what do i need to study before going to integrad school I want to make sure I pass don’t know what kind of test they make you do but I really want to become a UPS driver in the future I sure would appreciate any driver that could helo out thank you
Now keep doing that for the next 30+ years.
I've been a Delivery Driver since 1985 and still have fun doing the job.
Don't look at how many stops you have just look at it as 1(or more) less package(s) in the truck.
Keep a box of Dog Biscuits with you.
Nothing stops a dog coming at you faster than a couple of treats thrown at them...
It's also funny to watch them bark and chomp on a treat at the same time.
Good idea!
David do you have tips on non cdl test for dmv
I need help on remembering my 5s and 10s, any tips for me. Because a lot of people not getting the job because they can’t remember them.
@@bigbezo5501 I wrote them down a bunch of times, which helped, but what really helped me was recording myself saying them clearly and at a decent pace (not too fast or slow) and listening to the recordings over and over while trying to say it back along with my voice on the recording... Worked like a charm, I had everything down by the 3rd day in
@@YANCEYLIFTS I had to listen to the 5's and 10's for it to stick.... I was VERY familiar with the Smith System 😆
Good shit. You killed it. Fellow upser, stay focused and keep your Mental and physical health up to par. We live a life not many understand.
I need help on remembering my 5s and 10s, any tips
@@bigbezo5501 for the 5s… I used the acronym ALL GOOD KIDS LIKE MILK. I’ll send you a link to the video to remember the ten. I would literally let it play and quiz myself after the video.
@@taewhitney9160 All Good Kids Like Milk is a great acronym for the 5’s. I just started studying today and will be transferring from warehouse to driver sometime this year
@@Chadthefatherbear I swear I just saw your comment on another iOS video . Good luck bro . I’m going to do the temp delivery driving . I was in the warehouse for a year but had to leave due to financial struggles cuz in my region ups warehouse is only part time . I had to quit and re apply . But if all is good and god let’s it be I could get my seniority back . Gotta love being part of the union , they will back you up
In the middle of my qualifying route now. Here’s to the rookies! I hope you continue to do well, because I plan to do the same!
I’m currently a season helper for UPS. I got the job through my girlfriend’s friend in college and I’m in love with the delivery job! I can’t wait to be 21 so I can deliver packages. I love driving and this fits my style.
You got it made bro. That truck looks nice and clean. The load quality looks really good. It would be nice if we could go out like that.
He probably does that himself. I know I have to come in early and organize and write down spa numbers
I’m going to driving school in July when I turn 21. Been working for UPS since I graduated 2-3 years ago, can’t wait to start driving.
I just passed my integrad I'll be driving out of Temecula California starting march 8🔒👍🏼
Tomorrow I go on my first ride along
That’s great!! How’s it going?
How's it been?
Temecula or diamond valley
How did u past your 5s and 10s I need help with remembering them.
I just finished my second day with my on car sup. I feel great but nervous! this is hyping me up so much you killed it!
Take your time dont rush and def buy a battery bank for your phone
Were you allowed to use gps to navigate to your stop or did the sup discourage the use of gps. Thanks
Tap the horn at approach. Keep your hand off the shifter until you stop. Use handbrake and pull mirror. Beautiful load 😍
safety first and one stop at a time just always have them flashers on when ur making stops don’t want to get observed without them on
Thank you for sharing!
Awsome ! I started as a 22.4 bid this past fall and working hard too. Congratulations!
Just became a 22.4 last week let's get this money stay safe out there
Same 🥳🥳….congrats to u both..let’s be safe and get this money 💪
So I'm only driving Saturday's because peak season is over getting my hours at the hub
Yesterday was my 5th Saturday driving alone I love it long days but I don't mind it
Wait you got sent back to the building as a 22.4? I was a cover and got sent back but recently promoted to 22.4 now I’m never going back lol
I'm a preloader that just signed the RPCD bid sheet yesterday. Can't wait to start my career :)
Did you start driving?
@@trawlins396 I did indeed! Although I'm a 22.4, I've been working as a driver for about 3 months at this point.
no hand trucks for the bigger / heavier packages? love the content. thanks.
You did great 👍
Good video. Thanks for posting.
1964 I had 100 stops 100 miles and 24 pickups, loaded my truck in am, unloaded in pm, hated to see the sun go down . Not allowed to wear shorts in summer and wore the bus driver hat ,
Please please keep both hands on the steering wheel for your own safety while driving. Blow the horn at each stop, 3 points of contact in and out of the vehicle. Nice route to have with the homes being so close to the street. Nice job👍🏽.
Oh yeah…get a handcart for the big stuff. So much easier😉
I need help with remembering my 5s and 10s, any tips
In manual transmission i often like keeping my right hand off the wheel on my lap or to shift
I have always wondered what type of hand truck UPS uses? I imagine it has to work well for heavy packages as well as having the ability to hold multiple packages.
Well if supervisor ride with you is few points you need to care about it
1 driving hands always parallel holding steering.
2 no need to grab shifter is an automatic transmission
3 info notice fill up
4 never deliver a damaged or open package
5 packages obstructing your view
6 were is your handler aid (hand truck)
7 costumer helping with packages what if she gets hurts
8 leave packages unattended behind the truck
Just keep working safe
Damn I would take 170 stops 265 pieces on a resi route any day my resi route usually gets 220 240 stops on a regular day 205 on a easy day
I forgot I was watching a video. Was jamming to the song. Good video!
Thanks! I love that song.
Awesome vid! Way cool!
would have gotten written up for parking on wrong side of street in my day, and also, that was a sweet load compared to what I was used to
Always Maintain 3 Points of Contact Getting On & Off Package Car
UPS is a VERY demanding job, long hours and very physical. The wear and tear on your body really takes its toll after several years. Especially hard on the knees and hips. Back and shoulders suffer too. The long hours make it really tough on family life. With all that being said, you do earn a good wage with great benefits. But you earn every single penny of both. Retirement is pretty decent too. This job isn't for the weak or lazy. I have always said that UPS demands 100% of your physical and mental abilities 100% of the time,.....and THAT will wear a person down over time.
It’s not as bad anymore. Work/life balance is pretty good now. You just have to request to be put on the 9.5 list. I only work 42-45 hours a week. And I just hit 5 years so I got that third week of vacation, my 5 option days, and 1 option week. Plus 7 sick days a year. And as far as the wear and tear as long as you work with good form and use your handcart on heavy stuff it’s really not that bad. It’s healthier than a office job. All my bros got dad bods and I’m the only one in good shape. And $39.60 an hour now… amazing.
@@isaacmarin9353 We will see how you are in 20 years. I guarantee that the job takes its toll on your physical well being. I also kept in shape, stayed active, and ate well. It will still get you.
@@losoa4687 That is not what I am implying at all. I learned that "with age, comes wisdom". I did it, I experienced it, I don't want others to experience the problems that I had. You have twisted the whole story. No one can predict the future. Get back to me after 28 years of UPS driving and we can renew this conversation. Best of luck to all. Peace brother. ✌️
@@losoa4687 OK, boss. You seem to have a problem with me. I didn't mean for you to get so riled up about my experience as a UPS delivery man. I'm out. Have great prosperous and healthy life. 👍
@@losoa4687 when someone speaks from experience, you should listen. You cannot compare your FIVE yrs to their THIRTY years. It's like comparing kindergarten to high school.
Union is a must brothers and sisters the fight never stops with this company
And theres still no AC. Ridiculous.
@@trawlins396 and there never will be
The company looks at it as ok this is just another way to get them to quit, not come in, I mean you can say it saves them money but the companies overall profit for years on years end they can afford it just don't want to cause they want people to actually show up to work and struggle every way possible.
This company man I'm telling you is evil and greed rules over employees
@@ssjohnny6311 they may not be the nicest employers but UPS drivers are paid the most compared to Amazon, FedEx, USPS, etc.
@@trawlins396 oh here we go
I knew that was coming. well first off you need to be 21 to drive and actually 50% or so of the drivers started at 18 or 19 working in the wearhouse making there way up to a driver position so they had to wait and actually pass driving school wich isnt easy ,there is a 5 year progression you are in until you reach top pay, you constantly are harassed by management, any route has an average of 200 stops and 50 pick ups, the work is not easy by any means, your driver has anywhere from 15 to 20 years with the company so I'd say yeah they should earn 46 47 dollars an hour and many other key points I've not listed but off of the ones I have listed I'd say yeah pay them they have earned it
@@ssjohnny6311 what is your point???? I already know they earn every penny. My husband has been driving for them for 7 years. Its a lot of work. You clearly misunderstood something.
Take the big bulk in the hallway out first if it is gonna be in your way. Not every piece just whatever is in the way from you being able to walk enough to get packages out of your shelves then hit air and business. When I work in a city thats the best way to move fast, I also make it so my last air sets me up closest to my business.
So basically you’re saying skip the first stop and go to the big package to deliver that one first to get it out the way of your walking path?
@@evonneyoung7183 only if it will be in your way to find packages as you make your deliveries. Unless you're on a rural route
I'm a 6 month rookie myself, One package at a time.
I wish the DIAD cradles worked on our trucks. I drive in Toledo. We have 125ish trucks in our fleet and 3/4 of the DIAD cradles don't charge or display map nav. When ever we bring it up to management we're told that thr replacement cradles are on back order. They've been on back order for a year now.....
Lol unfortunately barely any of ours work either they won’t fix them since we are getting the new ones soon
I'm confused, I don't see PAL stickers, only the old way of using wax pens and sequence numbers. PAL has been around our area for almost two decades... Or so. I use to run 180S/900P and metro of 50S/1,200P. Broke a lot of springs.
Run that aisle of irregs after your airs and clear it so you can walk.
NICE ROUTE.
Ring the doorbell rookie!
Post peak 170 stops that is really light. Today done 195 stops
I always wondered this, Is there a software that you put the packages in and it routes them efficiently? Or does someone has to manually schedule the stops on the route?
They I would imagine something similar to Fedex. It’s a app that shows all the stops on a map and has pin drops of each stop. The software will plotted automatically to have a start/first stop to last stop/end day. And it alllows you to use built in navigation to guide you automatically to each stop. After each package is scanned and marked as delivered on the scanner the app will automatically remove that pin/stop off the map
We have a device call a DIAD that have stops/packages for the day program in it. Does the software do it efficiently? I would say 50/50, dispatch people can sometimes rearrange the stops to make it more efficient. Once I know the route, I just do it the way I feel is more efficient
@@elexust730 they have specific employees at my center that plan routes. Not sure about others.
We have what's called ORION and it's a program that lays out our trace for us after all the stops have been uploaded. Some times it's amazing, most times it's a dumpster fire and you're better off just memorizing your entire route and making up the trace as ya go.
@@elexust730 I live in Texas as well. My brother in law is a higher up for ups and has been trying to get me to come drive for him for years. I’m discouraged over the navigation portion. I’m not entirely sure how y’all get around with a gps. Could you make a video over that please.
Great job but don’t forget to fold in the mirrors at each stop, remember on roads will pull up randomly.
lol you havnt got time to do that 😂🤣🤣🤣
nice vid, thanks for sharing. !?: any idea where to go or look for them 2nd hand step vans for sale?
UPS disassembles their step vans for scrap once they're retired
Does the scanner have gps on it? I didn’t know if it does or not. I’m close to being a driver at my hub and was just wondering how you navigated from house to house
I was recently offered a 22.4 position from off the street. Haven't started integrad yet. I'm having second thoughts because I heard back they run the combo drivers like a dog. Plus it's not the same pay scale. Thoughts??
It’s a lot of work but more than likely you will move up to a FT driver within a year or two, I haven’t heard yet of 22.4 being in that position all 4yrs. Once you move over to a FT you’ll be on that pay scale
Only a 50 cent difference. Plus you'll be FT in 1 year or 2
was this your packet route? if you're finishing a 170 stop route by 4pm you are killing it! most new drivers can't finish that many stops by 4pm. it also depends on the route I don't know about other centers but our start time is 9am pcm then usually out the building by 915am
my ups driver drives around the neighborhood still around 8-9 pm with his flash light almost every single day.
@@russ1376 Hopefully that changes soon.
@@CurlousCam i hope so. the city next over is hiring drivers like crazy but the one i’m in i don’t see their hiring sign on their trucks but yet they work hell a hrs.
Yep, this was my packet route
@@elexust730 what's your start time?
120 stops before lunch? Damn . You are good
Very Good!!!!!
I work for USPS. theres a regular UPS driver that delivers pallets to our station on the daily. He always talks about how the work at UPS is less grueling in comparison to working at USPS. And that the pay is much better….I’m low key starting to consider switching to UPS. 👀
Now I’ve only worked at ups but I assumed usps would be easier physically considering you deliver 95% mail. Where as ups delivers boxes that go up to 130lbs.
I just resigned from USPS and now waiting for my date for UPS road test
@@isaacmarin9353 that percentage is definitely off lol. A ton of packages go out each day. At least at my station. But I guess it could be less grueling for some depending on your route, seniority, etc. it’s all perspective! But the pay does look better at ups.
@@snkr_2378 nice! any updates on your road test?
@@librageminilibra never heard anything back and got sick and tired of calling everyday just for them to tell me no availability so I just got in at FedEx Express
didnt fill out info notice? might have missed it through the editing cuts but didnt see a mirror pull or 4 ways once. ...
Cool music in the background
Do the packages at ups have SID numbers like FedEx? And if so, how do you run your route(s)? In order of package number? Or out of order by what next stop is closest?
Yeah we have SID (called HIN at UPS). With the new boards we have I run the routes by whatever stop is closest.
Are you not allowed to post while working anymore?? Been waiting for another video.. thanks for sharing
I haven’t heard anything yet, just been thrown on a few heavy routes that I don’t know, so it doesn’t leave much time to record. But I’ll post another one here soon
I’m 52 and am thinking of doing the package car driver position. I did FEDEX Express back in the day, X Military.could stand to loose some weight and have one bad knee do you think I could make it? Also have a CDL I may try and get on the reefer side in about a year.
You can always give it try, I will say your first 30 days is tough
Nice video I’m FedEx driver but I’m transitioning to freight driver now wish me luck
Same here bro ! Good luck !
I am a FedEx ground driver. What I would do to have a nice clean truck like that and deliver in the city. Just put in my application and its peak season. Hopefully i can get in.
Every UPS video I see that someone uploads always has a nice sort , do y’all sort your truck before u hit the road ? Or are the sorters at my center just complete trash
cmon now you know aint no loaders organizing no trucks that well of course she sorted it.
I touch a bit before I hit road
@@elexust730 oh okay 👌🏻 good shit u we’re done at 4:40 wit a load like that your a beast ! My ass would of milked that till 7pm 😂😅
@@geeside362 lol I usually do but I was trying to get home by 7 because camera was delivered.
Not hating but that didn’t look like a good load to me. Trust me I’ve seen worse but I’ve seen much better too
Do you get overtime if you are a combo driver or just 8 a day
Don’t forget to knock on the door ✊for me
Driving that grand long truck
Interesting
Month ago Saturday I done 12 apts with 235 stops….. sucks bro
I’m nervous I’m on my last week of my 30 day probation
170 resi stops with no pickups? Piece of cake..... The hardest routes are balancing deliveries w/ pickups... never enough time in the day, especially when you leave at 930am and have to make service.
Oh yeah super easy, I get bumped off so often because of it 🤣 I don’t understand leaving at 9:30, I dislike it when that happens since my area 35 minutes away, I am not going to make 7 10:30 commits
Resi routes are the dream. Just got my first bid route after 2 years of driving. 120-170 stops outside of peak, 250-400 pieces and about 50ish miles. Oh and only 3 scheduled pick ups👌🏼
@@IsolatedEcho1 Yep, resi routes are the best.... And also you don’t have to worry about parking lots, loading docks etc. & the possibility of someone hitting your truck. Just release & go, no signatures unless it’s required. Yes, peak season sucks on resi routes, but management will get you help. Apartments suck because every stop is usually on the 2nd or 3rd floor lol 😂 , but I’d take apartments anyday vs. delivering to businesses & having to wait for signatures etc.
Must be nice working the suburbs
Do 200 stops in bklyn with pick ups.
Whole different world.
Traffic, no parking, double park cars.
@@poker_18rs92 I’ve done resi routes the last couple peaks. 300ish stops with 500 piece days, but tight neighborhoods. Only real challenge was finding every package for each stop because the shelves were stuffed. Good paychecks to make up for it at least
I’m a UPS driver! And make an amazing living!!!
@FunkinTacoDo exactly what they have taught you and don’t deviate from it. It’s hard work but when you’ve learnt your route it’s pretty much routine. But the rewards and pay are excellent!👍 good luck
It doesn't look so bad, it looks like nice easy houses to me, Im a driver in Los Angeles Westwood where it's full of apartments and high rises
Yeah that route was pretty easy, miss those days. Now stuck doing either bunch business or apartment routes
So how do you like UPS over FedEx express? Like obviously the work is a ton more but how are the vehicles? Are there enough trucks, how is the route and ect... My FedEx station doesn't have enough trucks so I end up waiting for one and half the time they are huge TURDS! TOO.
Vehicles are great! Granted we are one of the bigger hubs so we tend get newest of equipment. Plenty of trucks for all the drivers, I like that I don’t have to load my own truck anymore. I’m 22.4 driver basically a swing driver but only for one city. Usually I get the same route on weekdays and different routes on Saturday. My weekday route is pretty simple, mostly residential with one or two businesses, no pickups usually. Saturday route is pure hell majorly of the time.
@@elexust730 thanks for the info!
@@elexust730 How was was the switch to UPS from FedEx? Are procedures about the same? I'd assume learning their DIAD over the LEO is a learning curve. I'm seriously thinking of applying now for USP. And they have an opening in my city's station. I'm kinda over the FedEx crap.
@@mn2010mz3 I simply just applied to an open position, road test, intergrad school (1 week class), and 30 day probation. Diad is simple, should only take few days to a week to get use to it
@@elexust730 They made you do a road Test Prior to Integrad? How long was your experience?
are the packages you deliver ever really heavy? I’m not the biggest person in the world so I’m just curious about that
Yeah a get a few heavy packages
I’m a ups driver. Currently a 22.4 but I can’t wait till I become a actual FT driver to reach that top pay. How long have you been driving?
I been driving with UPS for about 6 months now. I think have one more before I go FT
What’s 22.4?
I’m Fulltime and I won’t hit top pay until I hit 4 years
Do you get overtime if you are a combo driver
@@carlosmendoza8753 yes you do
Orion is the best thing since sliced bread!!!
The Hiring process take up to 3 years it’s not easy to become a ups or FedEx delivery driver you have to be physical fit and in shape you have to be able to lift up 200 pounds
All of that is incorrect
70 lbs is the max you are required to lift without help Jack, and everything else you said is completely wrong too!
I’m a rookie as well (only eight months in, does that still count as being a rookie?) I’m currently laid off, but I cannot wait to get back to the driver’s seat.
I’m 8 months into, lol still consider myself rookie because I’m always learning something new. I’ve been laid off since mid January working hub T-F and only drive on Saturday
@@elexust730 likewise! Hoping it ends soon. Best of luck to you!!
@@elexust730 is your pay still the same working in the hub?
@@evonneyoung7183 Yep it is
Why do they layoff and let you drive on Saturday?
I’ve been trying to get into UPS For so long ! Its really hard to find a position in my area 😭
I know it’s hard! Took me a year and half until I seen an open position was posted
Highly considering switching from FedEx Express to UPS. Do I need to enter as a seasonal driver to get into UPS or can I apply to any regular permanent position?
You can apply for any position but at the moment all the jobs that are posted will be on seasonal position.
Do you get health benefits etc right away or after 90 days or something?
I received it after my 30 day probation period but varies from region to region.
For a driver it’s immediate after you complete your training. For preload and twilight workers it takes 9 months
Sorry but I have to mention...you leave the package car door open, and you don't use the 3 point contact to get out of the truck. My advice to you. Check more often the lifting and lowering rules. Good luck in this career.
Bulkhead door open? I never heard of it not being okay for leaving the side doors of the package car open. I know in the video I left the bulkhead door open when I went to raise the back door open, but close it after I found the package, just did not show it in the video. Maybe because I am not facing the bulkhead door when closing it may seem that I am leaving it open when exiting with the package. But yeah 3 points of contact is something I need to work on.
Thanks for the video! I am 58 years old, retire from the USAF. Thinking about working for UPS. There is an opening for package handler/cover driver. What do you think about a 58 year old working at UPS?
I've seen many folks over 50 doing ups package driver.
I’m 57, started at 55 so it can be done (I work out and am in excellent shape). I also started during the Covid craziness and quickly moved into a driver position - I could not do that today.
I understand why you're concerned, but people waste way too much time worrying about age. It's not a beauty contest; no one cares about your age as long as you're capable of performing the job. With that said, you should be fine as long as you're fairly active now, i.e., tennis, weights, jogging etc. I hope you decided to move forward with it.
If I wasn't a carrier for USPS I'd definitely consider UPS
I respect you all work, I had to cover a guy route who was out last week, he has the post office stop. I got to see the behind the scene, a lot darn work.
im a canada post carrier, but we don't have door to door mail anymore so we do all our delivery to community mailboxes
Every time that you get a package on shells don't you have to push it I heard that they do that to save time
Once I deliver my last package in my reach zone I move packages up, just didn’t show it in video.
I have a question guys does anyone no how to study for the non cdl for dmv . I’ve come close to passing twice .
No 3 points of contact at the first stop…. Warning letter!
I start as a full time 22.4 driver next week, any advice or tips
If you havent gone through integrad yet, practice your 5s and 10s. In your first 30 days they just want to see you getting progressively better so dont be afraid to make mistakes. Just dont hit anything or get hurt and you'll be good
your diad work lol... I have to run my route with 2 diad, to have a extra battery lol...
I'm jealous you have map nav. Its a gamble to get map nav at my HUB
Lol don’t worry, I don’t have it anymore 🤣💀
@7:50 I always assumed driver slowed down on delivery to prolong the shift. SMH but to hear this woman confirm my assumption is crazy to me.
After your 1st 30 days did you have to do a follow up ride along with your sup?
Yes 👍
Get those flashers on lol
I've been at ups for 10 years at a package hadler waiting to go driver. When I first got hired I was told the waiting list was 3 years after I completed 3 years I was told 6 after I completed 6 I was told 10 now I'm being told 12.
Brahhh
What state?
If you REALLY want to drive move to an area that needs drivers.
Salt lake city utah.
Worked for UPS for 4 years, drove 2 years, actually enjoyed it but management has gone to crap
what city you work for
I need tips on remembering my 5s and 10s
I just repeatedly wrote them down. I study one at time, repeatedly wrote it down and said out loud until I had it down.
Hey, I'm curious. I saw that you left Fedex Express for UPS, why did you decide to leave? Is there a big difference in workload? How does the pay compare to UPS? What do you think of UPS compared to Fedex? I'm interested in becoming a driver and I have an opportunity to start part time in UPS in the warehouse and work my way up... Thanks!
UPS was my goal and Express was a step to get there. I do 100% more work at UPS, the workload is higher. Right now, I am only making $1 more but I work more hours so my check compared to Express is about $150 more a paycheck. However, in 3 yrs I will be making over $17/hr more than I would have If I stayed at Express. UPS is a lot of work, some shitty days and some good days, but the benefits, pay, insurance, and union make it worth being there for a bit.
@@elexust730 Good to know, thanks!
I am currently working my way up at UPS to become a driver. I currently work preload shift early in the morning we usually start between 4am-5am and usally are done around 9am definitely is a lot of work and definitely some very heavy days but all the drivers say it’s worth the wait because of the pay and benefits.
UPS is unionized. Benefits are much better and if you go the TCD route and qualify before going full time you start off at way higher pay.
@@zanelockwood6549 Oh ok cool, yeah I was curious about that. How could I go the temporary cover driver route then? Cause right now I would have to spend half or almost a year in the warehouse before even getting to drive. Makes it tough cause it's only part time hours.. I guess people work double shifts to survive during that time period? Thanks!
Wish my navigation worked...
I miss it, got back on Tuesday and apparently the driver accidentally broke the cradle😆
I can’t wait to be a FedEx driver lol. I’m just getting the experience from FedEx then applying to UPS 😉
Did the same thing 💪🏿
Go straight to ups jump into the fire, that experience at fed ex is a waste of time trust me! You can do it 💪🏾
@@Gr8Stowe I appreciate that comment for real but in my area they aren’t hiring for full time drivers Right now. Can’t wait to jump in the fire and start a real career 🙌🏽
Take everything you learn at Fedex and throw it out the window. UPS drivers and FedEx drivers have almost nothing in common. UPS has to do it right but FedEx can do whatever they like.
What kind of camera are you using to record with?
GoPro and Iphone
Do they try to put the stops close together? Cause damn 200 stops seem like a lot if it’s spread out..
Yeah, usually high count stops are close together
@@elexust730 oh okay
So I just had a phone interview for UPS FT combination driver, what is that exactly because I’ve heard so many different answers?
That’s what I am. It’s a 22.4 driver, basically meaning if they don’t have enough work on road for you to do, they can tell you to work in the hub.
@@elexust730 how is it working in the hub because I’m trying to get out of Amazon warehouse just not my thing working in warehouse anymore. I’m also waiting for usps which I know a lot of people say it can be months so I’m debating if I should take the UPS or just wait for the usps
@@snkr_2378 I never worked in the hub for ups, so I can’t give any information on that, sorry. I was off the street hire coming from Fedex/Amazon driver. More than likely you probably will not either, just depending how big your center is, mines is semi big so we have plenty of routes to go around.
UPS and USPS are both good in pay wise, benefits and insurance. So that’s hard pick.
@@elexust730 yea I did Amazon delivery for a year and I feel like they both a major step up so I guess I’ll see about UPS since they fully offered me
@@snkr_2378 Start preparing for intergrad, learn your 5s and 10s now word for word and don’t forget them after intergrad! Good luck 🍀
that looks stressful af
I don’t understand that what means by 1000 p or 2000 p ? Anyone reply plz
Do they pay good?
💯
How do you guys learn your routes? You guys don't use GPS?
they have GPS and the more they do the route they learn it.
Yo, I’m a driver and I just want to tell you personally to slow down lol.
How did you learn your 5s and 10s by memory. I’m trying to learn them before class.
I learn them word for word, it was hard as hell. But I would study one at a time until I was able to repeat it verbally and write it out. Once I felt that I had it down I move on to the next one and do same thing but I also repeated the previous one as well.
Ok thanks
What are 5's & 10's??
@@Gr8Stowe 5 driver seeing habits and 10 points of commentary
@@elexust730 oh ok got you.. DOK questions 👌🏾
Do you have to know how to drive stick for the road test?
No and yes just depends on the warehouse you apply to has a manual which most don’t anymore.
What state do you work in if I may ask?
Texas