UPS Freight - Looking for Info??
I am looking for info on UPS freight. I know that Snowman7 is a UPS Frght road driver and I would have sent a PM to him but I’m to new to do so I will ask here. It will be good info for every!
I am looking into UPS freight as a road driver. Just looking for any details that you could give me about the job, how the bidding works, pay, what’s its like as a newbie and all that.. I am from a decent sized market, Kansas City.. I do have a friend that works as a dock worker and knows and HR guy really well, will that help me at all? I did talk to the HR guy today and he said that they have 2 open Road driver positions and will be filling them with outside people, because no one in house was bidding for them. Any info from anyone would be great! Thanks. |
Hey Dave,
I'm on my way to work but I'll post something tomorrow. I will say I love my job! Any specific questions? |
Re: UPS Freight - Looking for Info??
After re-reading your post I see you already asked some questions. Sorry bout that, I was in a hurry to leave for work.
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Right now we have a company paid pension and 50% match on 401k upto your first 7%. Family med is about $20 week for 85% and $70 week for 100%, insurance is pretty good. 8 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday and 3 sick days. Company provides uniforms. The newer Volvos are nice but you'll probably end up with an older Intertrashinal, not so nice! But cruise, AC and AM/FM are standard. We have assigned trucks that are shared with city drivers. Some barns assign the truck to the run, not the driver, check with your TM. I say right now because it all could change. The teamsters are negotiating a contract for Indianapolis and when its done each barn can vote for it. I think we'll all end up as teamsters which might mean a little extra, we'll see. Overall, I like it. I'd prefer to be independently wealthy but that's not happening! Its an easy job for the most part. The only hard part is staying awake all nite and trying to sleep in the daytime. Thats why you always see guys who pull wiggle wagons on the side of the road napping on their steering wheel! That and weather, but that's a whole different story! Just hope your not empty! |
Is it possible to apply with UPS Freight Online. If so could someone throw a link up.
I would like information on applying with this company. I'm in the Houston Area. Thanks DDT |
You have to search for an opening then apply. You need doubles and hazmat endorsements first or they wont even look at you. City drivers work days. You can also search under dock workers for dock w/cdl, this is a combo position, probably days. you can transfer to different departments once you're hired.
https://ups.iiserve.com/upsx/searchjobs.asp?OVN=Y |
Any questions about UPS (package/feeder/sleeper etc.) ask away. Unlike our "buds" in UPS Freight we still run a little different. We hope to change that just as soon as we get UPS Freight a decent contract. And we will. Retired or not, I'll still be there...I really want to see UPS Freight get a GOOD contract...
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Thanks for all the info!! I'm still in the inquiry phase of these deal, but I have talked to the HR guy who knows a guy I know. So I hope that will get me a foot in the door!
Thanks again! |
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Thanks for the info DDT |
all the major LTL cos. are represented at: www.truckingboards.com
sorry to link to a competitor..to cad's credit I like that they dont plaster ads everywhere like TB. |
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Secondly, seeing that you're from Ohio ( I presume that's the Buckeye state ), how much do you get to run in western PA ( Pittsburgh and general area ) ? Do you guys have any terminals here ? How busy is this freight lane for you guys ? Thanks in advance. |
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