Day in life of a Rookie UPS Driver/Post Peak

[@Nick-oj5ll]

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.

[@Nick-oj5ll]

@FunkinTaco piece of shit but updates are helping with it freezing and stuff like that

[@truckersluck5111]

@@Nick-oj5ll how is the pay? Does it increase?

[@yazzu_7013]

@@truckersluck5111 after 4 years you make top rate

[@migueldepaz892]

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

[@daviddavis4883]

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.

[@trawlins396]

Good idea!

[@YANCEYLIFTS]

David do you have tips on non cdl test for dmv

[@bigbezo5501]

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.

[@23Guitardood]

@@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

[@michaelback283]

@@YANCEYLIFTS I had to listen to the 5's and 10's for it to stick.... I was VERY familiar with the Smith System 😆

[@taewhitney9160]

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.

[@bigbezo5501]

I need help on remembering my 5s and 10s, any tips

[@taewhitney9160]

@@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.

[@Chadthefatherbear]

@@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

[@ceez536]

@@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

[@BrianDavis-r1y]

5's- AIM BIG MOVING OUT, SEE 10's- CW, C4, ESSE, PU I don't know why, but that's what my brain remembered them by. I used a blank notebook and wrote out the 5s on one sheet, then the 10s on the next sheet. Strictly from memory no peaking. When done pull out the answers and grade yourself. Then put away the answers and go to 2 more blank pages. Repeat until you continually get them perfect.

[@djpendejo249]

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!

[@glock19aog21]

I just passed my integrad I'll be driving out of Temecula California starting march 8🔒👍🏼

[@schneiderj.p8696]

Tomorrow I go on my first ride along

[@evonneyoung7183]

That’s great!! How’s it going?

[@MiguelRPD]

How's it been?

[@antwonmex]

Temecula or diamond valley

[@bigbezo5501]

How did u past your 5s and 10s I need help with remembering them.

[@ImEvilDoug]

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.

[@threeg6966]

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.

[@isaacmarin9353]

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.

[@threeg6966]

@@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.

[@threeg6966]

@@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. ✌️

[@threeg6966]

@@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. 👍

[@trawlins396]

@@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.

[@ohyeahitsquack]

Tap the horn at approach. Keep your hand off the shifter until you stop. Use handbrake and pull mirror. Beautiful load 😍

[@archiemallon3144]

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 ,

[@GalvanicChoir]

I'm a preloader that just signed the RPCD bid sheet yesterday. Can't wait to start my career :)

[@trawlins396]

Did you start driving?

[@GalvanicChoir]

@@trawlins396 I did indeed! Although I'm a 22.4, I've been working as a driver for about 3 months at this point.

[@kailenpiardi2721]

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!

[@yazzu_7013]

Take your time dont rush and def buy a battery bank for your phone

[@Anonymous-xg7bu]

Were you allowed to use gps to navigate to your stop or did the sup discourage the use of gps. Thanks

[@Mark-oy1wv]

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😉

[@bigbezo5501]

I need help with remembering my 5s and 10s, any tips

[@Bryanseas]

In manual transmission i often like keeping my right hand off the wheel on my lap or to shift

[@claudiovargas9571]

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

[@zombieaddict3784]

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.

[@jimihock5]

Awsome ! I started as a 22.4 bid this past fall and working hard too. Congratulations!

[@LuisMartinez-co2wy]

Just became a 22.4 last week let's get this money stay safe out there

[@mariomessiah8862]

Same 🥳🥳….congrats to u both..let’s be safe and get this money 💪

[@LuisMartinez-co2wy]

So I'm only driving Saturday's because peak season is over getting my hours at the hub

[@LuisMartinez-co2wy]

Yesterday was my 5th Saturday driving alone I love it long days but I don't mind it

[@CarlosRamos-pd6nf]

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

[@paigebrown9241]

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

[@edwardgonzales1640]

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.

[@Nick-oj5ll]

He probably does that himself. I know I have to come in early and organize and write down spa numbers

[@ssjohnny6311]

Union is a must brothers and sisters the fight never stops with this company

[@trawlins396]

And theres still no AC. Ridiculous.

[@ssjohnny6311]

@@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]

@@ssjohnny6311 they may not be the nicest employers but UPS drivers are paid the most compared to Amazon, FedEx, USPS, etc.

[@ssjohnny6311]

@@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

[@trawlins396]

@@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.

[@MC-eh5gg]

I'm a 6 month rookie myself, One package at a time.

[@ghrbman96]

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

[@ThomasWallden]

In Sweden we were not allowed to make DR deliveries. So around 10% of all packages came back to the center everyday. This was between 2000-2006

[@mowens753]

Thank you for sharing!

[@lmnopoli]

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. 👀

[@isaacmarin9353]

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.

[@snkr_2378]

I just resigned from USPS and now waiting for my date for UPS road test

[@lmnopoli]

@@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.

[@lmnopoli]

@@snkr_2378 nice! any updates on your road test?

[@snkr_2378]

@@lmnopoli 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

[@norrrlife]

What’s up with UPS only having seasonal positions open? I can’t rely on a seasonal position to pay bills I need job security lol.

[@rainbow1021]

120 stops before lunch? Damn . You are good

[@msgtdel]

Very Good!!!!!

[@SlavikVolmon]

120 stops by lunch damn kid is a runner. I’ve been driving for ups for years now 120 is a 8 o’clock day for me with an hr lunch

[@rainbow1021]

@@SlavikVolmon agree.

[@BrianDavis-r1y]

I don't know, I didn't see any businesses, there was a few air but mostly tight little residentials. 25 / hr 120 by 2pm is doable. I'm lucky to get 60 by 1pm but a got 50 businesses, 15 being bulk docks. I don't get to my resi's till after lunch.

[@Mclovin69270]

I forgot I was watching a video. Was jamming to the song. Good video!

[@elexustilmon]

Thanks! I love that song.

[@Miracles895]

You did great 👍

[@addvisamaster9430]

Always Maintain 3 Points of Contact Getting On & Off Package Car

[@mikeee7425]

I’m a UPS driver! And make an amazing living!!!

[@mikeee7425]

@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

[@cherh22]

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.

[@jesussalgado350]

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.

[@evonneyoung7183]

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?

[@jesussalgado350]

@@evonneyoung7183 only if it will be in your way to find packages as you make your deliveries. Unless you're on a rural route

[@GuapDolo]

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?

[@OfficialCrumpdiddy]

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

[@elexustilmon]

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

[@savagesnipers9021]

@@elexustilmon they have specific employees at my center that plan routes. Not sure about others.

[@Dendell22]

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.

[@frankiesanto1796]

@@elexustilmon 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.

[@sauce8277]

The extra pickups will always be the Corporate stick-it-to-you that disgusts me about the delivery industry. Pick up and delivery routes should be separate. Period. If not, then there should be a number-limit policy that is guaranteed for peace of mind of the driver. Even if he never gets close to the limit.

[@Meno-iy3lk]

wrong, we can deliver and pickup. not a big deal

[@sauce8277]

@@Meno-iy3lk Just because your satisfied with throwing your time and life away to solely manual labor doesn't mean other people are.

[@IsolatedEcho1]

It’s route optimization. If a delivery driver can juggle pick ups with deliveries, why not. Just the name of the game

[@sauce8277]

@@IsolatedEcho1 It's the exact OPPOSITE of optimization. It would be fine if they had engineered a system like that properly.. It's like they were designing the system and were like "oh I forgot about the pick-ups. Lets just throw them at the end since we forgot", without any thought to the actual workday.

[@IsolatedEcho1]

@@sauce8277 just quit your job then 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@healthcareanalyst8064]

no hand trucks for the bigger / heavier packages? love the content. thanks.

[@renategreen1582]

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

[@russ1376]

my ups driver drives around the neighborhood still around 8-9 pm with his flash light almost every single day.

[@CurlousCam]

@@russ1376 Hopefully that changes soon.

[@russ1376]

@@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.

[@elexustilmon]

Yep, this was my packet route

[@flaco6194]

@@elexustilmon what's your start time?

[@MailmanNick]

If I wasn't a carrier for USPS I'd definitely consider UPS

[@elexustilmon]

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.

[@donairsauce2496]

im a canada post carrier, but we don't have door to door mail anymore so we do all our delivery to community mailboxes

[@solusflex5964]

I would’ve said “ fuck yu Amazon ! “ 😭

[@Yimstamus]

Great job but don’t forget to fold in the mirrors at each stop, remember on roads will pull up randomly.

[@bradsswinton]

lol you havnt got time to do that 😂🤣🤣🤣

[@pryme8107]

Woah woah woah 3 points of contact my guy

[@elexustilmon]

@@pryme8107 I know it doesn’t look like it but I actually did use 3 point of contact in the first clip using my right hand to slow grab on to the door and walk slowly down the steps, I guess technically I should have used the rail. No longer driver though went FT inside as soon as I hit my 3rd yr, kept my driver pay rate and get to do the easy work inside and more time with the family.

[@richardwillis8083]

Good video. Thanks for posting.

[@jorgeharangol4216]

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.

[@elexustilmon]

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.

[@pcooke9865]

Ring the doorbell rookie!

[@scottmattly7425]

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??

[@elexustilmon]

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

[@raymondbrown7590]

Only a 50 cent difference. Plus you'll be FT in 1 year or 2

[@adamweber7976]

didnt fill out info notice? might have missed it through the editing cuts but didnt see a mirror pull or 4 ways once. ...

[@jorgequiroz2147]

Not offend Amazon and FedExs drivers. This is a normal job at ups. It is what it is. Money. Not complaining.

[@russ1376]

not offended at all i’m driving at amazon getting paid $270 for 6 hrs of work. if i really wanted to i can work 10 hrs and make $400 carrying envelopes and tiny boxes that weight 0.5 lbs. im home before before 6pm. gotta make sure i use proper lifting posture on those ones they will break my back eventually. meanwhile my friend in UPS is breaking his back for $160 in 8 hrs. he told me he had a 8am-11pm shift. i thought he was lying until i start notice the UPS driver in my neighborhood delivering until 9-10pm almost every damn day. in amazon your scanner will literally won’t allow you to scan anything after 10hrs.

[@801bear5]

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.

[@gsxrsociety1473]

Brahhh

[@trawlins396]

What state?

[@trawlins396]

If you REALLY want to drive move to an area that needs drivers.

[@801bear5]

Salt lake city utah.

[@RockBand2Freak78]

Run that aisle of irregs after your airs and clear it so you can walk.

[@zachlevinson2402]

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?

[@elexustilmon]

Yeah we have SID (called HIN at UPS). With the new boards we have I run the routes by whatever stop is closest.

[@sethdaniel2657]

Great job! Are you still at UPS?

[@tylerscott1625]

Stay hydrated people, Afghanistan in a ACU with all our gear I can assure you is worse! Not saying you guys don’t have it bad, but there’s ways to prevent heat strokes.

[@user-ct3jp7ph3w]

Post peak 170 stops that is really light. Today done 195 stops

[@Dendell22]

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.....

[@elexustilmon]

Lol unfortunately barely any of ours work either they won’t fix them since we are getting the new ones soon

[@rachelcronin766]

Awesome vid! Way cool!

[@poker_18rs92]

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.

[@elexustilmon]

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

[@IsolatedEcho1]

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👌🏼

[@poker_18rs92]

@@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.

[@chrisoconnor9890]

Must be nice working the suburbs Do 200 stops in bklyn with pick ups. Whole different world. Traffic, no parking, double park cars.

[@IsolatedEcho1]

@@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

[@zachlevinson2402]

How’s the gps on the scanners?

[@mattrobertson4885]

Cool music in the background

[@googleuser5121]

Worked for UPS for 4 years, drove 2 years, actually enjoyed it but management has gone to crap

[@Giantjolly]

what city you work for

[@Usmcvet585]

THREE POINTS OF CONTACT! lol

[@mehoyminoy2904]

agreed ^

[@phillipcooper5168]

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

[@martyjoseph9507]

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.

[@danalvarado147]

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

[@elexustilmon]

Yeah that route was pretty easy, miss those days. Now stuck doing either bunch business or apartment routes

[@odeswx]

Orion is the best thing since sliced bread!!!

[@alternateuniverse2183]

@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.

[@en4905]

Are you not allowed to post while working anymore?? Been waiting for another video.. thanks for sharing

[@elexustilmon]

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

[@og2tone492]

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

[@Bdotdecember]

All of that is incorrect

[@pbear216]

70 lbs is the max you are required to lift without help Jack, and everything else you said is completely wrong too!

[@Lucas-mn7dt]

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

[@johnwilloughby6152]

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.

[@elexustilmon]

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

[@johnwilloughby6152]

@@elexustilmon likewise! Hoping it ends soon. Best of luck to you!!

[@evonneyoung7183]

@@elexustilmon is your pay still the same working in the hub?

[@elexustilmon]

@@evonneyoung7183 Yep it is

[@jarodbradley6122]

Why do they layoff and let you drive on Saturday?

[@jamesevans3830]

After your 1st 30 days did you have to do a follow up ride along with your sup?

[@elexustilmon]

Yes 👍

[@DD-kx8ed]

Learn the Methods and rules better than most including management and you have a job for life. Don't chase unrealistic allowances by violating those rules. Allowances are a carrot on a stick only.

[@rubenmorales5830]

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.

[@elexustilmon]

You can always give it try, I will say your first 30 days is tough

[@RDKTB83]

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.

[@elexustilmon]

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.

[@RDKTB83]

@@elexustilmon thanks for the info!

[@RDKTB83]

@@elexustilmon 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.

[@elexustilmon]

@@RDKTB83 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

[@tyler7549]

@@elexustilmon They made you do a road Test Prior to Integrad? How long was your experience?

[@ronisworld2916]

nice vid, thanks for sharing. !?: any idea where to go or look for them 2nd hand step vans for sale?

[@tefrumpzax]

UPS disassembles their step vans for scrap once they're retired

[@juicelevithekid]

Didn't pull your mirror in or use 3 points of contact

[@Soberman75]

NICE ROUTE.

[@BB-rs4sb]

Driving that grand long truck

[@ronnie2themaxxx]

No 3 points of contact at the first stop…. Warning letter!

[@jafo5421]

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.

[@Crist1an01]

Does your dispatch get mad if you scratch the vans with branches

[@elexustilmon]

@@Crist1an01 not really, my dispatch know the area I am have a bunch of low hang or tree branches that extend far out so they are lenient on it.

[@frankiealvarado6032]

are the packages you deliver ever really heavy? I’m not the biggest person in the world so I’m just curious about that

[@elexustilmon]

Yeah a get a few heavy packages

[@geeside362]

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

[@kevinbrown-pv6ig]

cmon now you know aint no loaders organizing no trucks that well of course she sorted it.

[@elexustilmon]

I touch a bit before I hit road

[@geeside362]

@@elexustilmon 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 😂😅

[@elexustilmon]

@@geeside362 lol I usually do but I was trying to get home by 7 because camera was delivered.

[@josephs8364]

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

[@LawrenceSimms]

Do you get health benefits etc right away or after 90 days or something?

[@elexustilmon]

I received it after my 30 day probation period but varies from region to region.

[@josephs8364]

For a driver it’s immediate after you complete your training. For preload and twilight workers it takes 9 months

[@EJPlayzPokemonPocket]

@@josephs8364 9 Months wow thats crazy

[@Bluegtr_r35]

Interesting

[@freddyeg6sd]

Nice video I’m FedEx driver but I’m transitioning to freight driver now wish me luck

[@bhriskytv7843]

Same here bro ! Good luck !

[@trawlins396]

How are you liking it?

[@elexustilmon]

It’s alright, good and bad days

[@itsallaboutbrass927]

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?

[@elexustilmon]

You can apply for any position but at the moment all the jobs that are posted will be on seasonal position.

[@aidanscracked831]

Don’t forget to knock on the door ✊for me

[@lildude8312]

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?

[@elexustilmon]

I been driving with UPS for about 6 months now. I think have one more before I go FT

[@llll118]

What’s 22.4?

[@graves364]

I’m Fulltime and I won’t hit top pay until I hit 4 years

[@carlosmendoza8753]

Do you get overtime if you are a combo driver

[@lildude8312]

@@carlosmendoza8753 yes you do

[@bigboi3339]

Do they try to put the stops close together? Cause damn 200 stops seem like a lot if it’s spread out..

[@elexustilmon]

Yeah, usually high count stops are close together

[@bigboi3339]

@@elexustilmon oh okay

[@jorgesantana3653]

Wish my navigation worked...

[@elexustilmon]

I miss it, got back on Tuesday and apparently the driver accidentally broke the cradle😆

[@carlosmendoza8753]

Do you get overtime if you are a combo driver or just 8 a day

[@snkr_2378]

So I just had a phone interview for UPS FT combination driver, what is that exactly because I’ve heard so many different answers?

[@elexustilmon]

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.

[@snkr_2378]

@@elexustilmon 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

[@elexustilmon]

@@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.

[@snkr_2378]

@@elexustilmon 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

[@elexustilmon]

@@snkr_2378 Start preparing for intergrad, learn your 5s and 10s now word for word and don’t forget them after intergrad! Good luck 🍀

[@jeffgerhart3238]

Hahaha after being worked for UPS 30 years it's amazing to see how unrealistic these videos are of what actually occurs through the day and what actually your Love looks like hahaha

[@throwitup1476]

What kind of camera are you using to record with?

[@elexustilmon]

GoPro and Iphone

[@arielbrito1969]

I start as a full time 22.4 driver next week, any advice or tips

[@Smoothbrain1]

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

[@leejames9999]

I can’t wait to be a FedEx driver lol. I’m just getting the experience from FedEx then applying to UPS 😉

[@elexustilmon]

Did the same thing 💪🏿

[@Gr8Stowe]

Go straight to ups jump into the fire, that experience at fed ex is a waste of time trust me! You can do it 💪🏾

[@leejames9999]

@@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 🙌🏽

[@pbear216]

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.

[@Excusemesaywhat-d9v]

Damaged packages , dropping heavy packages , customer helping you , not filling out slips (?) Sheeeesh rookie

[@elexustilmon]

lol the customer wanted to help me. Not like I ask 🤣

[@bigbezo5501]

I need tips on remembering my 5s and 10s

[@elexustilmon]

I just repeatedly wrote them down. I study one at time, repeatedly wrote it down and said out loud until I had it down.

[@stevie7169]

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!

[@elexustilmon]

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.

[@stevie7169]

@@elexustilmon Good to know, thanks!

[@bradycollins6522]

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]

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.

[@stevie7169]

@@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!

[@jigsaw9805]

Does the diad have navigation

[@elexustilmon]

Yep 👍

[@KaneCiticani]

Did you just park on the opposite side?

[@elexustilmon]

I sure did, it’s a rare occasion but I was too lazy to dolly 3 huge boxes 3 times.

[@KaneCiticani]

@@elexustilmon what gloves you using

[@elexustilmon]

@@KaneCiticani I usually wear my gorilla or some other brand ( don’t remember the name), if I don’t forget them in my car.