Tips of the day!!! UPS

[@j.kimaiv9459]

Hey man .. love the videos and info. I have been cover driving for about a year and half now and just now getting used to the aggravation and stress of the route lol..finally got qualified and trying to slow things down. God bless and stay safe out there.

[@HighFive212]

Funny you mention Amazon. Your truck is parked outside all the time? Just started driving. Super nervous, any and all help is appreciated. Thanks for your wisdom, Chris!

[@sancam8554]

I am glad to have found your chsnnel. I am just adding your stuff to my playlist. Thanks for taking time out to share. With us.

[@aquarius9491]

It's a bit of a liability writing up safety issues in the morning because if you get in an accident ups management can discharge you or send a warning letter on driving a unsafe vehicle , VS writing it up when you finish work without the risk.

[@josephspano5529]

If you have a problem with the mirrors during your Pre trip then you don't just write it up. You go find a mechanic and a supervisor and know them there will be a delay. Also tell your management team to order squeegee for drivers if you have a problem. Also bring it up to your safety team. If they don't do anything then file a safety grievance. I understand what you are saying(it's only $5) get them to reimburse you

[@Qadashs_Rib]

What are the best boots to get ? Water snow proof also. Love the tips! Bring them out more please !

[@AL-vw7kx]

Thanks for the tips Chris... infact i'm loading up my backpack and i do have a squeegee put in my bag! man... there's a lot more to absorb and retain.. my 2nd week as of tomorrow! A bit nervous!

[@bongoscongasantiquecashreg4544]

Tip for you if need portable speakers for music in your ups truck with a broken radio do it it is worth it!

[@riches6552]

Any preloader tips ?

[@nattawantraditionellethai-5052]

Hello Chris I want my nephew to work with UPS in German. So he want to have some visa for work? Now he live in Thailand. I've seen my co-workers her husband work at UPS in German He came from the Philippines. Best regards Nattawan

[@ambershow123]

Do you have any tips for driving the vehicle for the second phase of the hiring process ? Also what to expect for the first time driving the vehicle.

[@chris707man]

When diving the truck, watch for the tailswing and low hanging wires/tree limbs/eaves. If you are able to, ask to help park vehicles for carwash. Helps a lot

[@bluetonik7323]

hello sir , do you have any tips for driving this truck? how hard is it ?

[@scottwong4992]

Canadian Andy, Driving a package car now is so easy. I drove for 32 years and started when all package cars were sticks with no power steering. It's a piece of cake now cause most of them are automatic with power steering.. It may not sound like much but doing a tight 3 point turn in an older car is not easy with a full load. No worries just make sure your mirrors are adjusted correctly and use your backup camera in which we didn't have those either when I first started. I don't know where you're at but in southern calif we drive almost all P1000 or 1100. Make sure you clear before turning and stay calm you'll be fine good luck.

[@JesusOrtiz-qp1so]

Chris Edwards how many years have you work for UPS?

[@christianmoran8122]

Can you give me advice on learning routes when I start my 30 day probation? How did you first learn where and how to deliver the packages

[@paulconklin1429]

I would get the print out of the route you have to cover and then go out on a weekend and try to follow it.

[@Alejo__]

volcano hi couldnt be anymore true lol. Same as a preloader. I was really good here in queens ny and theyd just make me cover or help ppl out because my cages were clean

[@iRivasTV]

Does UPS use GPS?.

[@chris707man]

Yes, and some of the updates systems have Navigation. Helps track where we deliver packages.

[@Michaelnolan1988]

Is UPS driver as hard as everyone says? I’ve heard more bad than good about workload and management harassment.

[@jonrd9214]

Can you please do a video that explains about the 14 hour rule of driving? I got demoted back to preload over that and that’s dumb cause I wanted to get all my packages delivered but it was too late

[@chris707man]

You failed your 30 days for going over 14?

[@jonrd9214]

UPS Chris yes but I didn’t know the consequences of going over 14 hours. I was completely clueless till I got told then it was just shocking.

[@chris707man]

Jon RD you shouldn’t have been dispatched with a 14+ hr day within your first 30 days. If I were you I would talk to my union representative.

[@jonrd9214]

UPS Chris I was also driving a Hybrid vehicle that had to sit for at least 15-20 minutes for it to charge cause their batteries die out quickly

[@masoudeurope3358]

hello my friend i am new driver in ups sweden i acctully need your help and have a few question how can in contact with you dear friend ???

[@st7650]

Hey Chris thanks for all the great videos I’m a subscriber. I have worked for UPS since 2004 was wondering how do you handle dogs on your route. I have been bring dog milk bones in but sometimes it doesn’t seem to help. Been bit a few times was wondering if there is anything different I should be doing thanks again for all the great videos

[@justincase733]

st7650 **Brings pistol on route** Problem solved

[@Themagnificent7th]

First you should honk the horn as you pull up to a stop if you know they have a dog, then when you are exiting vehicle and on the way to the stop call out "UPS" so either the dog or owners hear you. If a dog comes at you hold the pkg in between you and the dog so you have a little protection from being bitten. And lastly back away while holding the pkg and don't run because a dog will then see you as prey. That training never seems to come up in the DIAD training.

[@geeside362]

Throw that mf in the yard

[@waterboy2494]

Are you listening to music through your headphones

[@chris707man]

Mostly podcast's and audio books.

[@youmakemehappy7]

Holy hell, you are handsome 😍😍

[@billcosby904]

Dude where my package

[@bill-nj6fc]

really, im 33yr feeder driver, think i know what im talking about , you got alot to learn, you were probably in diapers when i started driving, lmao

[@chris707man]

There are 2 different spots to write up your vehicle, “safety related” and “non safety related”, you can drive a vehicle with non safety related issues.

[@Nyjetsfan1289]

Oh you’re a 33 year feeder driver? Holy shit that’s so cool!!!!!!!

[@loudozer2416]

Does your management team, know you make videos and if so , do they have a problem with that?.

[@ivan4992]

new driver and im starting tomorrow

[@dwightlollar1]

Jako Makavel You’re crazy. I’ve been there 30 years and do not know how someone starting now could last 10 years. Technology has tripled the stop count over the years. Unfortunately knees and joints haven’t caught up

[@scottwong4992]

Dwight lollar, You are so right about the stop counts. I retired in 2013 after driving 30 years and 85 to 115 stops was heavy. But we had to get signatures or indirect the deliveries then and now it's like a newspaper route no signatures needed even the businesses. Management wants as many stops as possible and with each stop you have to go down and up 2 times combine. Our drivers are doing 150 to 200 stops and that's over 300 times up and down not counting pick-ups. You're right don't see how anyone can go 30 years like you and I. I'm hurting everyday and stretch a lot, the only good thing I'm collecting my pension not don't have to listen to those idoit management. One thing that helps the newer package cars are much lower and stepping down is easier. Just for my info where do you drive out of?

[@dwightlollar1]

Scott Wong I’m in Tyler Tx. I have a few more years to go. The only way to make it now is to slow down and just put up with the long hours and harassment

[@scottwong4992]

Dwight Lollar, Good to meet a new UPS brother. If you got 30 years in you drove all the sticks with no power steering. We didn't have time to do the stuff this Chris kid does in his videos. He still sounds like a rookie and we had to use a Thomas Guide no GPS for directions. I was out of Mainstreet in L.A. I respect guys who's been there 25plus years cause I know what we went through. You have crazy heat there hang tough nice to have that pension working for you after retiring. You're not at 80 points yet if you are get out and retire if you can. I got out at 91 points putting in extra 5 years and my body feels it. Good luck Dwight hope you join me soon retired and talk to you soon.

[@dwightlollar1]

Scott Wong Hey thanks. Drivers now can’t believe we went out with paper records and not knowing what is on our package car I can remember going to the same house 4 times in one day 😆

[@bill-nj6fc]

you cant write up safety issues in the moring then take that truck out, that means the truck should not be on the road, if something happens its on you, dumbest tip ever

[@chris707man]

i doubt you are a driver, because you have no idea what you are talking about.

[@nakyiaspear5051]

What's the drug test like when you go for the dot exam

[@chris707man]

No Drug test.

[@nakyiaspear5051]

So what is the dot exam about? I've been a package handler for 7 years now. I have an interview tomorrow to drive package car.. What should I expect?

[@chris707man]

@@nakyiaspear5051 D.O.T is just the physical exam to see if you can see, hear... Not sure what the interview is about tho.

[@nakyiaspear5051]

Ok thx. Have a good day!!!