UPS DRIVER ROOKIE MISTAKES

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[@burnercp]

Im a Full time Driver for UPS. When your DIAD does the three beeps for when you arrive at your stop, make it a force of habit to immediately turn on your flashers and tap your horn. I am kinda surprised that you're still on the DIAD 5 but also for stops that only have one or two small packages, try to scan them as you're walking up to the door or delivery point, you'll be surprised how much time you'll save. And always walk behind the package car if you have to cross the road

[@hunterhapeman3503]

I appreciate how you added the mistakes instead of editing them out. Awesome attitude. I am taking my driver test today and I am looking for all the tips I can get. Thank you for the video.

[@elexustilmon]

You are welcome! Hope all went well with the driving test!

[@davidkeetz]

Bravery right here putting these self-call outs online! Thanks for everything you do!

[@violetsummer2010]

Hello how are you doing

[@reginacall3883]

Congrats and the year and a half! My road test is this week.. Thanks for the video. Much appreciated!!

[@mrcassonova1]

How was the road test what did you do in the road test?

[@annieaardvark7683]

Don't scan in the car. Pull in the mirror. Walk down the stairs forwards not backwards. Use flashers.

[@browndude3649]

Also exit by rear bumper and return via rear bumper.

[@expos4everac]

No do not pull in the mirror.....would u rather ur mirror keeps folding in on u when u drive over 30 mph.....my life or the life of a civilian is more important than 20 dollar dam mirror

[@Brucewayneeee]

I never pull in the mirror because it is out of your motion, also because if a oncoming vehicle comes by and side swipes you, your hand is GONE. Also I go down backwards because it’s easy on my knees, I look at my passenger side mirror before exiting too, you’re doing great! Just my personal preference

[@expos4everac]

@Brucewayneeee exactly...I almost got decapitated 14 years ago and it gave me ptsd so they don't harass me with folding in my mirror

[@jiggarichardson9638]

That TOP SCALE feel good 😊

[@Mr.johnson-zw3jd]

Also try to scan your package outside the cab.. telematics lol

[@anthonycabrera-bg6rn]

I’m a new ups driver and honestly you doing great my supervisor had taught me just throw your packages to front and scan your way to the door if it’s multiple packages throw them all to the cab do your 3 point contact and scan before you pick up saves you time I guess just passing over some knowledge that I was taught

[@itsfinakiddo]

Another supervisor is gonna observe you doing this and pull you off truck. You shouldn't be driving with any packages in the cab.

[@misero6130]

When did they say anything about driving with packages in the cab? If you have multiple packages set them in the cab and THEN use three points of contact to exit truck and scan the packages

[@Pistolpackin559]

Idk if you pulled your hazard lights at any stops. And signal before leaving the curb

[@soccerdude360]

My problem is I'm very slow looking for packages, if I can't find a package I would take forever to find it when it's not in the spot it's suppose to be

[@ggjohn303]

1. Sort while you look 2. Once your car is empty enough, sort every package so that you know that each one is either on its correct place on the shelf or it’s on the floor. If you then can’t find on the shelf or floor, you know that it’s not there and you can stop looking because it’s not there.

[@1BillyPeterson]

I sometimes see UPS drivers have to bear hug huge packages up flights of stairs and im like i dont know 😂

[@snipez755]

Look like a great driver to me. the flashers, 3 points of contact and ringing the bell will come as you do it more and more.. fellow UPser as well

[@pooppy101]

Do they make you work in the warehouse before you can be a driver?

[@browndude3649]

Usually yes, but the part timers get same bennies as full timers, so your dependents are covered too.

[@chris10878]

Yeah need to stay organized for sure. When you have 300-400 packages and do pick ups gotta keep your shit straight lol

[@josephpaletti9459]

I have a question. I worked as a seasonal driver helper last year and this year and I was thinking about wanting to be a package driver. This year my driver was teaching where to find the packages with the sequence numbers how do I get better with being faster in finding them without taking too much time?

[@workoutss9988]

My best advice is to stop thinking “being faster”, because you will make more mistakes, possibly get into an accident and even more injure yourself, especially if you’re trying to scratch…

[@gregr8945]

Go through the whole truck as soon as you have space to do so touching every box to put all the packages in sequential order. Takes 15-20 minutes but will make the rest of your day smooth.

[@jiggarichardson9638]

Get to work early and fix your truck

[@B4GWILT]

Hey I loved the video you did great !!! & I appreciate the info you packed into it im starting my first day Monday. can you make a video on the different tags ups deals with & when you have to pick up packages what tags or slips we leave behind it would be really helpful & useful thank you again !

[@elexustilmon]

I would love too but unfortunately, I’m still out on leave and won’t be back until the beginning of January so by then it might be too late

[@mrericarrezola]

Paper route I got a commercial route DTLA

[@DonCheto323]

Olympic?

[@benspagnuolo7653]

Those are some beautiful houses!

[@vowish5319]

Shouldnt have your diad in tour hand when you’re in the street. Not a safe walk path.

[@danlyon790]

6 inches from curb when parked

[@foxx180]

That’s an automatic truck? I thought they were all standard? 🤔

[@elexustilmon]

Nope, there aren’t many standards left on road. My center haves zero manuals left.

[@boostedrr7205]

I’ve been thinking about ups, I don’t like the warehouse and I want to be a driver. I worked ups about a year ago, just as a seasonal helper. How hard would it be to become a driver. and honestly how many hours a week do you guys work. also what’s are the schedules for ups drivers.

[@toabettertomorrow7949]

I’m in the same scenario right now. I wanna see how things go over time..

[@pauljohnson936]

I hear UPS drivers make really good money, is that true?

[@elexustilmon]

Yes, after the 4 year mark

[@rochester3]

yep over 33 per hour

[@yungwildandfreee8253]

I start tomorrow which is Monday for my driver helper position and trying to get my foot in the door to get a full time driving position!

[@codyyoung3960]

does being a pvd get your foot in the door? i would do anything to get a cereer in the driving feild

[@pokemonsf]

they hire 1 out of 7 off the street, best chance is starting part-time inside the warehouse as a package handler/other position

[@BarakoBeef]

Are the delivery trucks automatic? I want to apply but I thought they were manual and I don't know have to drive a manual transmission.

[@elexustilmon]

Most centers have fully automatic packages cars very few manuals left.

[@WaqasKhan-hx4hw]

@@elexustilmon did you drive automatic in integrad school?!!

[@elexustilmon]

@@WaqasKhan-hx4hw yes

[@neilfleck4178]

that looks an old diad, hello from En gland. I'm getting near getting out of this.

[@michaelcemach8726]

Hi Elexus! I got a job as a PVD, Starting soon! Will this lead to a full time job? Or will I be gone by 1/1/23. I’m hoping to get a full time job on the package cars! What do you think? How long have you been with UPS? Your doing a great job!

[@elexustilmon]

I am going to say it is very difficult to get hired from a seasonal position because once January hits volume drops. It would be difficult to get hired from a PVD position even if they do need to hire permanent drivers, they would likely hire seasonal drivers who drove the package car first. The best thing you can do is make it known that you are looking for a driving position with them and work hard.

[@Drumboa]

Nice neighborhood!

[@abbystewart5807]

hey my first day as a driver helper yesterday. I've been with ups for a year now but transferred to the department. Any friendly tips that I should know about. that isn't really spoken of. like how to be cool with the drivers?

[@daves7079]

How did you get that easy route? Barely any packages in that chill neighborhood.

[@elexustilmon]

Lol this was towards the end of the route when I start recording. I had about 195 stops/285 packages. But this route is mad easy, I was sad when the regular driver came back. Only one business and the rest is straight house all flat ground. Hopefully in a few yrs I get to bid on it when he retired 😏

[@chris10878]

Your truck is so empty lol. My is sometimes almost floor to ceiling package

[@elexustilmon]

@@chris10878 I didn’t start recording until I was last hour or two in the route that’s why it looks empty

[@chris10878]

@@elexustilmon lol makes sense

[@armandop8061]

I’m 23 and also new started in February 2022 Did you put the chain outside the back door? 👀

[@elexustilmon]

Yep, I put on before I leave the building. I leave it off until my last stop

[@reygarcia5224]

Wow. I'm in Chicago here, Wrigley Center. Wish my truck looked as clean as ours. And it appears you're probably at the end of our day making this video. I typically go out with 180- 200 stops 250-300 pieces a day.

[@elexustilmon]

I love a clean truck, I had to help at another center for two months and those were dusty. I left work covered in just dust because they have rural areas. On an average day, I have about the same as you.

[@robertm9848]

Rey I here ya..I leave the center and can't even reach shit on my 1000 shelve because of oversized stacked all down the middle floor of the truck...never go out with less than 150 it's usually 165-185

[@ghrbman96]

I deliver in the northwest suburbs of Chicago I wish my route looked that hella nice I typically run the same 200-230 a day 98% res 1 access point pickup and that’s my day

[@MrTroyDavenport]

@@ghrbman96Addison center here!

[@rubenmorales5830]

Where are you located? You seem like a hard working person. Learn from your mistakes Keep up the good work!!

[@elexustilmon]

Thanks! I’m in Texas

[@WaqasKhan-hx4hw]

@@elexustilmon I’m in Texas to! How’s you get on full time!!?

[@richiekush6164]

I just got hired as a delivery driver.

[@elexustilmon]

Congrats!

[@WaqasKhan-hx4hw]

Did you start at the warehouse? How long before you got called on!

[@jiggarichardson9638]

@@WaqasKhan-hx4hwI was driving 6 months after I got in

[@jackidreams2655]

Yes! Organization.

[@SPAZit101]

what was your starting hourly pay?

[@elexustilmon]

$20.50/hr

[@danielcohens4610]

you were forgetting to pull in your mirror alot, i'm sure you've fixed that by now though.

[@elexustilmon]

I’m not going to even lie I haven’t. It’s a bad habit for me see the sup the trained me was like only pull it in if necessary.

[@nancysmith9487]

So little packages, not reality...

[@chris10878]

Right ! My truck doesn’t look like that til the end of the day lol

[@gerardoaguirre511]

How do you know each stop? Looks like your not using GPS like Amazon where it tells you each delivery stop and so on.

[@juicelevithekid]

Our GPS is on our boards the DIAD. We put it into the slot and it automatically turns on

[@elexustilmon]

@@juicelevithekid lo when it works 😂

[@elexustilmon]

Pretty much what lyrical said but sometimes it doesn’t work, I explain towards end of the video how I did this route without given GPS. Basically, I used my phone gps to get to the first and from there I would looked at my DIAD see what streets I have for the next 20 or so stops and pull out my phone and come up with mental map of how I’m going run the next 20 stops( reduce the amount of times I need to look up address on my phone).

[@juicelevithekid]

@@elexustilmon it always works with the new diads

[@willieperez3549]

Did you start as a casual seasonal driver?

[@elexustilmon]

No, I was hired on as a 22.4 right before seasonal positions open up.

[@user-wn2yu3tw5t]

Can 2024 upload videos

[@lubag107]

I used to work as an Amazon delivery driver and breaks of any types were none existing. I know what it'll be like to be out there delivering but I was wondering on how strict UPS is about taking breaks. My managers used to get mad for taking a lunch break or bathroom break and insisted I kept moving no matter if it meant sacrificing my breaks. Is UPS less strict about taking breaks and will I be able to peacefully eat my lunch and not feel rushed?

[@nae_thehighpriestessllj6108]

Lmaooo not peacefully eat my lunch 🥪 and not be rush !! F that do you !!!😂😂😂

[@lubag107]

@@nae_thehighpriestessllj6108 What ?

[@elexustilmon]

We are union which in the contract it states that we get one hour unpaid lunch and 2 10 minute paid breaks. No matter if they try to rush you are guaranteed those breaks and you make it known to them that. Personally, I have never had issues with my supervisor or manager about breaks but each center (warehouse) is different.

[@lubag107]

@@elexustilmon awesome, thanks for the feedback. Excited about starting at UPS! Keep that grind pushing & drink plenty of water 🙏

[@grimreaper318]

I eat as I’m delivering then I take my full hour break after I’m done. Ups can’t tell u not to take your lunch it’s in our contract

[@haloedsun969]

You look like your in the frisco area

[@elexustilmon]

Right on the line! I eat lunch with some of the guys from Frisco whenever I get this route

[@sauce8277]

I saw the comment about “easy” and I was like “I already KNOW she too busy to upload and just so happened to finally have the time to scoop one out.”😢 Working hard out there 🦾🦾

[@ronii9651]

Are flashers hazard lights?

[@elexustilmon]

Yes

[@FleeGuy92]

How heavy are the boxes with UPS 📦?

[@elexustilmon]

The weight limit is 150lbs, maybe once a week I see a box or two around that weight. Usually, I see a few boxes every day between 70 - 90lbs.

[@browndude3649]

Upto 160lbs but u ask for help above 70lbs.

[@jamesevans3830]

Did u get paid for integrad

[@elexustilmon]

Yes, I did. About week after

[@jamesevans3830]

@@elexustilmon Thanks 👍

[@Donshiggz8770]

Pacific’s 😂

[@elexustilmon]

lmaooo stopp!

[@earnestdennis899]

R u part time or full-time

[@elexustilmon]

Full time

[@earnestdennis899]

@@elexustilmon I start classes Monday

[@Mr.johnson-zw3jd]

Tuck in your mirror

[@ToddThompson-t7y]

Miss those Diad 5

[@icyandy8534]

Hey I got a road test Friday I got the interview and offered a job, after the road test what’s next.

[@lilzay7843]

do you have Instagram i need help i have a with a problem with a package