Driver set up, what to have to win!!!
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- What's in my backpack? What are the tools I use to be a successful driver. Tips and tricks to be prepared.
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Here are some links to some of the "Must Have's" for the UPS life
YETI Rambler 26 oz Bottle- amzn.to/378LFJU
YETI Bottle Straw Cap for Rambler Bottles- amzn.to/3h2nrFE
LEATHERMAN, Wave Plus- amzn.to/37ifiZd
12 Pack - SHOWA Atlas 370 Black Work Gloves- amzn.to/3h6pTuR
The best day a driver can have all starts with a good preloader.
that's for sure 100%
I'm a preloader and I always make sure my drivers are good, they tell me all the time that it makes a big difference.
I was actually on break in my driver class when I wrote that and now I passed😃.
I didn't realize how important they are until my preloader went on vacation!
i gotta load my own van
Preparation is key! I'm 23 yr vet I have a back up for the back up because shit happens and you may need to help your neighbor. An extra uniform kept in a sealed bag to keep fresh is a good thing too.
Nice video and great advice. I'm a rookie trying to learn the ropes... this is all very helpful.
Glad to hear you do Bjj. I just moved from preload to driver and am worried about missing mat time
Cool vids dude. Thanks for the tips. Keep it safe all the way to the most important stop of the day (home).
Where’s your 32oz gatorade pee bottle ?! Thats a must have. 26 year vet here. Safe Travels Brother.
Tom Heath just past my road test.
That 32 oz is a must!
I quickly found out a 16oz water bottle don't cut it
Lol can you pee inside the truck? They have camera's?
@@irondisciple2984 you shouldnt thats gross just break route and use a restroom
Good information Chris thanks for the knowledge, ok got to get back on the truck, keep the videos coming I need all the good help to make it through this 30 day packet!!!
How’d it go, I’m about to start training
@UPS Chris I started my driver training this week. First day was a lot to take in but I know I can learn the methods and the repetition pretty fast if I can just keep doing it. However I keep getting told to stay home nobody can train you. My first schedule day was Monday. I was there for 2 hours only to find out the sup went to another HUB and I wasn't starting. I came in the next day Wednesday at 12pm to go with a sup on a route to train. Then Thursday told to stay home sup is sick. Is this normal in your 30 days ? The trainer seem to imply I did ok, and he doesn't typically let people drive on the first day just do the diad work which I did both. I struggled to know my streets and again the thinking ahead is something i know I can learn if I just keep doing it.
It's the same when I was in pre-load. I was throw into the fire but learned quick by always doing it and ended up being one of the many pre-loaders in the Hub. It's discouraging wanting to work but being told to stay home.
Pre loaders are the key to a successful organised day. I’m a preloaded and have seen some shockingly loaded vans!!!
A few other things you should have in your pack, white athletic tape, Immodium, and lastly a shaker bottle and some protein powder in case you just have "one of those days" where lunch is just not going to happen. I lived in the field for weeks on end, so I'm no stranger to long hours and garbage chow, I just traded one uniform for another.
I added the Shaker and protein powder.
Immodium is a MUST !! Good point
@@chris707man how can I get in as a ups driver I have a class a would love to work for them
@@jaimeperez6519 my understanding is that you need to work up to it depending on if you want to work the delivery trucks or the tractors although ups freight was just sold
Just left express after 3 years on Friday in hopes to start a life long career at UPS. Snagged a seasonal driver spot! Passed my drivers test and headed to courier school for the week next week. Hoping to get hired on full time after seasonal as I’ve been told I’m an above average worker. Let’s go!
Thanks for the links!
Thank you Chris :) I am gonna start working in UPS Canada next week, good info. Thank u Again partner!!
You answered one of the biggest questions I had-having time for BJJ...or any martial art/hobby outside of UPS
Dude man. Do not EVER let the company know about your personal life. Especially martial arts. I knew a guy that ran in marathons. Well he got hurt. And the company looked up his Facebook account, and saw he was a runner. They said he hurt his ankle by running in races.
That's some good stuff 😊
For your keys you can get a key belt clip. Fast to clip the key ring into. I use 2, keys and flashlight, working in feeders.
As soon as I saw your cauliflower ear I was like " I wonder if he a wrestler or bjj guy or both!" 😂
Question about the clip for the diad because I’m not liking the pouch either, how do you charge it with the clip on or get mapnav? Or do you just not dock it ??
Hey do you have any pro tips for memorizing the 10 point commentary and the 5’s
You are VERY organized, should be a prerequisite for a driver, much less stressful if you prepare....I've watched too many UPS workers throwing packages from 15 feet away, onto a concrete porch, on TH-cam.
Have you watched those videos?
Thanks for your video! 😊
Should I work 224 or reg temp which one good brother? I had 2 years experience driving fedex express. Please give me advice more info thanks alot.
How much do you get paid now and what did u start at and how long have you been working there !?
Can please tell me how to verify and accept the receiver’s signature?
What's up Chris where can I get one of those clips for your diad that goes to the belt I need one of those. That's a lot better than the pouch we use at ups. Please let me know.
I link 2 of the diad belt clips together and wrap with hockey tape/ it brings the diad down lower and right were my hand is and i don't have to raise my shoulder or lift jacket/shirt plus the seatbelt isn't right on it. takes a good whack to set them together but its awesome having the board down lower.
That's a great idea.
Where can you get diad belt clips? My center only offers the pouch
@@chris707man Easiest fastest thing to do is put diad in your back pocket instead of Diad hitting you in the nuttz or getting stuck on something.
I have a class a license and would love to work for ups where do I apply is it hard to get in
I know this may be a long shot, but I would like tips for backing please I’m trying to be a package car driver. I’m almost done with my inter grad and I’ll start my 30 days soon. Thanks Chris! 😊
I put my diad in the side pocket on the new uniform pants. Works like a charm, however no one else at my center likes to lol, but it works for me.
Me too. Only have 1 pair of those shorts tho.
@@chris707man I only have 2 pairs. My center just started receiving all our orders, and we were only aloud to order 2 bottoms. I chose 2 shorts. Fortunately the new shorts actually have a button, instead of that little clip, which breaks all the time (My belly lol) The new shirts are nice, got 2 golf ones, and i normally take an Xl, but they were way to big. Large fits perfect, have to order a size down for shirts, jackets ect. Kinda sux, they got rid of the double pockets on the new shirt jacks. I don't mind 1 pocket on the golf shirts, but the shirt jacks, common UPS? Twin Hill, had slightly better build quality imo, but the styling definitely better with Wear guard. Happy Founders day 113 years :-)
How long till you do school an or driving test for package delivery driver/ package delivery car?
Hi Chris, I just passed my classroom training today. \0/ \0/ woot woot. Next week I shadow, then I have driver road test. Thanks for the tips on packing your day bag. I'll have to get mine ready as well. And thanks for taking the time to put this video together too man, much appreciated
Are you still working for UPS?
@@fearnobodyandtrustnoone no, I'm not. I guess I wasn't fast enough, or refused to take out vehicles in disrepair. So when I began to mention that a vehicle's steering wheel was so bad that it was almost unsafe to try to drive straight above 40 mph, they just switched my vehicle. . . then a few days later, they gave me back the same vehicle and guess what ? Steering was still the same.
When it came to my 3 month probation time, they said it wasn't working out for them and they are letting me go.
Far as I'm concerned, it was the best thing they ever did for me. I'm driving a tractor trailer now and never looked back. UPS is nothing but a corporate meat grinder. If you don't like running yourself into the ground day in and day out, and don't like to take demeaning verbal abuse from the dispatchers ? No problem, they just show you the door.
@@proudcanadian9816 What were the steps prior to Integrad? Once you had gotten to Integrad, was the Driving Test hard?
Great video. Ups is lucky to have you. Loose the floss, less weight to manage.
ups could careless about him, who you kidding
When out of water on route how do you resupple yourself with water?
You rock dude thanks for the video and thank you for all you do.
John Mendoza thanks man, appreciate the support.
Hey chris what's up
Can you help me with schedule pack up.please
This DUDE is an ass.
Chris Edwards thanks for your videos can you make one about call tag pick up 👍
Yoooo this is dope. Im trying to become a ups driver and I do jiu jitsu too. So this is like a future version of me lollll
Are you a driver yet??
@@IlLAD3LPH1A215 No I found out it takes 1-3 years to become a driver
@@tea.dubs8532 I just got a driver position and I’ve never worked for ups finished intergrad last week
@@IlLAD3LPH1A215 how did you do it bro?
Is he shuttling? To us "Full Time "Route drivers?
Hey Chris great videos! Do you know if the Semi trucks are automatic? Maybe some. Or not. Would be great if you could let me know.
Most the newer models are.
What size was that yeti water bottle?
I am a new driver and I appreciate your videos.
I'm glad I'm able to help.
@@chris707man I recieved received about an hour of diad training in class and still have yet to navigate it properly. I sure hope they don't toss me on a route without knowing what to do. Yesterday I went with a supervisor from another hub and ran packages for him. I definitely have the hustle, but I need more technical support.
I think you should do a video on the upsnav. That is an amazing tool for new drivers who are responsible and understand when to look.
Good info. Thank u.
His INFO SUCKS. And will get him fired.
Why would it get him fired?
Big secrets or something..?
this dude is prepared for war
How do you handle stomach discomfort?
You have a clear channel from the bulkhead partition door to the back door? That's not right the van should have no air gaps from all the parcels in every little space.
Hello Chris can you tell me what do I need to become a ups driver??
Also you are not supposed to disconnect your Ignition key from the key fob ring.
In 25 years of driving, I have never needed fingernail clippers, floss or electrical tape ever!! Water, TP, proper gear for weather are definitely a must! I think maybe more senior drivers should be doing videos like these, but then again you junior drivers have it so good....lower steps in cars, power steering, automatic transmission, keyless entry....don't even get me started!
Too true, I think a lot of the senior drivers are beat up from lack of power steering/ pushing in clutches for years.
I have been driving for 12 years.
@@chris707man Awesome....keep it going Chris,at least you are trying to pass down some useful knowledge! The senior guys before me only told me to slow down and take my breaks....thanks guys big help!
@@michaelj.9886 take their advice! Dont sort your load off the clock, dont run and take your lunch and breaks! :)
Its the only way to eventually get less work put on you.
There is no such thing as less work my friend. Slowing down to get less work means working longer days. Sure you make more money,but you have less personal time for yourself,and your family....not worth it!! My work is done by early afternoon everyday,and I end up with longer paid lunches!
It cracks me up in the comment section. Just like at my center. Everyone always chiming in saying how much more work they have than the other guy and bitching about this and that. Stop worrying about the other guy and get it done. Then bid a better route/job when you can. 25 year driver now Carwasher until retirement. P.S. THROW AWAY YOUR DAMN TRASH at the end of the day. Safe Travels Brothers.
Don't mention the days we couldn't wear shorts or how the package cars are cushy now with heat, lights and power steering. I think they might even have automatics..... Almost forgot the plywood shelves with splinters and Ford P400's where you couldn't get out of the seat because of the doghouse. Great days, more freedom.
Where do I get one of those clips for the diad? Amazon, my hub? Thanks Chris !
Right, never seen them myself lol
Tommy Lai your hub should have them
Hey man where can I find that powerpad accessory for the belt hook
No clue, probably ask a UPS manager to provide you with one. Assuming you're a UPS driver.
How many day u work a week???
100% correct!
Where can I get the clip? My center doesn't have them as far I know. Tired of the pouch getting hung up on the seatbelt
Sadly they are discontinued due to the new Orion system.
Can u do a video explaining the good and bad things about how you're truck gets loaded at the module. Also why do you need certain packages Rear door Right,RDL,FDR,FdL?
RDL, RDR are designated spots for bulk stops. Easier than grabbing 10+ packages from below the shelf and having single package stops on the shelf.
@@chris707man okay thank you.
Does ups or usps open every package?
Does the clip work with the cradle
Nice Setup. A good belt would max out that load you have (diag doodad)
Where you get that diad holder clip?
Do you guys have a gps system that lets you know what package to deliver first ?
The Diad scanner has your route and also is your GPS
Man I'll sleep great tonight knowing what this guy has in his backpack!
lol, fk security for looking through his shit dam idiots
Lol
Where you get that diad holder?
I'm a package handler. In Southern California.
How long does it take to become a driver?
dont do it
Black undershirts. That's a warning letter.
We can wear black shirts and white shirts in my Center
Joseph Sepulveda p
White undershirts only Buddy. Write him up.
You must have retired a long time ago😂, appearance standards are not what they used to be
We get more grief about ups socks than tattoos showing at our center.
In Yonkers NY site there is Hipaa and OSCHA violations, regulation and laws are not applied at this location. My friend had to leave his night shift job after his criminal record had been exposed by his boss to his coworkers. Shame on you UPS. He just needed a job!!
I am going to work soon as a driver helper. I am concern about the use of the DIAD. I have not work for UPS before. Does the driver helper use another DIAD?
Yes, driver helper does use the board, you should be going out with your own board. Driver should show you how to use it, I have a couple videos that show you certain things in the board.
Thank you very much for your fast response and the valuable information!
You'll probably just get a cell phone
Still in my 30 day packet, the only problem I have is how to organize my packages. Pre loader always throws boxes all over the place and it kills me when I have to stop and re organize everything!!
Just finish UPS integrad waiting to see when I start training on a actual route
Hey Chris! What size YETI is that? My 26oz is a little bit too small for the cup holder
36 oz rambler.
UPS Chris Thanks! It fits perfect. Be safe out there brother 🙌🏻
Yetis are a ripoff, just buy a cheaper cooler save some money.
Which model atlas gloves?
Is there a difference between a driver and a package delivery driver?
No they’re the same
I am a rookie, 3rd day on the job as a loader, what are the top say 5 to 10 things a loader can do to make your job easier / pain in the ass ?
mike sharkey wax your slide, keep your rollers close to your wall so you don’t have to walk very far, step or pivot to minimize walking much just scan and load
Load packages on the right shelf, Load packages in the right truck, Don't put over 60lbs on the top shelf, if you have an add- cut be smart and remove all of it and use the empty space by sliding packages forward ex the 1k are cut slide the 5k to the front, Don't blow out the 8k shelf. Put bulk stops together not randomly on a shelf and blow out the shelf. Lets work together UPSERS. :)
Any advice for a new driver in hot NorCal on how/where to urinate? Drinking sufficient water in hot days will require multiple stops...
Customers are always helpful and willing to let you use their restrooms, I prefer the experience of urinating in nature 😄😄 a simple turnout on a left hand turn works for me.
Love the left hand turn... blocks both ends of truck from door
I use this method most days 👍🏻👍🏻
I just started as a driver. Today is my 4th day on my own and we have as much packages as peak season rn. My route usually has 120-190 stops but I have yet to actually finish all my stops before reaching my 14 hour mark. Any tips to help me deliver faster. I want to be able to finish all my stops at the very least in 13 hours
The speed will come on time, just be safe and work on the small things like, organization, remembering your next stop, where it is on the shelf, how many packages. Work on being smooth on putting on the seatbelt, starting the vehicle,checking those mirrors. You got this!!!
How’s it going for you now?
Didn’t make it as a full time driver but I made it as an air driver
@@chris707man Is UPS against you running when delivering packages? I work for Fedex Ground and sprint when delivering packages
@@JRD-wi1bh we’re told not to run
But how do You find time for BJJ seriously?with the crazy hours...
Thought only brown or white shirts ?
Only thing extra I really need is a flashlight and make sure I have Dr bags
You must have a flashlight during winter lol , dam people can't put an address at the street.
How long you been with ups
You had me at jiu jitsu
Facts! Lol
Can anyone let me know if it’s easier to get the driver job if you have a CDL? And will they start you full time? I’ve heard a lot of people say you need to start at the bottom and work up to a driver
No a cdl wont help, they require a cdl d. Yeah you can get hired as seasonal driver but to become full timer you gotta put in the time. Usually starting as preloader and getting in line to go to school just to be one. If you wanted to run a feeder though it might, im not sure how their hiring process works
Depends on your hub if they need drivers if not you’ll have to work the hub till an position is open
Which headphone is that?
If he had a spare pair of socks in the bag I'd think he was getting ready for Ranger School.
Greta videos. I’m currently at Amazon and have done FedEx express in past. But really wanna get into ups package car driver. I have interview for ups package handler part time, if offered , should I take this job and will it help me become a ups driver ??
Yes because they hire from the the inside
What's with the p500 ?
I'm about to get an interview for this job, and I don't know if I am watching the right videos. LOL.
How’s it going now? You get the job? Have my interview next week.
Hey, I did not go to the interview. I work for health department now. Good luck on your interview!
Hi i want 2 no what r the duties of Driver helper when u r on board plz explain ?
Just take the package to the door
Job requirements: Be the best slave you can be...😂
New subscriber here don't know if you still make these video's still.
His car is empty I must have a heavy route whole car Is blown out in morning and for pickups
Do they supply the Dyad clip or pouch ?
Pouches now.
What’s the process of becoming a ups delivery driver ?
You usually have to start working in the UPS warehouse first
I’m 2 weeks into being a preloader and I want to be a driver. But I hear drivers have no time to have a life outside of ups. What’s your opinion on it?
Driver here. You'll always have time out of work. But in peak season, it's overtime like crazy. It's a fun job if it fits your personality type. It's a miserable one if it doesn't. Which goes for any job that asks something from you.
@@timothystanton5838 hello, how long does it take to become a driver
dont do it, get out of there, find something else while you can, ups blows
i like the holster because it has the slot for your info notices so you don't have to waste time walking back to your truck when someone isn't in. every second counts...
How much you make a week?
How long is the hire process for ups period because I have my cdl class a and I want a freight job but there is no time frame on any job for the hiring process
How long does it take ) sorry about that Chris Edwards
Yea Ok there take feeders off the street here
Yea Ok I’m a feeder driver I even got my uniform yesterday but I have my cdl so that helped but I still don’t get there pay I’m starting at 18.75 an hour do to me coming in on the previous contract
onterious huitt so you got hired before any work experience with ups?
Forget that you will never be a new hire and get a Feeder job.
Do they give you that Diaad clipper holder
Yes, but I'm told the clips are discontinued
Wow! I've done it for more than 3 decade's. Haven't done it correctly once. Is someone whispering in your ear what to do next? Spooky
Hi Barry
I usually wear adult diapers so I dont have to stop and use the bathroom. I usually carry 5 or 6 with me in a day and just dispose of them in a trash can close by
Mm why this comment seem like a joke 😂😂😂 r u serious ? lmao wtf
volcano hi lol Ik that I was a UPS driver helper fir 2018 peak season trust me Ik 💯🤲😎 but adult diapers tho o and I see drivers at fast food restaurants all the time in my area just saying 🤷♂️
I never had a route so bad during peak that I couldn't stop to use the restroom.
@volcano hi I worked several different routes in Denver metro. I always used my helper to the full extent possible. If I needed to use the restroom, I'd make a trip to a convenience store to use it or find an office building. That simple.
@volcano hi No. I treated my helpers well but also demanded a lot of them.
Hopefully you have a white or brown under shirt in there because that black one wouldn't fly in our building.
jake z hey Jake I think it may very from region to region we were told black brown or white!
And to think I do 200 plus stops a day. I need a route like yours
I'd take 200 stops a day.. 200 stops, 250-275 peices bout 50-60 miles a day. Would sure as hell beat 75-90 stops at 125+ miles a day. That's too much driving and would certainly take up the entire day.
90 -100 stops 100-120 miles. 8.5 hour day
I had 7 miles, about 250 stops with metro and 1,400 pieces, no smalls but bulky junk, in a P10. Constantly asked for a horse trailer to load my dumps and on route bulk pickups in but was denied
Setup myself with a tool more then once but that why I have my on business card
A real ups dork, MacGyver
Funny how us package delivery guys ride around with valuable packages and dont carry weapons for protection
Delivery drivers have been hijacked in south side of Chicago. Though, I live in a much safer suburb around Schaumburg. People only go down there for drugs, so I've heard.
@money Mig MM right look what happened in miami
UPS has had drivers robbed and murdered
The company provides you with a plastic sign that says no guns allowed, wave that around. And you have that magic yellow Harry Potter sweating your butt off plastic bag vest to wear, if it can prevent a semi from hitting you surely it can stop anything else.
NO toilet paper?! Dude I carry TWO rolls! Just make sure you have some DR bags handy for when you have a "leaker" if you know what I mean. LOL!
DuckTalesWooHoo1987 shit in the back right corner
I actually carry some stuff for chaffing that also smells good. So when I have to take a dump back there I spread that on the floor when I get done. I figure that's the least I can do. LOL!
Kristen lmfaooooooooooo
T.M.I bro
@@cammyaustralis Lysol is my best friend because of people like these.
Cant wait to be a driver been little over a year part time working erregs