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How hard is it to become a linehaul driver for UPS? What's the payscale like? I noticed there are jobs near Reading, PA. Anyone know how long it takes to get a run?
How hard is it to become a linehaul driver for UPS? What's the payscale like? I noticed there are jobs near Reading, PA. Anyone know how long it takes to get a run?
This is the position I am talking about. Can someone shed some light on this job. I am curious as too the pay, hours(how long till getting a run), things like that.
UPS is hiring individuals to work as full-time Tractor-Trailer Drivers. This position involves driving a tractor-trailer unit to one or more destinations and then returning to the original domicile during the same work shift. Some work is performed outdoors.
Tractor-Trailer Drivers typically work weekdays (Monday through Friday) and are required to meet driver appearance standards. UPS Tractor-Trailer Drivers usually begin work in the evening and finish the following morning.
Applicants must pass a DOT physical and drug test and successfully pass a UPS road test. Qualified applicants must have a valid commercial driver’s license issued by this state. Tractor-Trailer Drivers are expected to comply with UPS appearance guidelines and wear the company-provided uniform. UPS also requires a copy of your motor vehicle record driver abstract that has been issued within the past 30 days.
i personally filled out an application for UPS Freight. i have even went for my road test at one of the terminals, and was given the forms for a physical, which i haven't had yet because i don't have spare money to get one right now. and i was also given the company rule book as well. after reading all the stuff in the various threads about UPS Freight, i might be better off not getting on board with them, and wait till something better comes along. too bad too, i got 19 years experience they will lose.
You might check at our location they are set up with a clinic that only charges us 20 for our dot good luck
Road driver pay starts at a little over .48 mile and tops out at .54 and change after 36 months
Pro1Driver,i personally filled out an application for UPS Freight. i have even went for my road test at one of the terminals, and was given the forms for a physical, which i haven't had yet because i don't have spare money to get one right now. and i was also given the company rule book as well. after reading all the stuff in the various threads about UPS Freight, i might be better off not getting on board with them, and wait till something better comes along. too bad too, i got 19 years experience they will lose.
ou dodged a big bullet, even machine gun fire by not getting a job there.
You have to wear a bullet proof vest there instead of lime green one. It has to be knife proof too.
I know what you're saying, but the key is there are no openings for road right now.i think maybe you "might have" misunderstood me.
i was given an interview, and at the interview i was given the rule book and the drivers manual(?), along with a photo copy of a DOT physical form. about 2 weeks past that, i was given a road test with pups, which of course i passed.
i haven't gotten the DOT physical yet because i simply cannot afford the cost of this right now, in fact, most companies just send you to thier doctor. i wasn't given the DOT drug screen because that's good for only 30 days(?) i was told.
you see, i wasn't actually offered a job, yet, because no jobs for road drivers are available at that location. so my thinking is, why should i spend my money for a DOT physical if i don't have a solid job offer...?? what if a job offer never comes my way, i just kiss goodbye my money for a physical...??
now, from what i have BEEN READING HERE, it seems that UPSF is just as bad as any other place to work for. i am disappointed in this. i would have actually thought that UPSF would be a great place to work at, but then again, i do have a few loose screws that need to be tightened up in my brains.
i still will call the UPSF guy that interviewd me telling him i passed the driving test (although he should know by now), and i'll see if he can get me into a company doctor instead. my current job sucks big time, and i want to get back on the road, as a linehaul driver, not city..........
maybe i'll check into Central Transport, if i can't get anywhere with the UPSF rep.
I think if upsf was even thinking about hiring me i would go sale blood, donate a kidney or something to get the $$$ for a physical. I have to work for a half rate ltl line. This is a big chance you have. DONT BLOW IT
I think if upsf was even thinking about hiring me i would go sale blood, donate a kidney or something to get the $$$ for a physical. I have to work for a half rate ltl line. This is a big chance you have. DONT BLOW IT
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