Fact or Fiction? A person cannot automatically become a driver for UPS?

Question

I've recently heard that one needs to put in years and years of work as a loader before becoming a driver, can anyone with knowledge in this area help me out with this?

Answer 1

When I applied at my local UPS, they told me that drivers are never hired from outside. They always hire from within the company, and seniority counts. Apparently it's a highly desired position there.

Think about it, if you're a loader/unloader and do a crappy job, they can just let you go. But if you're a crappy driver, then everyone who has seen what you did thinks that way about the company & their hiring choices. (Not just the actual driving, but the package handling & people skills if you run into the homeowner, etc.)

Answer 2

I've heard that most people who are drivers worked their way up the ranks by working as sorters/loaders etc in the warehouses for many years first

however I'm not sure if there is a way to go straight to driver without doing time at the warehouse. One way to find out is to contact UPS and ask them directly.

Answer 3

it does take years to make driver status. I have a good friend that stayed with UPS for 12 years before he became a driver. He also worked the majority of those 12 years as a temp

Answer 4

I have heard that UPS uses the seniority system for promotion to driver. Quite legal.

Answer 5

Don't know about ups, but my son is a driver for FEDEX. He started as a driver, 4 yrs ago, and makes good money.

Answer 6

Yes it is true. As in many jobs you work your way up to the more desire able positions. I guess hard work does pay off.

Answer 7

Ummm...This is law enforcement & police area for YA!

Answer 8

Yup, I heard that too.

Answer 9

it's weird, i know, but also true

fact