Why are UPS drivers using personal vehicles?

“As in the past, during the peak holiday season, some jobs are conducted by seasonal employees who drive their own personal vehicles,” a UPS spokesperson said. “For many, that provides flexibility that they enjoy, and in turn, helps UPS balance the increased workload.

Can UPS drivers transfer to another state?

No they will not allow you to transfer.

Do FedEx drivers use their own cars?

Drivers will be delivering with their own vehicle. Vehicle requirements – must be a 2007 or newer model vehicle.

Does FedEx deliver in regular vehicles?

Does FedEx ship cars? FedEx offers a shipping service called FedEx Custom Critical which covers all things normal FedEx services do not. Apart from the standard delivery services FedEx offers, they include car shipping service as a customized “White Glove” service compromised of surface and air.

Do FedEx drivers throw packages over fences?

THEY CAN EARN BONUSES FOR NOT SMASHING YOUR STUFF. Despite the occasional security camera footage of FedEx and UPS drivers tossing packages over fences or otherwise trying their best to use boxes as footballs, the reality is that drivers have no desire to mishandle your goods—just the opposite.

Does FedEx leave packages behind?

THEY MAY NOT LEAVE A PACKAGE BEHIND IF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SEEMS SKETCHY. For packages where the sender doesn’t require a signature, FedEx employees are left to use their own discretion on whether to leave a package unattended or reserve delivery for another day.

Are FedEx drivers allowed to use cell phones in delivery trucks?

If you see your FedEx driver chatting away on his cell phone, he’s not breaking any rules. Despite rumors to the contrary, John says drivers are allowed to have their mobile phones alongside them in their delivery trucks.

Why can’t you take a left turn on a ups route?

UPS drivers are not supposed to take left turns, if they can help it, and their routes are actually strictly planned to minimize the necessity of such turns as much as possible. The reasoning behind this seemingly bizarre rule, as explained by the Independent, is efficiency.