FedEx Driver Caught Throwing Packages Into Ditch

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13. There is SO much pressure on the drivers--BIL works for UPS

Years ago I had a part-time job at UPS sorting packages. Around Christmas time the stress on the drivers was unbelievable. I'd see them come in to do paperwork and then rush back out. Their faces were full of stress and fear. The company put so much pressure on these drivers and the number of packages to deliver was humanly impossible.

My BIL has been a driver for UPS for over 20 years now. The same thing happens every year with UPS too, a driver just loses it and dumps packages out of desperation. My sister would dread Christmas due to the strain on her husband. He was literally working 20 hour days at times, zero rest.

Then suddenly, this year, UPS decided to hire a lot more drivers to help over the holidays--enough to actually make a difference. UPS has always hired additional drivers for the holiday load, but never nearly enough (want to keep that profit margin up). When she told me this I replied, "Wow, they finally started caring about their drivers. Was there a management change?". She told me no, the reason UPS finally started hiring enough drivers was due to competition from Amazon. With Amazon hiring private drivers in an Uber/Lyft type model, UPS wasn't able to compete. As always, nothing changes until it hits the pocketbook of these corporations.

Anyway, I feel for that FedEx driver. I've seen what they put those guys/gals through and it's insane.