u/Grapefruit_007

Since flex is a little crazy with the dings and crazy mileage lately, thinking of switching this winter to UPS. Anyone dome this? Was it better? I know they pay mileage.

*Other than Pay*

If you could take over Flex, what would you change?

I would send every driver in the direction towards their home. The closest route to your home is what you are automatically assigned.

Biggest reason is that if something comes up - emergency vehicles, closed roads, flooding - you’re familiar with the area and you can re-route to deliver every package instead of taking them back.

If an Injury happens, I think people are more likely to complete delivery. I was in the city right next to mine two years ago when I slipped on ice and broke my wrist. I had no idea it was broken. I finished the route because either way I would’ve had to lift every package. To deliver or to take back. If I was delivering 45 minutes from home - never would’ve finished delivering. Would’ve gone back to station and returned.

Lastly, I think some people are just lazy, but I do think if you’re delivering in your area, people might be more likely to take better care of packages rather than throwing them. I personally don’t treat them differently but I do wonder if people would act different in their own neighborhood / city.