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MP4VT2004
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MP4VT2004

I think there's a distinction to be made between long-haul truckers and...

...UPS drivers. Long-haul truckers don't unload their own trucks. UPS drivers not only have to drive their trucks, but they also have to get the package to the doorstep of the recipient. I'm not saying that ultimately won't be possible for robots, but I think that part of the job is farther away than simply making autonomous driving a reality.
Posted: 08/14/2023 at 04:29 PM ET
(In response to this post by Beerman)

Thread Replies (26)

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UPS New Contract. Is the $170K salary for the in town drivers or just the
HokieNLot11 • 08/14/23 03:29 PM ET
Only 45% of UPS bargaining unit employees are full time. Rest are part time
RoswellGAHokie • 08/14/23 06:28 PM ET
Pffft. Ask a pilot what they make**
Nova Hokie 95 • 08/14/23 05:51 PM ET
UPS drivers were known to be paid well to begin with**
HokieDan95 • 08/14/23 05:09 PM ET
I’m on the management side. UPS and Southwest are two successful
RoswellGAHokie • 08/14/23 06:32 PM ET
When unions fight for good pay, good benefits, and good working conditions
Tafkam Hokie • 08/15/23 11:13 AM ET
And yet for the 4th straight day, my UPS shipped package should arrive...
EDGEMAN • 08/14/23 05:04 PM ET
Are you not tipping your driver?**
HwoodHokie • 08/14/23 05:35 PM ET
They haven't shown up to get a tip...lol**
EDGEMAN • 08/14/23 05:39 PM ET
It's none of the above
Beerman • 08/14/23 03:38 PM ET
I prefer to rush to judgement based on headlines only
FfxStationHokie • 08/14/23 04:51 PM ET
I applaud you for at least reading the entire headline**
Beerman • 08/14/23 05:20 PM ET
the 49 is in 5 years - but they get overtime - and alot of them work ALOT**
bigbadbird • 08/14/23 04:43 PM ET
Cause they can’t do it forever you have to max your short term income**
HokieJamie • 08/14/23 09:43 PM ET
Thanks for the info. Still, for a high school student trying to make up
HokieNLot11 • 08/14/23 03:46 PM ET
okay and**
typed by ben • 08/14/23 08:52 PM ET
My advice for young punk kids = marry rich
FfxStationHokie • 08/14/23 03:53 PM ET
My parents used say, "It is just as easy to fall in love with a rich girl"
turkeywinghokie • 08/14/23 04:12 PM ET
It is. Another thing to consider is...
Beerman • 08/14/23 03:50 PM ET
... and such vehicles losing connectivity & causing traffic tie-ups*. But
PhotoHokieNC • 08/14/23 04:09 PM ET
I don't think it's anywhere near 40-50 years away
Beerman • 08/14/23 04:20 PM ET
I think there's a distinction to be made between long-haul truckers and... ◄
MP4VT2004 • 08/14/23 04:29 PM ET
Certainly
Beerman • 08/14/23 04:59 PM ET
Sorry, indeed you did. Reading is fundamental.
MP4VT2004 • 08/14/23 08:31 PM ET
Always possible, but current legal and traffic infrastructure will fight
PhotoHokieNC • 08/14/23 04:28 PM ET
Near as I can tell, resisting change is what made America great
Beerman • 08/14/23 05:08 PM ET
I completely agree that automated vehicles will slowly advance.**
PhotoHokieNC • 08/14/23 05:14 PM ET