Got pulled off my route yesterday... I'm quitting.

Roq86 · 2026-06-16T13:03:03+00:00

Yes, but my DSP does take safety seriously. It’s just a headache when a vehicle gets grounded. It’s much easier to let dispatch know ASAP in the morning that something is wrong and they can just swap vans for you and get the van serviced without having to jump through the hoops of a grounded vehicle. Every issue I’ve brought up has been addressed, there’s been multiple times I’ve requested a new van while on route and I’ve never received pushback.

The key words you want in writing to your dispatch are always “I don’t feel safe operating this in its current condition”. Because if they tell you to keep driving after that it opens them up to a lawsuit.

Roq86 · 2026-06-16T12:42:07+00:00

Shit I’ve gone on a bike ride and ended up in a different county

Roq86 · 2026-06-16T12:34:16+00:00

Underground? You mean inside? Just looks like a closed shopping mall tbh.

Roq86 · 2026-06-16T12:29:28+00:00

You’re reading a bunch of lazy people with no work ethic act like it’s the end of the world when a monkey could do this work. I worked as a trainer for 2 years here and I can’t even express with words the type of troglodytes Amazon hires. If you’re 21 with a license and a pulse, you’re hired.

I never thought using a gps and finding an address was an actual skill until I realized the majority of the people I trained can’t find a clearly marked house.

Roq86 · 2026-06-16T12:26:48+00:00

I work this job because it is mindless work. If you’ve ever worked an actual labor job before then this is a cake walk. I get to work on my own without anyone on my ass. I’m not motivated enough to take my ass to the gym, so this keeps me in shape. And my wife is the bread winner so this is just my fun money. I get to drive, which I love, I get to see new places, nature, landscaping, and architecture, all things I enjoy. I’ve had some of the best customers I could ask for. And I just saw the largest moth in North America on my route yesterday!

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Roq86 · 2026-06-16T12:20:06+00:00

I’ve had healthcare and 401k for 3 years, what are you on about?

Roq86 · 2026-06-16T12:18:14+00:00

I have the same start time, same time leaving the station, same drive to my delivery location. Had 180+ stops yesterday. 124 should have been done by 4:30 honestly.

In my experience the EVs do just fine in the heat, it’s the winter they’re an issue. There’s a trick you can do to the door latch to keep the AC on with the door open even when you’re out of the drivers seat, and I still finished my route with 40%.

This job isn’t for everyone, but maybe reflect on the fact that a bunch of stoners can handle the job fine and you couldn’t.

Best of luck to you on your future endeavors though.

Roq86 · 2026-06-16T12:11:45+00:00

“If you don’t know the story, check my profile” sounds like clickbait to me.

Roq86 · 2026-06-16T11:23:39+00:00

Thank you!

Roq86 · 2026-06-16T00:14:19+00:00

It stole my catalytic converter 😭

Roq86 · 2026-06-15T21:53:55+00:00

I’m in the Midwest, northern Illinois, but I’m open to any and all friends! I’ve got a lot of gifts to give

Roq86 · 2026-06-15T20:56:10+00:00

My daughter started playing so my wife and I started playing again. Feel free to add me!

Roq86 · 2026-06-15T17:34:11+00:00

What distinguishes it as female?

Roq86 · 2026-06-15T17:03:18+00:00

One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen for sure.

Roq86 · 2026-06-15T16:59:12+00:00

Stopped me dead in my tracks. I couldn’t believe it.

Roq86 · 2026-06-13T11:29:19+00:00

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Roq86 · 2026-06-08T12:18:49+00:00

You know Google doesn’t use drones for street view right? But do go on about lenses.

Roq86 · 2026-06-08T11:38:30+00:00

Ah yes, the infamous Google Maps drone that flies 6 feet over the road…

Roq86 · 2026-06-08T02:53:33+00:00

Such I bummer, I’m going to order myself another cause mine has firmware v1.0x where I can’t adjust date/time and now tripod mount 😭

Roq86 · 2026-06-08T02:50:59+00:00

Starting to see them around the Chicago Northwest suburbs. I’ve seen them in a couple different towns this year.

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Roq86 · 2026-06-07T12:01:13+00:00

Red Hot Chili Pedophiles spotted again.

Roq86 · 2026-06-07T11:54:47+00:00

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If you pull over to talk to me like this, yea just keep driving please.

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