this is for overworkedpw
  drivers start out level 7 which is about 52000 I think
   tractor trailer is level 8 I think. I do know tractor is 1 level higher,, it's either 6 and 7 OR 7 and 8

7 ton level 7 starting 41964 top at 53668

tractor level 8 starting 42802 top at 54870

takes like 10 years to top off .40 raise every 36 weeks

Just about what the carrier craft makes..Im a carrier for 2 years now,but thinking of switching over if I can..Have my class b cdl with air brakes from last job...Are you guys losing work as well or is it steady?I thank you in advance for any input...carrier craft work is going down for ptfs like myself..

Whats going on in philly,Ive just turning in my paperwork for PTF MVO.Waiting now,How are the PTFs getting 40hrs.Last year at this time they sent me paperwork for TE MVO,I turn it down,Iam working full time now with Bennies. Iam a Vet with 5 points/10 years.

Only hiring casuals for like the past year in Philly. Ptfs are barely getting 40 a week. Theyve clamped down on OT.

same here in akron,thinkin their cuttin all OT everywhere from what I'm hearing, except when absoletly needed

what you guys off for the holiday or what?

Our VMF has not had OT for over 6 months on our days off....we are still getting OT during the week, but only up to 2 hours a day..get used to it..you should not be living on the OT anyway...

VOMA's - Is there anything documented about being able to open LLV doors without a key?

HI my name is willie gonzalez,an EX-DISTRICT DSI,because they abolished our positions a week ago,apwu is working on it.but on the meantime,maybe i can answer someones question about vehicle doors,the new driver safety postal guidelines which are on the ELM-804 states that a letter carrier can have their door open,as long as 1-they are on their line of travel 2-no turns are made 3-the speed is less than 15 mph 4- they are not going for more than 500 feet without stopping,anything other than that ,please close your doors.same apply to shoulder harness,remeber the lap belt must be worn anytime the vehicle is in motion.

here in south florida we used to be 6 DSIs ,now they are down to one fulltime TWO AD HOC DSIs,dont get on light duty!i am a 60%service connected disabled veteran,and they are refusing me to work,i been using my sick leave and annual,its agaist the law but ,they dont care anymore,managament will do whatever and then deal with the consequences.any questions please e mail me wylliegonz@aol.com

oh i forgot,60 % ser4vice connected,ex-gulf war vet ,8 years army,15 years postal,13 as a DSI.if you think they cant touch you,think again.

I'm a letter carrier with an LLV. My rear door cable broke and the door came slamming down. Luckily I wasn't under it at the time. I tried to pick up the door but it was really heavy like it was spring-loaded. Is this normal?