Ride a-long
- Thread starter DownFall
- Start date
Downfall -- "I have a POV and am scheduled for a ride a-long soon. Can I request that they just follow me since I only have one seat? Or can they make me drive that LLV junk? They are so dangerous on these gravel roads and hills I have."
-- IMO - doing a "ride-a-long" from a trailing vehicle is a waste of time as the carrier can't point out problem areas or problem mailboxes. Being on a cell phone to the trailing vehicle is a big no-no!
-- If you are not qualified or not certified to operate an LLV, be sure to point that out to manglement.
- Used to be if one had not operated an LLV in more than a year, one had to get requalified/recertified.
- If required to get recertified, you'll be in a pay status - per the contract ( somewhere in Article 30 )
-- With the Metris only having the driver's seat, that would rule out using it for a "ride-a-long".
-- No idea if the Platypus has the capability of having a jump seat installed like an LLV.
-- If forced to use an LLV, hopefully manglement will appreciate the roadways/pathways you have to deal with.
-- IMO - doing a "ride-a-long" from a trailing vehicle is a waste of time as the carrier can't point out problem areas or problem mailboxes. Being on a cell phone to the trailing vehicle is a big no-no!
-- If you are not qualified or not certified to operate an LLV, be sure to point that out to manglement.
- Used to be if one had not operated an LLV in more than a year, one had to get requalified/recertified.
- If required to get recertified, you'll be in a pay status - per the contract ( somewhere in Article 30 )
-- With the Metris only having the driver's seat, that would rule out using it for a "ride-a-long".
-- No idea if the Platypus has the capability of having a jump seat installed like an LLV.
-- If forced to use an LLV, hopefully manglement will appreciate the roadways/pathways you have to deal with.
Rogtar
Well-known member
Duckbill has jumpseats and also a cargo extractor to pull the hot air out. AC may not be fantastic getting there but it at least exists. Just like the llv, not gonna be seeing a lot, but both of you can get up and have a boxing match if it becomes necessary. Best outcome is closing the corridoor and locking them away
The M-38 has this ;
511 DEFINITION
Inspection of a route is the physical observation of the condition of the route and boxes, the
adequacy and quality of the service to the rural public, and the character and performance of the
carrier. This inspection is to be made by the postmaster or a designee while accompanying the
carrier on the route.
As @btdtret pointed out, make sure you are certified / trained to operate any Govt. Vehicle that is used. Also, note that if a Govt. Vehicle is used that no EMA is granted for that day. You wouldn't want to receive a L.O.D. for that amount.
511 DEFINITION
Inspection of a route is the physical observation of the condition of the route and boxes, the
adequacy and quality of the service to the rural public, and the character and performance of the
carrier. This inspection is to be made by the postmaster or a designee while accompanying the
carrier on the route.
As @btdtret pointed out, make sure you are certified / trained to operate any Govt. Vehicle that is used. Also, note that if a Govt. Vehicle is used that no EMA is granted for that day. You wouldn't want to receive a L.O.D. for that amount.
