Motorista da UPS Joel Reyez compartilha dicas sobre como trabalhar em tempos de calor.

In the summers of Bakersfield, California where heat can often be relentless, UPS driver Joel Reyez has spent over 20 years behind the wheel. With 25 total years of service to UPS, Joel continues to led by example when it comes to staying safe. O segredo? A blend of personal responsibility, company support and a whole lot of hydration.

“O segredo está no próprio trabalho e sempre vou fazer o melhor para dominá-lo bem”, afirma Joel. Ele acredita que as ferramentas e os treinamentos oferecidos pela UPS são essenciais para seu sucesso. “A empresa está fazendo a parte dela; nós, motoristas, temos que fazer a nossa”, complementa.

How to stay cool as a delivery driver in Bakersfield 

Joel's day starts each day with a Bible reading and a three-gallon jug of water—preparing his mind and body for the day ahead.

“Bakersfield é um lugar muito quente”, afirma. "One of the things that I do is make sure I have water. Plenty of water is key."

Ele reconhece que a UPS disponibiliza garrafões, toalhas refrescantes e gelo para ajudar os motoristas na hidratação. However, hydration is just one part of Joel's routine. He emphasizes the importance of mental and physical preparation, arriving to work early and thinking about his route.

“Você precisa estar com a mente em forma para fazer o trabalho bem-feito”, recomenda. 

Guiding the next generation in UPS safety

O compromisso de Joel com a segurança ultrapassa seu próprio trabalho. As a member of UPS’s safety committee—the company has over 3,100 committees dedicated to health and safety globally—he actively mentors younger drivers, sharing his experiences and knowledge.

"One of the pointers I tell new drivers is to master the craft," he says. “Se você se adaptar bem ao treinamento, se mantiver hidratado e se preparar cada dia, você será um motorista de sucesso”.

The ultimate motivation to work safely 

Joel's commitment to working safely and staying hydrated is personal.

"I got a picture of my son and daughter – that's my motivation to work safe," he shares. "My main reason for keeping myself hydrated and working safe is for my family. That's the last, most important stop for me every day."

Você sabia: fatos rápidos da UPS

• Over the past five years, we’ve invested more than 33 million hours and nearly $2 billion on safety training to help prepare UPSers to work safely year-round.
• We’ve equipped our delivery drivers with cooling sleeves and hats – developed in partnership with MISSION® – to bring athletic innovations off the playing field and into our operations. Studies show that cooling key parts of the body can help significantly reduce the risk of overheating, and MISSION®’s state-of-the-art technology helps its cooling fabrics stay up to 30 degrees cooler than body temperature for up to two hours. The gear was featured on NBC’s Today Show during a segment on summer must-haves.