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Fitchburg Drivers Tackle Holiday Rush

Fitchburg, Wisconsin UPS drivers face marathon shifts as holiday shoppers rush to complete their Christmas lists. With package volumes doubling or tripling, drivers log overtime hours, sacrificing their own holiday plans. Shoppers appreciate their efforts, with the final cutoff for expedited shipping at six thirty p.m. Tuesday. Ross advises tracking deliveries and checking return policies for post-holiday swaps. Amidst the holiday rush, drivers are urged to take a break and reset. Checkout Solipillow.com

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