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SALTIing is supposed to be a constant effort to catch simple mistakes and bad behavior, but managers often ramp up in areas struggling with performance, according to former managers and multiple drivers.

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  • UPS plants fake packages to make sure drivers and staff are following the rules.
  • Current workers and former managers told Insider the practice is known as "SALTing" inside UPS.
  • Two UPS drivers said they've seen an uptick since the end of the holiday season. 

Retail stores send secret shoppers to ensure employees are doing their jobs correctly — UPS sends SALT. 

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Transportation, News, BITranspo, Logistics, UPS, Package
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UPS plants fake packages to catch delivery mistakes — and calls it 'salting'