A/C

[Just A UPS Guy]

It’s a PR stunt. Now the company can justify lower raises. In the long run it won’t really help the driver much.

You can buy a lot of a/c compressors and freeon with the amount of money a heat related injury costs.

 

[oldngray]

They have bought so many new trucks recently, most won't see AC for years....

What are the odds of the few new trucks with A/C going to the "special" kids?

 

[TheBrownNote]

As much as i would like to recieve the benefit of A/C, thise trucks should first go to any driver with a dovumented heat injury, as they are susceptible to heat injuries moving forward.

 

[dogs.bite.me]

Let’s be clear. They didn’t agree to ac in the pkg cars for the drivers safety.

It’s so their crappy diads will quit overheating and freezing up 20 times a day when it gets warm.

 

[Brown Biscuit]

Language says any vehicle purchased after January 2024. UPS will purchase thousands of vehicles before the end of the year and not have to install anything for years to come.

 

[oldngray]

Let’s be clear. They didn’t agree to ac in the pkg cars for the drivers safety.

It’s so their crappy diads will quit overheating and freezing up 20 times a day when it gets warm.

Remember when the first DIAD holders had holes in the heating duct to keep it warm in cold weather instead of your feet?

 

[pkgdriver]

Remember when the first DIAD holders had holes in the heating duct to keep it warm in cold weather instead of your feet?

 

[Over70irregs]

And now you give up the backside….. you thought this was free anon? Notice the timing. Golf course works wonders. Goodbye 9.5 language or its new hybrid meant to confuse you.

UPS drivers on track to get air-conditioned trucks for the first time

The package carrier reached a tentative deal with Teamsters leaders representing 340,000 employees to address long-standing heat-related concerns as part of contract talks that are underway.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[DELACROIX]

Remember when the first DIAD holders had holes in the heating duct to keep it warm in cold weather instead of your feet?

…and Air Conditioning units installed where they were stored.

It shows their priorities….

 

[JL 0513]

Lot of people giving this a downvote. No one's forcing you to turn it on. Better to have the option.

 

[Johney]

A/C in package cars wow!



Enjoy that .10 cent a year raise.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Lot of people giving this a downvote. No one's forcing you to turn it on. Better to have the option.

I’m not certain people are down voting
If you worked at UPS a long time, you know, they don’t give up something without wanting something in return or playing games with language, so there will naturally be suspicion Until we know the full details of the whole contract.

Not to mention the fact that I can’t speak for everywhere , but I’m in a very large hub with multiple centers, and every vehicle in this fleet here has been replaced within the last 21/2 years. The likelihood of anyone seeing air conditioning with a 2024 model in less than 8 to 10 years is unlikely because every truck is brand new.

 

[MECH-II]

“ newly existing package cars”

so only the new trucks ?

NO ONES GETTING

 

[UnionStrong]

“ newly existing package cars”

so only the new trucks ?

NO ONES GETTING

Exactly

 

[MECH-II]

How about reducing the weight limit and 8:00 start for drivers all year


a/c

 

[RetiredIE]

Is this real? UPS agrees to install air conditioning in package cars

Sounds like a lot of hot air to me. On an in-city route the door is opened and closed every couple of minutes. That AC is going to be working it's tail off and not really having an effect. I think a fan or two and strategically placed vents in both the front and bulkhead would be more effective. I hope it works, but it sounds like virtue signaling from both UPS and the Teamster leadership.

 

[MECH-II]

no one’s getting a/c , enjoy the fan that every truck has already

 

[oldngray]

no one’s getting a/c , enjoy the fan that every truck has already

Most trucks come from the factory with A/C so it probably costs UPS more to have it removed.

 

[pkgdriver]

“ newly existing package cars”

so only the new trucks ?

NO ONES GETTING

Package Cars!!!

 

[Over70irregs]

I’m not certain people are down voting
If you worked at UPS a long time, you know, they don’t give up something without wanting something in return or playing games with language, so there will naturally be suspicion Until we know the full details of the whole contract.

Not to mention the fact that I can’t speak for everywhere , but I’m in a very large hub with multiple centers, and every vehicle in this fleet here has been replaced within the last 21/2 years. The likelihood of anyone seeing air conditioning with a 2024 model in less than 8 to 10 years is unlikely because every truck is brand new.

Nailed it