Air conditioning

[bottomups]

More than once I had a customers dog wander into the cargo area when leaving the bulkhead door open. Was always a pain in the ass to deliver their pet back to them.

 

[UnionStrong]

I think we would both say that things like osha have their place. I just don't think a.c. in package cars is something I would want osha to get into

Again everything costs. Paid vacations cost.

Money spent on a.c. is money that can't go into our paycheck

He’s a socialist

 

[PT Car Washer]

More than once I had a customers dog wander into the cargo area when leaving the bulkhead door open. Was always a pain in the ass to deliver their pet back to them.

Cats were worse.

 

[KearsargeCoop]

Not sure if u are a big safety risk with an open bulkhead door. I don't especially since there's wall behind the seat

What I was saying was the heat behind the bulk head door is an issue for you. So your solution is leaving your bulk head door open.
So when your ORS comes to you and says "why did you have 35 bulk head door events" you say "It's 169 degrees behind that door."

 

[bottomups]

Cats were worse.

I didn't mind backtracking a few miles to return a dog too much. A cat would've been used for traction grit.

 

[ContainmentIssue]

In my opinion venting the cargo space would really help; I can speak from experience that even in 114 degree weather, the stops are never reduced and the well being of the driver is not taken into account. PCM's always ended with "stay hydrated"...thanks brain trust.

 

[UnionStrong]

In my opinion venting the cargo space would really help; I can speak from experience that even in 114 degree weather, the stops are never reduced and the well being of the driver is not taken into account. PCM's always ended with "stay hydrated"...thanks brain trust.

Same thing 30 years ago, drink plenty of fluids. Ozone alerts, who cares.

 

[TSB]

I get that but isn't keeping the driver or unloader from passing out from the heat a safety issue too? Which is a bigger risk on a hot day?

 

[TSB]

Maybe an open mesh or diamond plate pattern with openings for air movement while retaining the strngth of the door is an option.

 

[UnionStrong]

Maybe an open mesh or diamond plate pattern with openings for air movement while retaining the strngth of the door is an option.

More vents on the ceiling and sides too.

 

[Steamer]

It won't work. It won't cool down that fast. Heat exchange takes time. I've had a lawn business in SW Florida. There is no point trying to cool it down between stops. Not only that; if you're really worried about safety. AC wouldn't be the #1 choice. Better side protection, airbags, and so on. More drivers die in accidents by far than heat related. It just makes sensational headlines.

 

[KearsargeCoop]

Maybe an open mesh or diamond plate pattern with openings for air movement while retaining the strngth of the door is an option.

Good ideas, but even semi rural routes would feel the pain from increased dust.

 

[drenched]

Good ideas, but even semi rural routes would feel the pain from increased dust.

I don't see how a bulkhead door with openings for air flow would increase dust if you're already driving with the side doors open

 

[100%]

AC is a bargaining distraction put out there by UPS every year a contract is coming up.

 

[MyTripisCut]

AC is a bargaining distraction put out there by UPS every year a contract is coming up.

And now embraced by our TDU leadership.

 

[oldupsman]

This whole bulkhead door topic is a good example of what happens when your
supervisors no longer come from the ranks. These 90 day wonders have no clue
what it is like to be in a hot package car all day.

 

[rickyb]

I think we would both say that things like osha have their place. I just don't think a.c. in package cars is something I would want osha to get into

Again everything costs. Paid vacations cost.

Money spent on a.c. is money that can't go into our paycheck

money spent on ac is money that cant go to shareholders. they are not spending the money on you, theyre spending it on themselves.

You are at work 40 hours a week. do you want to suffer lol?

 

[UnionStrong]

money spent on ac is money that cant go to shareholders. they are not spending the money on you, theyre spending it on themselves.

You are at work 40 hours a week. do you want to suffer lol?

Not happening

 

[rickyb]

Not happening

you can view peoples lack of faith in their lack of ability to imagine or take action for a better world

 

[YourMissingCallTag]

I don't see why they make such a big deal about keeping the bulkhead door closed like all the time. An open bulkhead door would reduce heat build up and also be good for unloaders

A driver had the bulkhead door open and their handcart flew up into the cab smashing the driver in the face. That was what I was told many years ago.