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AC will never happen because of the in and out nature of the job. Imagine how long that compressor and other components would last restarting 150+ times a day?

Somehow FedEx keeps making a tidy profit with air conditioning in their delivery vehicles. I doubt we will ever get A/C, they don't even want to add a power outlet to our dash. I asked for a fan but my mechanic claims my dash doesn't have a good place to mount one. It would just blow hot air on me anyway.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Those are good for quick stuff , but not all day . They don't breathe well and your hand gets sweaty

Actually they aren't too bad.

 

[Melissa Allen]

She wants her man in shape!!

that's it...

 

[john chesney]

Should have known there would be a smartass in the group....not a new driver....been driving for 15 years. (my husband is the actual driver, not me)

yes, temp of truck sucks and drinking all the water barely keeps you hidrated....

he wears those gloves as well...

its just something i thought i would ask....[/QUO

Is it normal to drive a truck with no air and most of the time no fan?

We live in Alabama and summer begins in May and we never know when it will finally begin to cool off.

Alabama summer's have high temperatures averaging over 90 °friend. Oh, and don't forget about the humidity.

Its very nice of you to care about your husband.The truth is you or nobody that is not doing this job can EVER understand what we go through. I don't even attempt to explain it's impossible for someone to understand.Love him and support him I'm sure the reason he keeps going is for his family and it's just keeps getting harder with age.Ive died a thousand deaths out in the heat and the freezing cold it's unbearable

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

that's it...

I knew it.

 

[Melissa Allen]

Its very nice of you to care about your husband.The truth is you or nobody that is not doing this job can EVER understand what we go through. I don't even attempt to explain it's impossible for someone to understand.Love him and support him I'm sure the reason he keeps going is for his family and it's just keeps getting harder with age.Ive died a thousand deaths out in the heat and the freezing cold it's unbearable

You are right, I can't even imagine what all of you go through every day. Im just a wifey that had a question and go what I needed.....Thanks John!

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Its very nice of you to care about your husband.The truth is you or nobody that is not doing this job can EVER understand what we go through. I don't even attempt to explain it's impossible for someone to understand.Love him and support him I'm sure the reason he keeps going is for his family and it's just keeps getting harder with age.Ive died a thousand deaths out in the heat and the freezing cold it's unbearable

Especially the old trucks. Almost zero heat in the winter.

 

[john chesney]

that's it...

Keep him going Melissa. I'm one sexy old ups dude that hot chicks can't resist lol. Ups will keep him in top physical shape for you lol. It's great you care about your husband I'm sure he's a good guy and loves you very much. Good luck to you and your family

 

[OrioN]

If you aren't going to the bathroom, your body is in serious trouble

Nah, this only happens once in a while, when I'm running gunning... I has a pea bottle in the cargo area because I don't like to go behind a tree.

 

[john chesney]

Especially the old trucks. Almost zero heat in the winter.

Ya I remember it technically had a heater and it did make a little noise but that didn't heat lol

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Ya I remember it technically had a heater and it did make a little noise but that didn't heat lol

I used to put cardboard over the radiator. The thermostat was too low on those old cars.

 

[OrioN]

Those are good for quick stuff , but not all day . They don't breathe well and your hand gets sweaty

I cut the finger tips off and use them for bulk stuff only. My lady wants callous-free hands when it's playtime

 

[OrioN]

AC will never happen because of the in and out nature of the job. Imagine how long that compressor and other components would last restarting 150+ times a day?

One of the reasons why the eggplant side keeps their vehicles running, LoL.


Some of them needs to learn to engage the parking brake at every stop, though

That is an express / airmail driver! Didn't they get better training than ground or HD drivers???

 

[john chesney]

I used to put cardboard over the radiator. The thermostat was too low on those old cars.

Ya and a scraper for the inside of the windows lol.

 

[OrioN]

Somehow FedEx keeps making a tidy profit with air conditioning in their delivery vehicles. ...I asked for a fan but my mechanic claims my dash doesn't have a good place to mount one. It would just blow hot air on me anyway.

FedEx is making profits for their share holder s because 2/3 or more of the workforce are subcontractors, no bennies, OT, sick pay, vacation pay, holiday pay, etc...

Your mechanic is lazy or their pinching pennies... moving air > stale air

 

[john chesney]

Somehow FedEx keeps making a tidy profit with air conditioning in their delivery vehicles. I doubt we will ever get A/C, they don't even want to add a power outlet to our dash. I asked for a fan but my mechanic claims my dash doesn't have a good place to mount one. It would just blow hot air on me anyway.

Remember ups wants us to suffer.Never forget this. It may help you realize why they do something's that don't make sence

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Ya and a scraper for the inside of the windows lol.

The good old days. LOL

 

[BSWALKS]

AC will never happen because of the in and out nature of the job. Imagine how long that compressor and other components would last restarting 150+ times a day?

I would think ac components would last at least as long as any other mechanical component.
I do agree that we'll probably never have ac.

 

[pkgdriver]

Power Steering/Low Step/Shorts > AC

 

[MAKAVELI]

Somehow FedEx keeps making a tidy profit with air conditioning in their delivery vehicles. I doubt we will ever get A/C, they don't even want to add a power outlet to our dash. I asked for a fan but my mechanic claims my dash doesn't have a good place to mount one. It would just blow hot air on me anyway.

Yes we have AC but we're not paid $36 hour with a fat pension and fully paid health insurance. We can trade if you want.