I can't believe......

[oldngray]

Three points of contact?

stiff clutch

 

[oldngray]

Most of my ups related ailments disappeared in about 6 weeks

It took more like 6 months for me.

 

[Thebrownblob]

stiff clutch

Those old high steppers were murder, and it wasn’t just the step. Those clutches were stiff as hell, with no power steering as well.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I've had both of my knee's scoped because of those forking things.

Tear in the medial meniscus on my right knee, and a tear in the lateral meniscus on my left knee.

I was no runner. It was just the repetitive motion of getting in and out of those trucks.

And not having power steering didn't help anything either...

Plus those tiny bench seats did they give any support to your back or your legs

 

[oldngray]

And not having power steering didn't help anything either...

Plus those tiny bench seats did they give any support to your back or your legs

The seats were a piece of plywood covered with fabric

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

The seats were a piece of plywood covered with fabric

I remember...

 

[Thebrownblob]

The seats were a piece of plywood covered with fabric

Those lap belts were pretty safe!

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Those lap belts were pretty safe!

As you unclicked them pulling into a parking spot

 

[oldngray]

I remember...

When a contract made them replace the seats they were allowed to take their time and a lot of those still had the old seats as long as they were still in service.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

When a contract made them replace the seats they were allowed to take their time and a lot of those still had the old seats as long as they were still in service.

The good ole days...

 

[Jkloc420]

It is a zen state that younger drivers struggle with. I have seen veteran drivers fizzle and fall out due to the mental stress.

I'm not saying driver is bad, I am saying that after 30 or 40 years ur body is in bad shape

 

[Thebrownblob]

I'm not saying driver is bad, I am saying that after 30 or 40 years ur body is in bad shape

But your tongue, I’m a physical specimen.

 

[oldngray]

But your tongue, I’m a physical specimen.

 

[MyTripisCut]

It took me awhile, but I ultimately realized that 90% or more of the so-called stress of being a package car driver was stress I created for myself.

Once I surrendered to the clock, took it one delivery and package at a time, took all of my personal time daily, empowered myself by enacting all contractual protections, a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders, legs and back.

I made more money, did less work and the quality of all my time was greatly increased.

Not everyone is capable of this epiphany, but I have always offered my testimony to anyone willing to listen and invited them to heed the mindset I described.

I hope at least one person who reads this finds value in it.

The JOB is easy.

The WORK is hard.

 

[No1 Special]

Those old high steppers were murder, and it wasn’t just the step. Those clutches were stiff as hell, with no power steering as well.

Please explain what a clutch is, for the younger drivers. I was never so glad when the last non power steering package car disappeared.

 

[Brown echo]

He went to go visit Dr. @Brown echo

 

[Thebrownblob]

Please explain what a clutch is, for the younger drivers. I was never so glad when the last non power steering package car disappeared.

I think most of the younger drivers think a clutch is that Man purse they carry now….

 

[PoirotAtUPS]

That's the truth

So true - over 25-30 years genetics come in to play - not everyone is a winner in that lottery. I’ve known a few that at 45 were about 70 physically.

 

[oldngray]

So true - over 25-30 years genetics come in to play - not everyone is a winner in that lottery. I’ve known a few that at 45 were about 70 physically.

I looked and felt at least 10 years younger until it suddenly hit all at once when I was about 50.

 

[Thebrownblob]

So true - over 25-30 years genetics come in to play - not everyone is a winner in that lottery. I’ve known a few that at 45 were about 70 physically.

Yep I’m sure genetics plays part. But so many of my fellow brothers come to work with a bag of McDonald’s and a cooler full of monster energy drinks. I wonder if they’re going to make it another year.!