Simple hacks for the UPS driver - On topic please

[Tiny Panda]

How about a headlamp instead of a flashlight for use outside of the PC when walking (or dare I say "walking") to your stop? It will fit over either the ball-cap or the beanie-cap. One less thing to carry and the light is always where you need it!

I bought one of these


Fits in my pocket and has an adjustable beam so you can focus the light on house numbers etc

 

[TheMasochist]

It's good because the light is where you need and only when you need it. Everywhere your eyes go so does the light.

 

[Rack em]

I bought one of these spot lights last year and they work great
Also, we just had a driver get "fired" pending investigation for doing things to his package car. So be careful with whatever you do to your package cars people!

 

[rod]

I find baby wipes work wonders for getting rid of footprints on packages

I was always amazed at the size of some of those foot prints. Its like UPS had Sasquach walking all over their boxes.

 

[Brownslave688]

I was always amazed at the size of some of those foot prints. Its like UPS had Sasquach walking all over their boxes.

Nope just @bleedinbrown58

 

[olroadbeech]

Nope just @bleedinbrown58

you are BANNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[bleedinbrown58]

Nope just @bleedinbrown58

They're smaller than some peoples' asses. Ahh....if only they had Slim Fast for feet....lol.

 

[bleedinbrown58]

you are BANNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ohhh I get it.....Did you honestly think you were the first?

 

[soberups]

Also, we just had a driver get "fired" pending investigation for doing things to his package car. So be careful with whatever you do to your package cars people!

Splicing into the electrical system, cutting wires, or making permanent modifications to the car would be a big no-no. My hacks do not involve any of that, its bungee cords and zip ties snd nothing more.

 

[olroadbeech]

yes, that is correct about modifications. you can ask your mechanic but he has to get approval from his boss. usually the answer is no.

the mods i made over the years was usually safety related for the winter but they had to be removable in the spring.

i used to zip tie a cut out from the mudflap to the step so i could wipe my boots off before entering tractor. also used to attach a small equipment box to the rear catwalk for chain and snow equipment since loose items like that are not supposed to be in the cab.

 

[opey]

this spotlight from harbor freight is awesome. its a little bulky but it will light up something 2 block over. i like that it uses a trigger instead of a switch, and its rechargeable. paid 10 bucks for it

 

[olroadbeech]

i have a little Rayovac penlight that clips to my shirt pocket that is almost indispensible (sp?).

i think i paid 7 bucks for it and have had it for several years.

 

[Coldworld]

this spotlight from harbor freight is awesome. its a little bulky but it will light up something 2 block over. i like that it uses a trigger instead of a switch, and its rechargeable. paid 10 bucks for it

I have a flashlight that isn't as bright as a spotlight but will light up the house pretty good all the way from the truck... I usually make an attempt to shine that bitch right in their front room window. If they don't want to turn on a porch light them I'm going to light em up

 

[Coldworld]

I find baby wipes work wonders for getting rid of footprints on packages

Just use spit...it works for many things including the seals on the gladhands of a tractor if they are leaking air a little bit

 

[Coldworld]

I have a flashlight that isn't as bright as a spotlight but will light up the house pretty good all the way from the truck... I usually make an attempt to shine that bitch right in their front room window. If they don't want to turn on a porch light them I'm going to light em up

It's just bonus points if they come to the window to see the "light show"...

 

[Taco]

Hack: Transfer to a center in SoCal and you never have to worry about subzero temperatures again!

 

[OrioN]

this spotlight from harbor freight is awesome. its a little bulky but it will light up something 2 block over. i like that it uses a trigger instead of a switch, and its rechargeable. paid 10 bucks for it

I have this light as well... li-ion power with auto-shutoff when charging is alot better than the older, heavier ni-cad ones.

I used their 20% coupon on top of it as well

3 watts or ~180 lumen power is good enough for the price

I also got their smaller led pocket lights for free as backup

 

[rod]

I have this light as well... li-ion power with auto-shutoff when charging is alot better than the older, heavier ni-cad ones.

I used their 20% coupon on top of it as well

3 watts or ~180 lumen power is good enough for the price

I also got their smaller led pocket lights for free as backup

I bet I have 20 of those free little lights---and tape measures and circuit testers and screwdrivers and all that other stuff they give away free.

 

[Brownslave688]

I bet I have 20 of those free little lights---and tape measures and circuit testers and screwdrivers and all that other stuff they give away free.

Now it's free with a purchase.

 

[rod]

Now it's free with a purchase.

I'm notorious for purchasing something REAL cheap so I can get my free-bee.