Ups pcs in the snow?

[Savvy412]

I drove a little bit last year in snow , but my route was right next to my hub and was very flat, I heard the pcs are like bob sleds in the snow but I'm wondering from upsers experience how bad they are . My route isn't to "hilly" but looking at the forecast this week and seeing 4-6 inches (first of year) I'm going over my route in my head and thinking about a couple hills that I see my self sliding down . (Or not)? Ughh I hate winter ! Any tips would be awesome too.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

They suck in the snow,especially the newer ones.

 

[Anthonysg0113]

Get acquainted with EC'ing stops.

 

[cosmo1]

Stay home.

 

[McGee]

They suck in the snow,especially the newer ones.

They do?? Thanks for the info, I'll make sure to grab a manual one ( IF I have the choice)...

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

They do?? Thanks for the info, I'll make sure to grab a manual one ( IF I have the choice)...

They are much better in the snow. You can't "rock out" an automatic when you are stuck.

 

[BSWALKS]

They are much better in the snow. You can't "rock out" an automatic when you are stuck.

The shift inhibit sucks. The 800 I had for peak was surprisingly good in the snow. Three bags of sand in totes, @ RDR, & RDL, made a big difference.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

The shift inhibit sucks. The 800 I had for peak was surprisingly good in the snow. Three bags of sand in totes, @ RDR, & RDL, made a big difference.

The smallest amount of spinning sets it off.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

The shift inhibit sucks. The 800 I had for peak was surprisingly good in the snow. Three bags of sand in totes, @ RDR, & RDL, made a big difference.

Bidding a route where they actually plow the roads really helps.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

The old Ford 5 speeds were the best in the snow.

 

[UPSGUY72]

They are much better in the snow. You can't "rock out" an automatic when you are stuck.

If they don't have a shift inhibitor on them you can if you know what your doing. i definitely agree manual offer you better control of getting the power to the wheels.

 

[Rack em]

Just go down those hilly streets backwards to where you're going mostly downhill instead of uphill. Always park right on the curb and turn your wheels! Chains also help a lot. You'll see it isnt that bad once you get a feel for the car and how it handles.

 

[UPSGUY72]

Bidding a route where they actually plow the roads really helps.

Sometimes it's better to drive in snow than plowed streets that are a sheet of ice.

 

[BSWALKS]

The best thing about the newer pc's in the winter & snow, is the heat. Keep the glass defrosted way better.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

The best thing about the newer pc's in the winter & snow, is the heat. Keep the glass defrosted way better.

The heat is outstanding in the new vehicles.

 

[BSWALKS]

The heat is outstanding in the new vehicles.

Need it to keep our old bones warm

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Need it to keep our old bones warm

Mine isn't too bad. Just takes a while for that diesel to get warm

 

[Holydriver]

I drove a little bit last year in snow , but my route was right next to my hub and was very flat, I heard the pcs are like bob sleds in the snow but I'm wondering from upsers experience how bad they are . My route isn't to "hilly" but looking at the forecast this week and seeing 4-6 inches (first of year) I'm going over my route in my head and thinking about a couple hills that I see my self sliding down . (Or not)? Ughh I hate winter ! Any tips would be awesome too.

They are terrible. Even if one true is in clean dry pavement, you can still be stuck on a small patch of ice. You'll sit there amazed at the ty design as one tire stays completely motionless with perfect traction as the one on ice spins out of control. ECD everything.

 

[ChicagosPrimeMinister]

Yeah this was damn near every hour last year during peak, the newer truck never stood a chance against the snow. EC'd about 20-30 stops that day but no accidents

 

[Holydriver]

View attachment 64673 Yeah this was damn near every hour last year during peak, the newer truck never stood a chance against the snow. EC'd about 20-30 stops that day but no accidents

Damn, that's a bad accident to have. Thankfully none of mine have caused damage to anyone else's vehicle