Would A/C sweeten the western supplement?

[Theking30]

If we keep up this 12 hour days crap, ac will benefit us and the company. I know I would feel better and might even show up for work on the Friday after the 4 th.

 

[musicman]

Back of the package car today​

 

[Socrates]

I may not wear gloves in the winter but at least I am smart enough to close my doors.

DoorS? As in plural? That's about stupid. Since I know you're one of the more caustic personalities on this board, I should clarify: I am not a White Male, thus/consequently I sweat more. No reason to close the passenger door when it's 40 or even 30 out. Wear an undershirt and keep it moving.

 

[stink219]

I even leave my do open when it's 30 or above. Just a habit I guess.

I may not wear gloves in the winter but at least I am smart enough to close my doors.

Cold or heat doesn't seem to effect me too much. However, when it gets around the 20 or below mark, I close the door.

 

[Anonymous 10]

Cold or heat doesn't seem to effect me too much. However, when it gets around the 20 or below mark, I close the door.

That's because you're still young.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Anybody that says it wouldn't do any good don't know what you are talking about or how hot it gets here. My nephew is a FedEx driver and he says his A/C makes all the difference in the world.

FedEx Express drivers tend to cover more area than the average UPS driver, have more windshield time and get in/out of the vehicle less often so, yes, A/C does make sense in their vehicles. Our routes are normally more condensed, we drive fewer miles and are in/out of the pkg car much more often. A/C would not make sense in our package cars.

 

[BSWALKS]

Back of the package car today​

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I like the hot weather, but that looks rough.

 

[over9five]

FedEx Express drivers tend to cover more area than the average UPS driver, have more windshield time and get in/out of the vehicle less often so, yes, A/C does make sense in their vehicles. Our routes are normally more condensed, we drive fewer miles and are in/out of the pkg car much more often. A/C would not make sense in our package cars.

How many years were we told that same BS about power steering? You and I are in the northern part of the country, but I'm sure our friends in the south would love some nice cold air blowing on them. I realize it would never get the cab cold, but just that refreshing cold breeze would make a hell of a difference.

 

[oldngray]

A/C would help but at least put those little vent fans back in cab. I heard so many excuses ( such as it would drain juice from things like telematics that were more important) but all were lame. I talked to a mechanic and he said he was not allowed to order any of those fans because they break in a couple of weeks. How about installing better fans? Nah, that costs money.

 

[Johney]

As with everything UPS adds to make our job "easier" like DIAD,EDD, power steering,new trucks, etc.,A/C would be just like the rest....they make it better and we are expected to do more work. I don't know about the rest of you, but every time some gadget or system is added I get 25 more stops.

 

[musicman]

FedEx Express drivers tend to cover more area than the average UPS driver, have more windshield time and get in/out of the vehicle less often so, yes, A/C does make sense in their vehicles. Our routes are normally more condensed, we drive fewer miles and are in/out of the pkg car much more often. A/C would not make sense in our package cars.

Thanks for enlightening me on the difference between UPS and Fed ex express. I have been at UPS since the first Bush was in the White House so it's nice to finally know the difference. I bump into the express driver in the little town I deliver in frequently during the day. His uniform is dry and he has a little bead of sweat running down his forehead. My uniform is drenched front and back with sweat and white salt stains and I have rashes in places you don't want to know about. I don't think you truly comprehend what kind of heat I'm talking about anyway. I'm not referring to some heat wave that lasts a week or two. I'm talking over 100 degrees from the end of May till the end of September.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Thanks for enlightening me on the difference between UPS and Fed ex express. I have been at UPS since the first Bush was in the White House so it's nice to finally know the difference.

Monica?

 

[musicman]

5 pm yesterday​

 

[Johney]

Yea but it's a dry heat

 

[oldngray]

Its not the heat its the humidity.

 

[jaker]

i can live with up front temp , but dang can they figure a way to cool the back off

 

[brownmonster]

Monica?

That wasn't the first. Might have been Marylin.

 

[104Feeder]

Pretty much if you don't live & work in this:
News from The Associated Presshe people who do are saying to STFU. Sort of how we don't have a right to make ASSumptions about how much sense it is to heat a building that has a hundred open doors in Winter.

 

[gman042]

I went thru 2 gallons of water yesterday and a Gatorade. There is no way to say it other than.....when it is hot it is miserable. Any kind of cool breeze is a welcome blessing no matter how brief.

 

[Marlin3030hntr]

FedEx Express drivers tend to cover more area than the average UPS driver, have more windshield time and get in/out of the vehicle less often so, yes, A/C does make sense in their vehicles. Our routes are normally more condensed, we drive fewer miles and are in/out of the pkg car much more often. A/C would not make sense in our package cars.

Thanks for enlightening me on the difference between UPS and Fed ex express. I have been at UPS since the first Bush was in the White House so it's nice to finally know the difference. I bump into the express driver in the little town I deliver in frequently during the day. His uniform is dry and he has a little bead of sweat running down his forehead. My uniform is drenched front and back with sweat and white salt stains and I have rashes in places you don't want to know about. I don't think you truly comprehend what kind of heat I'm talking about anyway. I'm not referring to some heat wave that lasts a week or two. I'm talking over 100 degrees from the end of May till the end of September.

I feel you it's in the 100's till October here some years, the back of our trucks frequent 140 degrees more often than not and working a sort is great when you get to work and its already close to 100 and you leave and it's over 100, or starting your route and its already 100+ and getting in and it's still 100+ so I feel your pain, and saying its a dry heat doesn't help, when you have a breeze with humidity it's a nice breeze, when its 112 with 7% humidity and its windy it's just a hot blast furnace so it's miserably either way don't get me wrong, but that paycheck on Friday almost makes it worth it