And here...we...go. Amazon launches UPS/FedEx style package cars

[Overpaid Union Thug]

As long as Amazon Prime Zombies keep blindly ordering stuff from them we’ll see more and more of these. And less growth at UPS.

 

[Overpaid Union Thug]

You all just keep making your little jokes and snide remarks about Amazon. Meanwhile keep your fingers crossed that UPS survives.

UPS has been dying a slow death since going public. Amazon, along with lazy shoppers that habitually order from them, are speeding up the process.

 

[rod]

UPS has been dying a slow death since going public. Amazon, along with lazy shoppers that habitually order from them, are speeding up the process.

I have to agree with you. UPS seems to be its own worst enemy.

 

[JL 0513]

Have them here in San Diego already.

From what I'm told they get paid the same as the Van drivers so they are having trouble getting people to do it because of no AC and heavier packages. Lol
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Not that UPS trucks look all that modern, this looks oddly really dated with those headlights and grill.

wow they get handrails on the back?

UPS package cars have them, inside.

Be careful fedex started out like this

And in a far, far weaker position. Kinda scary what a trillion dollar company can do.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

You keed or for real? Somebody's gonna get friend'ed up big time since they're not stopping at every house like garbage crews do.

It was a joke

Relax

 

[Box Ox]

It was a joke

Relax

Just checking. Never know what I don't know. Happy Friday.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Just checking. Never know what I don't know. Happy Friday.

Nothing would surprise me anymore

 

[SLW]

Barring gov't intervention, Amazon WILL control the world and UPS is a goner, as are many, many other companies in a variety of industries. No joke, they already keep their data centers well under wraps in part because there are so many and they don't want anyone to get "concerned."

In any case, even though UPS provides well for us, that's only because of the Teamsters. If Amazon World is inevitable, the hope and goal should be to get their workers organized.

 

[SafetyFirst]

Amazon can easily afford to pay more money for drivers if they seem it necessary.

I don't know why people don't take this as the threat that it is. Especially when we all get to see for ourselves everyday all the incredibly dumb decisions made at this company everyday. Just look at what a crap show Orion STILL IS!

 

[AnonPreLoader]

I have to agree with you. UPS seems to be its own worst enemy.

This seems to be very true.
Ive only been here for a month, and frankly, Im amazed at the nonsense I see over and over again. Every day.

 

[Est.1998]

Have them here in San Diego already.

From what I'm told they get paid the same as the Van drivers so they are having trouble getting people to do it because of no AC and heavier packages. Lol
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I'd stay in those comfy vans too!
Easier to maneuver, a/c, and quiet!
Amazon is crazy to think people will want to drive those things with the possibility of delivering heavier/more packages for the same pay!

 

[Est.1998]

I like the handle they have on the back of the cars. Well done amazon well done. Also they have ac, everyone should move to amazon ASAP bc we are a sinking ship. Or so this forum says idk

What I'd love is if they created pkg cars that you could attach the handtruck to the outside. Also, installed something that beeps when you're backing, and a sign attached to the back that says "this vehicle makes constant stops, please stay 50ft away", with hazard lights that flashed like a sos signal.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

What I'd love is if they created pkg cars that you could attach the handtruck to the outside. Also, installed something that beeps when you're backing, and a sign attached to the back that says "this vehicle makes constant stops, please stay 50ft away", with hazard lights that flashed like a sos signal.

You don't have the LED flashers on your package car?

 

[Est.1998]

You keed or for real? Somebody's gonna get friend'ed up big time since they're not stopping at every house like garbage crews do.

Sure does feel like I'm stopping at every house

 

[Est.1998]

You don't have the LED flashers on your package car?

No. Just the normal flashers.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

No. Just the normal flashers.

Write it up and have them installed. They make a big difference

 

[Est.1998]

Write it up and have them installed. They make a big difference

@Redtag is this true?
Because i would've done this a long time ago.

 

[MyTripisCut]

The sky is falling!

 

[The Driver]

Save your money, folks...

 

[Dragon]

wow they get handrails on the back?

Wait until they back into the first dock.....they will be nice and flat..