Another package car goes up in flames

[clean hairy]

The driver tried to let the mechanics know it was running hot!

 

[Johney]

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How about the steering rod snapping off while your driving on the expressway.

What's really funny is it looks like they are repairing it? Go ahead and finish the day.

 

[brostalss]

How about the steering rod snapping off while your driving on the expressway.

I broke a front axle once. Folded the front tire under the frame. I feel your pain.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

I'm surprised there are still any left

Just a few, thank God.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

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How about the steering rod snapping off while your driving on the expressway.

Yikes. Somebody needs PMi training again.

 

[Redtag]

Did I mention how I hate the IHC VT 365 cars of all sizes? I'd set fire to all of them as well.

Agreed!

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How about the steering rod snapping off while your driving on the expressway.

Did the seat need to be changed as well?

 

[FedUPSer9816]

What's really funny is it looks like they are repairing it? Go ahead and finish the day.

Yeah I sat on the side of the expressway during rush hour. Mechanics came out, repaired truck on the shoulder and I used it the rest of the day. This PC won't die, still in service today!

Did the seat need to be changed as well?

No seat change was needed. I didn't realize the gravity of the event until I had pulled over.

 

[Covemastah]

I felt that way about the old P-800s with the high step and manual steering!

With the stick shift out near the passenger door !!! Lol

 

[bbsam]

So, with a vehicle fire, I would look first at engine, electrical, or possibly transmission fluid catching fire.

Anyone have any idea what happened to engulf the entire cab and cargo area like that?

 

[BiggieBrown]

So, with a vehicle fire, I would look first at engine, electrical, or possibly transmission fluid catching fire.

Anyone have any idea what happened to engulf the entire cab and cargo area like that?

It's hard to say but one thing I know for sure is that it's somehow the preloader's fault.

 

[bbsam]

It's hard to say but one thing I know for sure is that it's somehow the preloader's fault.

I don’t think it really is hard to say. You’re right though. Preloaded probably misloaded a “Dangerous When Wet” package on a shelf under a leaking Omaha Steaks package.

 

[Johney]

This PC won't die, still in service today!

Not with my ass behind the wheel.

 

[1BROWNWRENCH]

I did once have a 24footer catch fire in the box. Some chemical reaction with the load of medical supplies it was carrying. The whole box body had to be replaced.

 

[clean hairy]

I did once have a 24footer catch fire in the box. Some chemical reaction with the load of medical supplies it was carrying. The whole box body had to be replaced.

But, you had to drive it 5 months in the current condition until management found enough cans to take to recycle for the money to fix it!

 

[Wally]

According to the new article, the truck was "fully involved" when the firefighters arrived? Kind of sounds like @scratch on Prom night?

 

[1080Driver]

OK for service

 

[Heavy Package]

UPS truck catches fire in Tabb area of York County

He was just trying to make his air by 10:30. Took the governor off.

 

[scratch]

According to the new article, the truck was "fully involved" when the firefighters arrived? Kind of sounds like @scratch on Prom night?

I wish that was true. I hate to admit it, but I didn't have any interest in going to the Prom. I went to work on the Midnight Sort on Prom Night!

 

[burrheadd]

So, with a vehicle fire, I would look first at engine, electrical, or possibly transmission fluid catching fire.

Anyone have any idea what happened to engulf the entire cab and cargo area like that?

FNN says obvious hot wired radio

 

[wayfair]

The insulation from the inside engine cover will sometimes fall on top of the motor.