[NHRABill]

Great article

I drove a UPS truck for a year, here are a few things I learned back then think it was in 2001.

The entire back half is aluminum and Hot as hell this time of year
The roof is a plastic or fiberglass so light shines in making it easy to see.
The gasoline fleet was the older models and diesel was newer.

The genius in UPS way of training is not in the truck but in the way you drive it... BTW they don't call it a truck it is called a package car.

Idling is forbidden
reverse is almost forbidden never use it if needed you must hoonk the horn as you back up you will be fired if found not honking.
You are NOT allowed to make left turns (before you ask) Why UPS Drivers Never Turn Left - Careers Articles
and dozens of time saving rules that must be followed ...

other silly rules all beards and mustaches must be neatly trimmed many uniform rules your shoes must always have a shine and be either black or brown.

The center I worked at only had 1 small package car with A/C and it was the only automatic

There was no cigarette lighters for electric fans in any trucks

Getting into the car putting your seat belt on and starting the engine are done in one motion and you are timed and graded on how fast and smooth you do it.

You go to the UPS driving school and must get signed off by one of their instructors and take a written test.

you get a speeding ticket you will more than likely lose your job.

No UPS truck is ever resold they crush them

It has been a while and I am sure much has changed no GPS back in my time but a fantastic smart company all round. Anyone else ever work for them?