Do FedEx trucks have radio?

Although Express trucks are fancy, they’re not loaded with GPS or other high-tech distractions. According to Tony, an Express driver based in Georgia, the company frowns on having electronic devices of any kind in the cab. “None of the trucks even have radios,” he says.

Do UPS trucks have a radio?

UPS “package cars” don’t come with radios, so if you want to listen to music, you have to pack your own player.

Why do UPS drivers drive with their doors open?

When the company discovered that using a key to open doors was eating up precious seconds, keys were replaced with push-button key fobs. Drivers avoid making left turns to save time and fuel. Similarly, during deliveries, drivers leave the passenger door open in order to make leaving the vehicle more efficient.

Why do FedEx drivers run away?

Drivers really should not be running, but if it’s cold out or the driver has fallen behind, they may run to save added time and get back to their package car faster.

Does USPS use FedEx trucks?

FedEx SmartPost is a shipping service that utilizes both FedEx’s ground shipping network and the U.S. Postal Service. With SmartPost, FedEx delivers parcels to the post office nearest their final destination. Then, usually the next day, USPS delivers them to customers.

Do UPS drivers have to buy their own trucks?

No they don’t pay for truck or routes. They are assigned by the company. No FedEx supplies the truck. Fed Ex Ground is a company where different people own the route and the driver works for that owner and pay.

Can FedEx drivers talk on the phone while driving?

For truck drivers who use or reach for an electronic device behind the wheel, crash is 6.7 times higher than that of a non-distracted driver. The average FedEx truck weighs 12,000-16,000 pounds. Federal regulations prohibit commercial drivers from texting or using handheld phones while driving.

Does UPS go through USPS?

Both UPS and FedEx rely on the postal office for the back-end of their cheaper two- to seven-day delivery options, Smartpost for FedEx and Surepost for UPS. Amazon also uses the USPS and enlisted it for Sunday deliveries.