Why are the tops of UPS trucks white?

[HeroOfPellinor]

Originally posted by: Thegonagle

Originally posted by: imthebadguy
save paint, and they have large numbers on them which can be read from heli's if they need to be

Snicker...

I figured that everybody knew it was for lighting the inside during the day.

Hey, it doesn't look transluscent from 10 stories up.

 

[gotsmack]

does anyone know if those trucks are diesel or gas and what MPG do they get?

 

[eflat]

Originally posted by: HeroOfPellinor
Is it to reflect heat? Save on paint? Blend in with bird poo?

I'm sure there's some practical reason, but they look half-assed from above.

because they are racist 😉

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: shilala

Originally posted by: jadinolf

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
They are not white, they are actually clearish plastic, it is to let the sunlight in so that the drivers can pull packages in an efficient manner.


IIRC:

Bingo!

Another intelligent ATOTer! :thumbsup:

QFT.
I did the UPS thing last winter when I was out of work.
Without that top you couldn't see shyt. With the top, you can seldom see shyt.

Having spent years in industry, I stepped in many a UPS truck. I've stepped in other stuff too.😀

 

[Eli]

If you actually read the link that someone posted, according to UPS themselves, it's not to let light in, it's to keep the truck more cool.

Although I'm sure it does that too.

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: Eli
If you actually read the link that someone posted, according to UPS themselves, it's not to let light in, it's to keep the truck more cool.

Although I'm sure it does that too.

I've asked my UPS guy directly. He assures me it's for lighting.

 

[ATLien247]

Ugh... don't even mention the words UPS truck to me! My first job as a young lad was washing those bitches. I lasted all of two days on that job... 😀

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: quikah
I believe they are tranluscent panels that let light in so you can see in the back. not sure if that is the only reason.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Originally posted by: gotsmack
does anyone know if those trucks are diesel or gas and what MPG do they get?

Some diesel, some gas. Alot of UPS trucks are used in Oregon for 6 months before being sent to California to avoid fees that California charges for diesel vehicles.