What happens to old UPS trucks?
There’s a reason you never see used United Parcel Service trucks being offered for sale: The company scraps its distinctive delivery vehicles when they reach the end of their usable life.ManufacturerNo single manufacturer produces UPS trucks. Chassis come from Freightliner, Dodge and Workhorse; bodies come from Dodge, Utilimaster and Morgan Olson; and the diesel engines are from Cummins and International.LifespanUPS trucks can remain on the road for more than 20 years, according to a story in the Charlotte Observer. When the engine wears out but the body is in good shape, the truck just gets a new engine.RemovalWhen UPS can no longer use a truck, the company removes any spare parts it can use, then the vehicle is crushed and sold for scrap.ReasonsA UPS spokeswoman told the Observer that having beat-up old UPS trucks on the road would be bad for the company’s brand image.
