# Curb-side Delivery Trucks, Welcome to the Pit **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [March 4, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034 "2013-03-04T19:13:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AnthonyElite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b487fb/32.png) [@AnthonyElite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnthonyElite)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/1 "2013-03-04T19:13:50Z")
May you roast in hell, where you will do a sloppy job delivering there as well. I’m talking about UPS, FedEx, SysCo, and any other delivery service parking unsafely. Today I saw a UPS truck parked blocking four parked cars. This place is ALWAYS coming and going so I am certain there were people stuck waiting on the delivery. At least 10 minutes. But it’s not even that…it’s when they park by the curb, ESPECIALLY near intersections, and you have to carefully skirt around them as they are blocking a lane of traffic. Same goes to landscapers. If your vehicle in any way causes issues for cars or pedestrians YOU DON’T BELONG THERE. I’d also like to pit their ultra aggressive driving style including size intimidation, 4 way stop hopping, and jamming in front of me last second only to turn half a minute later. If I can get enough people on board in this thread I think we could rally for a demonstration and flip a UPS truck. Failing that, a USPS truck! ---
**Author:** ![BubbaDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bubbadog/32/333_2.png) [@BubbaDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BubbaDog)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/2 "2013-03-04T19:41:55Z")
…and the damn school buses! Stopping everywhere and forcing traffic to stop with them. and how about those 18 wheelers on the highway? maybe we should kick their asses off so that traffic isn’t impaired every time they go to pass each other. ---
**Author:** ![AnthonyElite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b487fb/32.png) [@AnthonyElite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnthonyElite)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/3 "2013-03-04T20:08:42Z")
I’m not saying they shouldn’t be on the road, I’m saying they shouldn’t be parked on it. Ever. It is dangerous and undoubtly causes accidents and deaths every year and its shear laziness. Plain and simple. ---
**Author:** ![Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmer_j.fudd/32/1211_2.png) [@Elmer\_J.Fudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elmer_J.Fudd)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/4 "2013-03-04T20:13:52Z")
> [@AnthonyElite](#): > > I’m not saying they shouldn’t be on the road, I’m saying they shouldn’t be parked on it. Ever. > . Uh… What’s the alternative? Do you suggest the drivers chuck the packages through windows while maintaining the folw of traffic? ---
**Author:** ![drewtwo99](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/d07c76/32.png) [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/5 "2013-03-04T20:18:10Z")
HOW DARE THEY STOP TO DELIVER THE PACKAGES. They should just chuck them out the window like the newspaper boy. ---
**Author:** ![friedo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/8edcca/32.png) [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/6 "2013-03-04T20:23:04Z")
> [@drewtwo99](#): > > HOW DARE THEY STOP TO DELIVER THE PACKAGES. > > They should just chuck them out the window like the newspaper boy. Remember that old video game, Paperboy, where you were a paper boy? And you had to deliver papers? And not crash into breakdancers. That game was cool. ---
**Author:** ![BubbaDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bubbadog/32/333_2.png) [@BubbaDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BubbaDog)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/7 "2013-03-04T20:31:25Z")
> [@AnthonyElite](#): > > I’m not saying they shouldn’t be on the road, I’m saying they shouldn’t be parked on it. Ever. > > It is dangerous and undoubtly causes accidents and deaths every year and its shear laziness. Plain and simple. Delivery trucks are going to park wherever they need to in order to get their packages delivered ASAP. Most times the ones I’ve observed are making an attempt to minimize their obstruction while getting their deliveries out fast. Its inconvenient for those in the area but I view it as a necessary evil. And as for your rally - the first four of us that responded don’t seem to agree with your cause. Maybe you should campaign against cat herding or something. ---
**Author:** ![AnthonyElite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b487fb/32.png) [@AnthonyElite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnthonyElite)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/8 "2013-03-04T20:32:30Z")
Jesus now I know why they are doing it; too many idiots let them get away with it. How else would they deliver the package? Gee…let’s see…Santa seems to have a pretty good system. What’s a parking lot? What are those things under your torso? Ooops, I suggested exercise. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Feldon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lord_feldon/32/341_2.png) [@Lord\_Feldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Feldon)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/9 "2013-03-04T20:33:18Z")
At least it was only blocking parked cars. I’ve seen UPS trucks block entire streets before. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/10 "2013-03-04T20:40:13Z")
Aren’t their jobs hard enough without this haranguing? ---
**Author:** ![saje](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/saje/32/3631_2.png) [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/11 "2013-03-04T20:42:53Z")
That’s gotta be one of the stupider things I’ve heard in a while… So when was the last time you bitched about the cost of shipping a package? 'Cuz making the delivery guys find a parking lot big enough to fit the truck, and then hike all over hell’s half acre doing deliveries (back and forth to the truck multiple times) is going to up the hours they work, thus the cost of your package. I’m ok with a little inconvenience in my life, thanks just the same. (Oy, I do type slowly… This was directed at the OP, btw) ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/12 "2013-03-04T20:44:30Z")
> [@AnthonyElite](#): > > Jesus now I know why they are doing it; too many idiots let them get away with it. > > How else would they deliver the package? Gee…let’s see…Santa seems to have a pretty good system. > > What’s a parking lot? > > What are those things under your torso? > > Ooops, I suggested exercise. Some of those trucks don’t fit in standard lots, the drivers shouldn’t have to pay to park and when you’re making as many as 5-15 deliveries per _hour_, you don’t have time to park,lock up and walk blocks to each delivery. ETA: hell **saje** , I type slower. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/13 "2013-03-04T20:46:02Z")
It’s the price we pay for overnight delivery, just a fact of life in our modern age. ---
**Author:** ![VinylTurnip](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b2d939/32.png) [@VinylTurnip](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VinylTurnip)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/14 "2013-03-04T20:46:59Z")
Size intimidation, eh? I think I understand now. ---
**Author:** ![chizzuk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@chizzuk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chizzuk)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/15 "2013-03-04T20:51:25Z")
Out here they occasionally park in the center median. This is really good at not blocking traffic but probably increases the odds that the driver will be run over attempting to jaywalk across four lanes. ---
**Author:** ![AnthonyElite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b487fb/32.png) [@AnthonyElite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnthonyElite)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/16 "2013-03-04T20:56:14Z")
I know it is a necessary evil. There are so many necessary evils in society sometimes I feel like I’m walking around a moving minefield. I know the roots of the problem don’t seem to be solvable. I guess they have nothing to keep them in check. I think they should also be ticketed for this. It is no different than me going into the store quick to grab a coke and being illegally parked. What percentage of packages are actually worth the life cost potential? Also keep in mind I am not talking about tractor-trailers. I know they can’t park in most areas. But give me a break, my uncle drove UPS trucks so I’m sure they can’t be too hard to drive. I guess I’m the only one in this pit, alone in my hate. I’ll just channel my hate into “hope you catch on fire” prayers. lol ---
**Author:** ![elbows](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b3f665/32.png) [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/17 "2013-03-04T21:08:04Z")
Where do I sign up? I’m totally with you and share your pain. Don’t misunderstand, I’m all for the delivery of packages. And where ‘required’ I’m willing to be patient and understanding. Shit happens, I get it. But when there is a perfectly good driveway provided, or a parking lot/space right beside, then you. are a complete lazy ass for blocking the street. The city requires buildings to provide parking for visitors by code. Spending my tax dollars to pass and enforce laws to keep downtown traffic from being snarled to a halt by inconsiderate jerks like you! You’re not freaking delivering TVs, just small boxes and envelopes, for Christ’s sake. Pull you damn van/truck off the roadway, and walk an extra ten steps already! I think citizen’s should be entitled to key your vehicle should you choose to block the roadway for everyone, as a convenience for you! ---
**Author:** ![SmellMyWort](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea5d25/32.png) [@SmellMyWort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmellMyWort)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/18 "2013-03-04T21:24:01Z")
Do you think making UPS drivers pull in and (often) back out of every delivery driveway would cause fewer or more accidents? ---
**Author:** ![Steophan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steophan/32/9595_2.png) [@Steophan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steophan)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/19 "2013-03-04T23:26:58Z")
A truck parked on the road doesn’t cause an accident. An entitled arsehole who won’t wait a few seconds for it to move does. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2013, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034/20 "2013-03-04T23:28:41Z")
You know, I see both sides here. But when a delivery driver (and I am looking at _you_, UPS) double-parks when there is a perfectly good,\* reserved for them\*, loading zone only 50 feet away, then fuck them. Tow them. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curb-side-delivery-trucks-welcome-to-the-pit/652034.md?page=2)