Interesting UPS Tracking...

CigarNut · 12-14-2013, 04:28 PM

I ordered some toner for my printer and this is the UPS tracking info:

Never seen that one before

MrClean · 12-14-2013, 05:13 PM

Does that mean UPS utilizes trains? When I worked for them, we did unload 'rail boxes' so maybe they do. Or did the train derailment just delay the package leaving. Very interesting.

Retiredguy · 12-15-2013, 10:35 AM

UPS and USPS both ship a large number of packages by rail, typically in trailers on flat cars. It's not unusual to see entire trains of UPS trailers crossing the country.
Also, Bakersfield is a major rail gateway to and from the LA basin.

kelmac07 · 12-15-2013, 10:38 AM

New one for me as well Mike.

T.G · 12-15-2013, 11:34 AM

I've seen that one before. IIRC, it doesn't necessarily mean your package was on the derailed train, just that a derailment has occurred and is delaying that line.

bobarian · 12-15-2013, 12:58 PM

http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.co...t-of-Tehachapi

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MrClean Bald Man Join Date: Sep 2011 First Name: Jeff Location: KC MO Posts: 2,229 Trading: (28)	Re: Interesting UPS Tracking... Does that mean UPS utilizes trains? When I worked for them, we did unload 'rail boxes' so maybe they do. Or did the train derailment just delay the package leaving. Very interesting.

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Retiredguy Life is good Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Jack Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 58 Trading: (0)	Re: Interesting UPS Tracking... UPS and USPS both ship a large number of packages by rail, typically in trailers on flat cars. It's not unusual to see entire trains of UPS trailers crossing the country. Also, Bakersfield is a major rail gateway to and from the LA basin.

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T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,588 Trading: (37)	Re: Interesting UPS Tracking... I've seen that one before. IIRC, it doesn't necessarily mean your package was on the derailed train, just that a derailment has occurred and is delaying that line.

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bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Interesting UPS Tracking... http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.co...t-of-Tehachapi