The U.S. Supreme Court turned away a UPS Inc. appeal that aimed to force the U.S. Postal Service to raise its prices for delivering packages.
May 20, 2019BusinessEquipmentTop 100
Paccar Reaches Milestone With MX Engine
Paccar Inc.’s engine plant in Columbus, Miss., reached a milestone recently by producing its 200,000th MX engine for the North American market.
March 29, 2019BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousTop 100
UPS, Startup Begin First Regular Drone Deliveries in US
UPS Inc. and a startup drone partner began the first continuing commercial drone deliveries in the United States, making a short flight carrying a medical sample between North Carolina hospitals March 26.
March 26, 2019BusinessLogistics
New Houston Facility Creates 575 Jobs, Boosts Automated Sorting, UPS Says
UPS Inc.’s new package delivery facility in northwest Houston’s Willowbrook area has created 575 new full- and part-time jobs, according to a company news release.
January 18, 2019GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous
Parcel Lockers, EVs Combine for Energy Savings in Final Mile, Researcher Says
WASHINGTON — Electric trucks and vans show great promise for energy savings in making suburban deliveries for companies such as UPS Inc., according to an Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientist who presented her findings to a forum at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting.
January 16, 2019BusinessTop 100
UPS Warns Freight Customers as Possible Strike Looms
UPS Inc. is advising its freight customers to explore alternative shipping plans as the threat of a strike by workers represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters looms should members reject the company’s latest contract offer.
November 1, 2018BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics
UPS, Walmart Find Electric Vehicles Offer Benefits, Opportunities
OAKLAND, Calif. — Representatives from UPS Inc. and Walmart Inc., two of the country’s largest fleets, said electric vehicles can provide environmental, economic and community benefits, which make efforts to work through challenges surrounding duty cycle, charging infrastructure and cost worthwhile.
October 29, 2018GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuelLogisticsTop 50Top 100
UPS, Seattle to Launch eBike Downtown Delivery Program
UPS Inc. and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Oct. 25 the parcel delivery company will begin a pilot project aimed at reducing congestion downtown and addressing air quality concerns. Delivery drivers will use electric pedal-assist cargo bicycles with a customized modular trailer attached to the back of the bike.
October 25, 2018BusinessLogisticsTop 50Top 100
UPS Reports Strong Revenue Growth, Higher Profits in 3Q
UPS Inc. reported strong revenue growth and higher profits in the third quarter, despite international headwinds from currency valuations, rising fuel costs and ongoing investment in transformation initiatives.
October 24, 2018BusinessTechnologyLogistics
UPS’ New Automated Sorting Facility in Atlanta Is Up and Running
ATLANTA — UPS Inc. is looking to the future with its new Southeast Metro Automated Routing Terminal. About the size of 19 football fields, the automated facility can be expanded to increase the 1,700 packages a minute it is able to process now.
October 18, 2018