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FedEx to Slash 856 Texas Jobs After Customer Moves Business

FedEx plans to cut hundreds of jobs in Texas after a third-party logistics customer opted to move its business to a new location and a different company.

November 26, 2025
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UPS, FedEx, Others Face Long-Term Effects of MD-11 Grounding

The grounding of the workhorse freighter plane involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky may drag on for an “undeterminable period,” creating havoc for UPS, FedEx and a Florida-based carrier.

November 25, 2025
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UPS and FedEx Strain as MD-11 Jets Stay Grounded

The grounding has drained capacity and complicated operations for the world’s largest package delivery companies just as shipping volumes surge for the peak period through Christmas.

November 24, 2025
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Layoffs Piling Up Across Many Industries

Amid wider economic uncertainty, sizable layoffs have continued to pile up for companies across many industries, including transportation — raising worker anxieties.

November 21, 2025
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Trucking Prepares for Subdued 2025 Holiday Shipping Season

Carriers attribute the softer outlook to shippers front-loading inventory earlier in the year due to tariff concerns, combined with cautious consumer spending amid inflation worries.

November 20, 2025
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Truck Tonnage Slips 2.1% Sequentially During October

Freight tonnage continued to slow sequentially in October, reaching its lowest level since the start of the year, American Trucking Associations reported Nov. 18.

November 20, 2025
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UPS Plane That Crashed in Kentucky Had Cracks in Engine Mount

A series of photos released by the National Transportation Safety Board shows the left engine coming off the UPS plane and flying up and over the wing as it rolled down the runway.

November 20, 2025
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Walmart Raises Profit Expectations as Americans Hunt Deals

Walmart posted strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it sets itself up for a strong holiday shopping season.

November 20, 2025
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FedEx CEO Says Global Supply Chain Shocks to Persist

The changes to global trade and supply chains driven by factors including technology and geopolitical risks are likely to persist over the long term, according to FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam.

November 20, 2025
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Appeals Court Revives Yellow’s Suit Against Teamsters

The case began when Yellow sued the union in the weeks leading up to its bankruptcy filing in 2023. The Teamsters had balked at the second phase of a proposed terminal network restructuring.

November 17, 2025