UPS Inc. workers authorized their union to call what would be the first strike since 1997, giving negotiators more leverage in talks to replace a labor contract that expires at the end of July.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
Schneider Executive Shaleen Devgun Named Adviser to Investment Firm 8VC
The connection between Schneider, one of the nation’s largest truckload and logistics service providers, and venture capital fund 8VC is deepening with the appointment of Shaleen Devgun, chief information officer and executive vice president at Schneider, as an adviser to the San Francisco-based investment firm.
June 4, 2018Old Dominion Freight Lines Opens Five New Service Centers
Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. announced that by the end of the second quarter it will have opened five new service centers across the United States.
June 1, 2018Pitt Ohio Tests Two Mack Anthem Natural Gas Trucks
Carrier Pitt Ohio is testing two natural gas-powered Mack Anthem models equipped with Cummins Westport ISX12N engines as it seeks to use alternative fuels to reduce emissions.
June 1, 2018Marten Turns to WorkHound for Driver Feedback
Fifty truck drivers who were considering leaving their carrier decided to stay after using an anonymous smartphone-based system designed to improve communication between staff and management.
May 31, 2018XPO Invests $90 Million in LTL Fleet
XPO Logistics this year plans to spend more than $90 million to purchase 770 new tractors for its less-than-truckload network in North America.
May 31, 2018UPS Truck Explosion at Kentucky Facility Under Investigation
State officials are investigating a May 30 truck explosion at a UPS Inc. maintenance facility in Lexington, Ky., that injured two workers.
May 31, 2018UPS Plans Rate Hike for Heavy Freight as E-Commerce Volume Grows
UPS Inc. will increase its over-the-maximum limits and the oversize pallet-handling surcharge to $650 from $500 beginning June 4.
May 29, 2018C.R. England to Spend $11 Million on Driver Pay Raises
C.R. England Inc. will raise the pay of its over-the-road drivers with an increase tallying about $11 million annually. The carrier said it is the largest driver compensation increase in the firm’s 98-year history and will impact about 60% of its drivers.
May 29, 2018New Owner of Sirva Inc. Seeks to Boost Growth for Household Goods Mover
The new owner of Sirva Inc., the nation’s second-largest household goods mover, will try to inject new life into a business that has slumped in recent years due to changing demographics and a slowdown in business relocation activity.
May 25, 2018