Last-mile fleets such as FedEx, Amazon, XPO and UPS have been dealing with a spike in demand while also implementing safety protocols to protect employees and customers.
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Workers Cheered Upon Return to South Dakota Pork Plant
Employees at a Smithfield pork processing plant in South Dakota where a coronavirus outbreak infected more than 800 people were greeted at work May 20 with thank you signs, cheers and waves from about a dozen area residents.
May 20, 2020FMCSA Publishes Final HOS Rule, Granting Flexibility to Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published its long-awaited final rule on changes to hours-of-service regulations in a move intended to increase flexibility for truck drivers.
May 14, 2020Amazon Says Deliveries Returning to Normal After COVID-19 Crush
Amazon .com Inc. says the one- and two-day delivery times that shoppers have come to expect should gradually return in coming weeks as the online retailer catches up from a demand surge tied to the coronavirus outbreak.
May 13, 2020Musk’s Aim to Restart Tesla Plant Sets Up Potential Clash
Tesla Inc. plans to reopen its sole U.S. car factory as soon as May 8, possibly setting up another battle with local health authorities in California.
May 8, 2020ATRI Survey Reflects Drop in Congestion, Haul Length
Lighter traffic congestion and shorter hauls are some of the outcomes from the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on trucking operations.
May 5, 20205-Year-Old’s ‘Refreshment Stop’ Shows Appreciation for FedEx, UPS Drivers
A New York kindergartener who loves delivery trucks is thanking FedEx, UPS and other drivers during the coronavirus pandemic in his own special way, with a 'refreshment stop' of complimentary snacks and drinks that he has set up at the end of his driveway for these essential workers.
May 5, 2020Meatpackers Cautiously Reopen Plants Amid Coronavirus Fears
A South Dakota pork processing plant took its first steps toward reopening May 4 after being shuttered for more than two weeks because of a coronavirus outbreak that infected more than 800 employees.
May 4, 2020Meatpackers Welcome Trump Order; Others Question Virus Risks
Big meatpacking companies that have struggled to keep plants running during the coronavirus crisis said April 29 that they welcomed President Donald Trump’s executive order requiring them to stay open, but unions, some employees and Democrats questioned whether workers could be kept safe.
April 30, 2020Trump to Sign Order to Keep Meat Processing Plants Open
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order April 28 meant to stave off a shortage of chicken, pork and other meat on American supermarket shelves because of the coronavirus.
April 28, 2020