Though it’s not yet Halloween, delivery companies UPS Inc., FedEx Corp. and the U.S. Postal Service have released their recommended deadlines to ship packages in time for the holidays.
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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
UPS, FedEx, Walmart Hunting for Holiday Staffing
NEW YORK — All employers want for Christmas is some holiday help. But they might not get their wish. Companies like UPS Inc., FedEx Corp. and Walmart Inc. that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they will find all the workers they need.
October 12, 2021FedEx Revenue Rises, but Higher Labor Costs Affect Bottom Line
FedEx Corp. reported an increase in revenue for its fiscal first quarter, but said rising costs affected bottom-line results for the period.
September 21, 2021FedEx Sets Rate Increase, Cites Challenging Operating Environment
FedEx Corp. plans to raise its delivery rates in 2022 by the most in at least a decade as the courier shoulders rising costs in what it called a “challenging operating environment.â€
September 21, 2021UPS to Acquire Same-Day Delivery Startup Roadie
UPS Inc. agreed to acquire Roadie, a same-day delivery startup, looking to speed service and expand into atypical parcels such as oversized packages and perishable goods.
September 10, 2021UPS to Hire 100,000, Many in 30 Minutes or Less
The package delivery company said Sept. 9 that it plans to hire more than 100,000 people for the busy holiday shipping season, many of whom will get job offers within 30 minutes of applying.
September 9, 2021Truckers Face Outages, Road Closures and Fuel Supply Challenges in Ida’s Wake
Trucking companies are contending with obstructed routes, power outages and fuel supply challenges in the wake of Hurricane Ida.
September 2, 2021GXO Survey Shows Pandemic Trends Have Accelerated Online Returns
GXO Logistics Chief Investment Officer Mark Manduca detailed Aug. 24 what is driving a rise in online returns and what that may mean for transportation.
August 25, 2021UPS Starts Drone Delivery of COVID Vaccines
UPS Inc. started delivering coronavirus vaccines with the use of drones as part of a new initiative announced Aug. 24.
August 24, 2021Cowan Systems Implements Driver Incentive Program
Cowan Systems has implemented an incentive program that guarantees every newly hired driver a $15,000 bonus, the company announced Aug. 19.
August 23, 2021