UPS Inc. said it will add between 90,000 and 95,000 seasonal employees to support the anticipated increase in package volume that begins in November and lasts through January.
September 15, 2015Business
UPS Adds Electric Vehicles With Longer Range
UPS Inc. announced that it purchased 125 additional hybrid electric delivery trucks as part of a broader program to deploy electric-powered vehicles with longer range and performance.
September 9, 2015Business
UPS Freight, Old Dominion Expand Illinois Terminals
Two major less-than-truckload operators have announced capacity expansion projects in northern Illinois.
August 24, 2015Business
UPS to Buy Coyote Logistics
UPS Inc. expanded its domestic supply chain capabilities by agreeing to buy truckload broker Coyote Logistics for $1.8 billion, as purchases of fast-growing logistics companies accelerate.
August 10, 2015BusinessLogistics
Shale Boom Nudges Propane-Powered Trucks From Dream to Reality
For almost 80 years, Blue Star Gas distributed propane throughout the U.S. West Coast on trucks mostly powered by gasoline. Now the company is working to convert its 55 vehicles to run on the same stuff it delivers.
August 5, 2015Business
Growth in International Business Aids UPS’ Profits in 2nd Quarter
UPS Inc. second-quarter net income rose to $1.23 billion, or $1.35 per share, helped by stronger results in the international sector, the parcel carrier said last week.
August 3, 2015Business
UPS Expands Access Point Delivery Option
UPS Inc. is expanding its Access Point shipment pickup option program in more than 90 metropolitan areas this summer to add delivery alternatives for customers and carriers.
July 31, 2015Business
UPS Agrees to Acquire Coyote for $1.8 Billion
UPS Inc. announced it has agreed to buy truckload brokerage Coyote Logistics for $1.8 billion to expand its presence in the non-asset-based sector.
July 31, 2015Business
UPS' Second-Quarter Net Income Rises to $1.23 Billion
UPS Inc. posted second-quarter net income of $1.23 billion, or $1.35 per share, helped by stronger results in the international sector.
July 28, 2015Business
All New UPS Class 8 Tractors Will Have Collision Mitigation (with video)
NORWALK, Ohio — With more than 50 years of accident-free driving combined, UPS Inc.’s Bill Lazarski and Paul Savill said it is unnatural for them to speed or tailgate.
July 27, 2015