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FedEx 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, 2021

UPS 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, 2021

UPS 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, 2021

Truckers 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, 2021

GXO 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, 2021

UPS 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, 2021

Cowan 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

Private Fleets Face Stiff Competition From For-Hire Carriers in Battle for Drivers

Private fleets once had a clear advantage in the endless competition to hire trained truck drivers and provide them with the equipment needed to move America’s goods. But the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have upended that advantage.

August 27, 2021

Walmart’s Slowing E-Commerce, Margin Weigh in Q2

Walmart Inc.’s pandemic-driven gains in e-commerce slowed last quarter and profit margin fell, raising questions about the retailer’s ability to maintain momentum even after it topped Wall Street’s sales expectations.

August 17, 2021

Yellow Narrows Year-Over-Year Loss to $9.4 Million in Q2

Yellow Corp. reported an increase in net revenue and a narrower net loss for the second quarter.

August 5, 2021