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Government, Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

US-China Tariffs Hit Amazon, FedEx, UPS Distribution Links

President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports threaten to disrupt Southern California’s trade and logistics economy, a sector that moves a third of the nation’s container cargo.

April 22, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire

UPS Targets LTL, E-Commerce With New Delivery Options

The logistics giant this week introduced UPS Ground Saver and UPS Ground with Freight Pricing, both part of a broader strategy to compete more aggressively in the evolving delivery market.

April 8, 2025
Government, Business, Global Freight, Top 50

Struggling USPS a Privatization Target for Trump

The U.S. Postal Service has been struggling for years, and now President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering privatizing it. How did we get here?

March 25, 2025
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Global Freight, Top 100

UPS Posts 1.5% Revenue Growth; Shares Fall on Amazon Deal

UPS Inc. experienced revenue and earnings growth despite a tougher freight market in the fourth quarter of 2024, the parcel delivery company reported Jan. 30.

January 30, 2025
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

USDOT Praises Trucking’s Efforts in New Trafficking Report

The report, three years in the making and made public on Sept. 6, lauds the trucking industry for its efforts to join the fight at high-level federal and state government agencies.

September 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Top 100

RXO Becomes Third-Largest Freight Broker With Coyote Deal

RXO has finalized its $1.025 billion acquisition of Coyote Logistics from UPS, a move that makes RXO the third-largest provider of brokered transportation in North America.

September 16, 2024
Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Global Freight

UPS Discusses Acquisition of Parcel Carrier in Mexico

The recently announced UPS acquisition of Mexican express delivery company Estafeta takes advantage of a business trend toward nearshoring.

July 24, 2024
Business, For-Hire

UPS Boosts Volume in US for First Time Since 2022

UPS boosted its volume in the U.S. for the first time since 2022 during its second quarter, but profit and revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations, partly due to a hefty charge.

July 23, 2024
Government, Business, Technology

FedEx, UPS Warn of Delivery Delays From Global Tech Outage

FedEx and UPS warned of potential delays in package deliveries as the couriers grapple with the impact of a massive IT failure that is upending markets and crippling companies globally.

July 19, 2024
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety

ROTATE Recap: Knowing The ‘What’ & ‘Why’ of Data

Anthony Marshall, UPS’ vice president of maintenance and engineering for transportation fleet, provides insight on how fleet maintenance leaders should focus on the big picture of tire management.

July 12, 2024