Leaders of Teamsters Local 830, whose members load, drive and deliver drinks from breweries and soda plants in the Philadelphia area, said members are ready to strike to preserve their pensions as tough negotiations with Coca-Cola’s new regional affiliate face an impasse over continued funding for the workers’ pension plan.
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Philadelphia Truckers Set to Strike Over Coca-Cola Plan to Ax Pension
FedEx Rolls Out First Hydrogen-Fueled Delivery Van in New York
FedEx Corp. has begun delivering packages in upstate New York with its first hydrogen-powered van in North America.
California Court Ruling Targets Independent Contractor Classification
In a ruling that could change the workplace status of people across the state, the California Supreme Court made it harder April 30 for employers to classify their workers as independent contractors.
John Smith Appointed Mike Ducker’s Successor as FedEx Freight President, CEO
Transportation industry veteran John Smith will become president and CEO of FedEx Freight on Aug. 16, moving up from his position as senior vice president of operations at the FedEx Corp. subsidiary.
Danish Freight Forwarder DSV Assesses Trump’s Tariff Threats
One of Europe’s biggest trucking companies is trying to figure out how its business will be affected by a potential tariff war between the United States and the European Union.
May 1, 2018Freight Forwarder DSV Says Technology Gives It Edge Over Amazon
Amazon.com may be about to dramatically reshape the $500 billion freight-forwarding market. But not all businesses it is competing with will be hit equally hard.
May 1, 2018Deaf Washington Man Finally Can Follow in Grandfather’s Footsteps as a Truck Driver
Justin Brooks has dreamed of the open road since he was a young child, riding along in the front seat of his grandfather’s truck on shipping routes.
Vietnam Airlines Considers Creating Cargo Unit to Boost Revenue
Vietnam Airlines CEO Duong Tri Thanh said his company is looking to start a dedicated cargo unit.
Teradyne Expands in Warehouse Robotics
Danish autonomous robot manufacturer Mobile Industrial Robots was acquired by Teradyne Inc. for $148 million in cash, with an additional $124 million paid if several performance milestones are met through 2020.
April 30, 2018Mumbai Cargo Company Allcargo Logistics Wants to Build an Uber for Shipping
Allcargo Logistics Ltd. is emulating Uber Technologies Inc. to boost its business of sharing marine containers.