Amazon .com Inc. is suspending a pilot program that was geared toward delivering packages for third-party vendors that sell goods on its website but that do not ship through one of its fulfillment centers.
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Amazon to Suspend Test Service for Outside Deliveries
Experts Stress Partnerships as COVID-19 Disrupts Supply Chain
Transportation agencies and planners should rely on communication and partnerships as they respond to immediate needs and assess long-term effects associated with the coronavirus, according to an expert.
House Transportation Leaders Oppose Jones Act Waiver
The transportation policy leadership at the U.S. House of Representatives recently expressed opposition to waiving the Jones Act amid the coronavirus pandemic.
FMCSA Extends HOS Emergency Declaration Through May 15
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has extended and expanded its emergency declaration providing regulatory relief to truck drivers who are transporting emergency supplies during the coronavirus outbreak.
Alphabet’s Drone Delivery Service in Virginia Sees Surge During Pandemic
Alphabet Inc.’s Wing unit is seeing a dramatic increase in the number of customers using its drone delivery service in rural Virginia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus Changing How World Feeds Itself
The coronavirus pandemic is short-circuiting the intricate network of producers and suppliers needed to power the global food system.
Coronavirus Spurs New Incentives for Drivers
Motor carriers are developing incentive plans to provide drivers with bonuses and financial support as they serve on the front lines of the country’s battle against COVID-19.
Driver Health Becomes Paramount During Coronavirus Outbreak
Trucking companies are doing a lot to keep their drivers safe and healthy even as the coronavirus pandemic has caused notable disruptions throughout the economy as the number of infected continues to climb.
Activity at US Ports Plummets as Coronavirus Slows World Economy
Activity at ports tracked by the Global Port Tracker fell in February to the lowest level in five years.
FedEx CEO Fred Smith Takes 91% Cut in Salary for Six Months
FedEx Corp. said Chairman and CEO Fred Smith is taking a salary cut, effective April 1, from $115,402 per month to $10,728 per month through Sept. 30.