U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said he expects U.S. meatpacking plants to fully resume operations within a week to 10 days, during a meeting with President Donald Trump and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.
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Agriculture Secretary Says Meatpacking Plants Should Reopen Within 10 Days
ATRI Survey Reflects Drop in Congestion, Haul Length
Lighter traffic congestion and shorter hauls are some of the outcomes from the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on trucking operations.
5-Year-Old’s ‘Refreshment Stop’ Shows Appreciation for FedEx, UPS Drivers
A New York kindergartener who loves delivery trucks is thanking FedEx, UPS and other drivers during the coronavirus pandemic in his own special way, with a 'refreshment stop' of complimentary snacks and drinks that he has set up at the end of his driveway for these essential workers.
XPO Profits, Revenue Fall in Q1
First-quarter profits and revenue at XPO Logistics Inc. declined as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic took a toll on the less-than-truckload carrier and logistics company in March.
Uber Eats Drops Service in Seven Countries
Uber Technologies Inc. took steps to stem losses in its international businesses May 4 as the company rushes to adapt to the new realities of the coronavirus pandemic.
Meatpackers Cautiously Reopen Plants Amid Coronavirus Fears
A South Dakota pork processing plant took its first steps toward reopening May 4 after being shuttered for more than two weeks because of a coronavirus outbreak that infected more than 800 employees.
XPO to Cease Operations at Pennsylvania Warehouse
XPO Logistics will cease operations at its warehouse in Bethel Township, Pa., this month, according to a notice it filed March 11 with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry.
Forward Air Reports $342.5 Million Revenue for Q1
Forward Air Corp. posted increased revenue but narrower net income for the first quarter of 2020, the company reported.
U.S. Xpress Reports Net Loss, Increased Revenue
U.S. Xpress Enterprises reported an increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2020, but its bottom line swung from a profit to a loss.
Amazon Profit Falls as Pandemic-Related Costs Rise
NEW YORK — Amazon’s sales soared in the first three months of the year, as more homebound people shopped online amid the coronavirus pandemic.