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.
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UPS to Hire 100,000, Many in 30 Minutes or Less
Amazon to Open Two Whole Foods Stores Without Cashiers
NEW YORK — Something will be missing at two Whole Foods stores opening next year: cashiers.
VTNA Plant to Be Supplied Using VNR Electric Trucks
LONG BEACH, Calif. — The Volvo VNR Electric, Volvo Trucks North America’s first commercially available battery-electric Class 8 vehicle, will be deployed on local logistics routes servicing the company’s New River Valley truck assembly operations in Dublin, Va., by the end of 2021, the company announced.
CN’s Largest Shareholder Wants CEO Ruest Out
One of the largest shareholders in Canadian National Railway Co. said it’s prepared to launch a proxy fight to replace the company’s leader as the $30 billion deal to buy Kansas City Southern faces possible collapse.
Perspective: In Hard Times, Truckers Deliver
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is a time to remind the public of the debt of gratitude owed to these unsung heroes.
Maryland DOT Capital Budget Draft Considers Freight
Freight movement is a priority outlined in the Maryland Department of Transportation’s recently released draft of its six-year capital budget.
GM, Ford Halt Some Production as Chip Shortage Worsens
DETROIT — The global shortage of computer chips is getting worse, forcing automakers to temporarily close factories including those that build popular pickup trucks..
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.
CN Railway Should Scrap KC Southern Deal, Baskin Wealth Says
Montreal-based Canadian National has offered $30 billion for its U.S. rival, but the transaction appears to have little chance of succeeding.
Trucking Recruitment Firms See Business Surge Amid Driver Shortage
Trucking recruitment firms are seeing a surge in business as carriers seek to fill seats behind the wheel and address a driver shortage that was exacerbated by the pandemic.