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

USPS Eyes FedEx鈥檚 David Steiner for Postmaster General Role

The USPS board has spent months looking for a new leader after Louis DeJoy abruptly resigned in March. DeJoy had pushed for sweeping changes to promote efficiency at the postal service.

May 7, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, For-Hire, Private, Global Freight

UPS Plans 20,000 Job Cuts This Year in Pullback From Amazon

UPS expects to cut 20,000 jobs this year and close dozens of facilities as it dramatically reduces shipments for e-commerce giant Amazon.

April 29, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Again Increases Small Parcel Tariff on China Shipments

President Donald Trump鈥檚 escalating trade war with China once again increased tariffs applied to small parcels that were previously exempt from duties.

April 10, 2025
Government, Business, Global Freight, Top 50

US Postmaster General DeJoy Resigns as Deputy Takes Over

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has resigned, hastening his previously announced departure as the nation鈥檚 postal agency looks to stem financial losses and overhaul its operations.

March 24, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, For-Hire

FedEx Lowers Guidance, Citing 鈥榁ery Challenging鈥 Market

FedEx is the latest U.S. company to sound the alarm over weakening consumer confidence and potential fallout from President Donald Trump鈥檚 escalating trade war.

March 20, 2025
Government, Business, Global Freight

US Postal Service Signs Agreement With DOGE to Spur Reforms

The U.S. Postal Service has signed an agreement with DOGE and the General Services Administration to help the agency in 鈥渋dentifying and achieving further efficiencies.鈥澛

March 13, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Top 100

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Plans Exit

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy asked the board overseeing the U.S. Postal Service to begin the succession process, paving the way for his departure after a turbulent run of almost five years.

February 18, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Autonomous

Aurora Fights FMCSA Ruling on Hazard Warnings

Aurora Innovation, a maker of self-driving tech for trucks, is fighting FMCSA's decision to deny the company an alternative means to comply with safety rules that typically require a human being.

January 13, 2025
Business, Technology, Logistics, For-Hire

Health Care Business Becomes $20 Billion Lifeline for UPS

UPS Inc. has been quietly building a health care empire to offset stagnating revenue in its core package delivery business.

January 6, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Global Freight

Postal Service Head Says Aging Trucks Need Upgrades

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said the Postal Service needs to replace aging trucks, and he wasn鈥檛 aware of an effort by the incoming presidential administration to cancel plans to buy EVs.

December 6, 2024