NEW YORK — The head of the Teamsters said July 16 that he has asked the White House not to intervene if unionized UPS workers end up going on strike.
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EPA Denies Oil Refineries Seeking Biofuel-Blending Exemption
The Biden administration on July 14 rejected more than two dozen oil refinery requests for exemptions from U.S. biofuel-blending requirements.
King of Kentucky Truckers: Willinger Bound for NTDC Again
FedEx Freight driver John Willinger’s overwhelming memory of his reign at the Kentucky Truck Driving Championships is of focus and persistence.
Nikola’s Wild Week Puts It on Path to Recoup 2023 Losses
Nikola Corp. has finally reignited some of the fervor of its once die-hard day-trading fans as it is on track to reverse the stock’s 2023 decline
Midwest Rivers’ Falling Water Levels Raise Shipping Concerns
Water levels on the Mississippi and Ohio rivers are falling for a second straight year, raising the prospect of shipping problems along the all-important U.S. freight routes.
‘Green Bank’ Opens for Clean Energy Projects Like EV Charging
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is making available $20 billion from a federal “green bank” for clean energy projects such as electric vehicle charging stations and more.
UPS to Train Nonunion Employees to Deliver Packages
UPS Inc. plans to train nonunion employees to deliver packages in the event of a labor disruption in the U.S, underscoring the potential for a strike as a crucial negotiating deadline nears.
Pennsylvania Police Launch I-81 Truck Safety Initiative
As a response to the high volume of crashes along I-81 in Pennsylvania, the state police launched an initiative with the FMCSA and the PMTA to promote highway safety.
Increased Demand Drives Efficiency in the Cold Chain
As demand for the cold chain continues to increase, so does the desire to control costs, say refrigerated freight experts.
DHL Plans Expansion in Latin America
Five Latin American nations could share $556 million by 2028 as contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain plans to expand its regional fulfillment network.