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NewsJuly 28, 2013

UPS Sustainability Report Details Fuel Use Reduction of 1.3 Million Gallons in 2012

UPS released its latest sustainability report, which details the progress the company made that year toward making its overall operations more environmentally friendly and offers specifics on how it is managing its fleet to meet its larger goals.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeJuly 26, 2013

Economic Watch: Latest Economic Numbers Hit Multi-Year Highs

While American’s are split on how President Obama is handling the economy, the latest numbers out show things are decidedly on the upswing, with increasing consumer confidence, rising home prices and steady job gains.

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NewsJuly 25, 2013

Teamsters, UPS Freight Extend Current National Agreement

The Teamsters Union and UPS Freight have agreed to an extension of the current UPS Freight National Agreement in order to give the parties time to continue negotiations. This means that the current agreement will remain in place until the agreement has been revoted and accepted by the members.

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NewsJuly 25, 2013

I-80 Challenge Ups Law Enforcement on Roads

Yesterday in Des Moines, Iowa with the the Interstate 80 Challenge was offically launched. The I-80 Challenge is a multi-state awareness and high-visibility enforcement effort to encourage all drivers to drive safely on the Interstate 80 corridor and to support the efforts of the law enforcement officers. The challenge runs from July 24 to July 31.

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NewsJuly 23, 2013

UPS Profit Falls Slightly in Second Quarter

Parcel and freight transport giant UPS has reported a slight drop in its second quarter profit, falling from $1.79 billion in 2012 to $1.74 billion for the most recent quarter.

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Newsby Oliver PattonJuly 18, 2013

Small Brokers Sue to Stop $75,000 Bond Requirement

A group representing small property brokers has sued the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to stop the new $75,000 bond requirement scheduled to go into effect Oct. 1, saying large trade groups are trying to eliminate small broker competition.

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NewsJuly 1, 2013

Ohio Ups Speed Limit to 70 Along Some Interstate Sections

Legislation signed into law earlier this year in Ohio pushes the speed limit from 65 mph to 70 mph along rural portions of interstate routes for both trucks and four-wheelers.

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NewsJuly 1, 2013

Teamsters, UPS Agree to Extend National Contract

The Teamsters Union and UPS have agreed to an extension of the current UPS National Master Agreement and all supplements past their July 31 expiration.

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ProductsJuly 1, 2013

Ram HDs Get Bigger Hemi Gasoline V-8 for 2014

Chrysler Group’s Ram Truck brand is introducing a new 6.4-liter gasoline V-8 for most 2014-model Heavy Duty pickups and cab-chassis trucks, with the engine taking gasoline power to Ram’s 4500 and 5500 vehicles for the first time.

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NewsJune 26, 2013

Teamsters Approve UPS Contract But Not at UPS Freight

UPS employees represented by the Teamsters Union have voted to approve a new contract at the company’s parcel operation while those with UPS Freight have voted against a new agreement.

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