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YRC Becomes YRC Freight
YRC Worldwide today announced the launch of its new brand – YRC Freight. While changing its name, the company is proposing a change of operations that
Key Changes in Hours of Service but 11-Hour Limit Maintained
A final rule by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) maintains the 11-hour daily limit that shi
Last Days to Ship Before the Holidays
Concerned about finishing your last-minute shipping? Relax. There’s still time. For FedEx Express®, FedEx Ground® and FedEx Home Delivery® service opt
UPS and FedEx increase shipping rates for 2012
Effective Jan. 2, 2012, both UPS and FedEx will implement a net average increase of 4.9% for ground shipping. The average rate will rise 5.9% but a on
FedEx to deliver symbols of holiday cheer to U.S. service members and their families.
FedEx is once again honoring the dedication of America’s servicemen and women by delivering happier holiday memories to military members and their fam
Online tool helps navigate complex new Free Trade Agreements
A new Free Trade Agreement Tariff Tool combines tariff and trade data to help businesses understand how this applies to their industry. Business
E-Commerce Shipments to Drive Record FedEx Holiday Volume
FedEx expects to move more than 17 million shipments – almost double its daily average volume – through its global networks on December 12, the projec
Strategies to help retailers win the web’s free-shipping war
This in-depth white paper, commissioned by FedEx, helps you compete and win the web’s free-shipping war. But first you have to learn about the economi
FedEx Pumps $1M into Small Business Economy in Support of Second Annual Small Business Saturday
FedEx is injecting $1 million into the small business economy of the United States with its support of Small Business Saturday 2011. The commitment, a
FedEx Reports Higher Revenue and Earnings
FedEx Ground Margin Improves to 17.9%. FedEx Ground average daily package volume grew 5% in the first quarter ended August 31, driven by increase
FedEx Ground Wins Quest for Quality Award
In Logistics Management’s 28th Annual Quest for Quality, FedEx Ground was the top scorer in the Surface Package Carriers category. FedEx Ground took t
FedEx Freight announces general rate increase
FedEx Freight will implement a 6.75% general rate increase effective Sept 6, 2011. The rate increase applies to non-contract freight in the U.S. and C
James L. Welch named new CEO of YRC Worldwide
YRC Worldwide today announced that transportation industry veteran James L. Welch, a former President and CEO of Yellow Transportation, has been named
LTL carriers announce general rate increases
Following the lead of UPS Freight, ABF Freight and Con-way Freight, YRC has announced a general rate increase of 6.9 percent. ABF Freight rate incre
American Express OPEN® Enhances Small Business Program with FedEx Freight
American Express OPEN and FedEx will now offer the OPEN Savings® program to FedEx Freight customers using their AMEX OPEN card for payment of LT
Walmart Honors FedEx and YRC with Carrier of the Year Awards
Walmart is honoring 10 of its transportation suppliers for their performance in delivering to Walmart distribution centers. FedEx is the winner of the
FedEx Pledges
$1 Million to Support Japan Disaster Relief
FedEx has committed $1 million in cash and in-kind transportation to support earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan. Long-standing relat
FedEx Earns Top Ten Spot on FORTUNE’S World’s Most Admired Companies List
FedEx is once again among the world’s most admired companies, according to a survey published in FORTUNE magazine.The annual “World’s Most Admired Com
YRC Provides New Service Options with Mobile Tools
YRC has announced new mobile tools that allow YRC customers to track shipments, read the latest YRC news and access customer service. YRC is providing
FedEx Freight and FedEx National to Merge
Effective Jan. 31, 2011 FedEx is merging the FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTL networks into one company: FedEx Freight. Two levels of service will
FedEx and Social Responsibility 2010: A Year in Review
FedEx team members give their time and talents to improving communities around the globe with volunteerism and philanthropic efforts. Here you will fi
YRC Holiday Service Schedule
Please call your local service center for location-specific holidays.YRC will be closed Dec. 24, 25. Limited service will be available Dec. 31.Please
FedEx Ground to increase 2011 rates
FedEx will increase shipping rates for FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery by a net average of 4.9% effective January 3, 2011.The FedEx Ground and Fe
UPS Freight Cuts Transit Times to Canada
In its latest round of enhanced transit times, UPS Freight, the heavy freight arm of UPS, has again improved transit times between U.S. cities and Cal
Teamsters Ratify Modified YRC Labor Agreement
YRC Worldwide announced an important step in the company's comprehensive recovery plan, with a majority of its employees represented by the Internatio
FedEx Holiday Shipping
The latest FedEx holiday shipping information includes holiday shipping news, exceptions to the money-back guarantee and last days to ship for timely
FedEx Express Announces General Rate Increase
Effective Jan.3, 2011, FedEx Express rates will increase an average of 5.9% for U.S. and U.S. export services. The rate increase will be partially off
FedEx to Combine LTL Operations
FedEx will combine its FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTL operations effective January 30, 2011. This action will increase efficiencies and reduce o
FedEx Corp. First Quarter Earnings Surge
FedEx Corp. today reported earnings of $1.20 per diluted share for the first quarter ended August 31, up 107% from $0.58 per diluted share a year ago.
YRC Announces General Rate Increase
YRC has announced a general rate increase of 5.9 percent, effective September 20, 2010. In a letter sent to YRC shippers, a company executive stated
FedEx 2010 Year-End Holiday Service Schedule
Get the latest updates to the FedEx 2010 holiday schedule, and find holiday shipping news, including exceptions to the FedEx money-back guarantee and
FedEx National LTL and FedEx Freight Quest for Quality Award Honorees
FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTLSM have been named as 2010 Quest for Quality Award honorees by the readers of Logistics Management magazine. Shipp
Success for FedEx Express As Memphis Hub Wins Prestigious Award
FedEx Express has won the UK's Institute of Transport Management's 'Best Global Cargo Hub' award for its Memphis World Hub. The Memphis hub, the cente
FedEx Corp. Reports Higher Fourth Quarter
FedEx Corp. today reported earnings of $1.33 per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended May 31.Fourth Quarter ResultsFedEx Corp. reported the fol
FedEx Recognized for Environmental Stewardship
FedEx Express Canada was presented with the 2009 Eterne Award by Tree Canada. This is a national award given to an outstanding sponsor of Tree Canada
FedEx Express Resumes European Flights
FedEx Express has restarted its operations at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris with a flight leaving CDG for Memphis and seven flights leaving
FedEx Corp. Third Quarter Net Income Grows as Economy Strengthens
Published on FedEx Global Newsroom (http://news.van.fedex.com) MEMPHIS,
Beginning Jan. 26: Enforcement of Importer Security Filing (ISF)
The Importer Security Filing (ISF), formerly known as "10+2," requires entry information to be transmitted to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol at l
YRC introduces automatic No-fee, Money-back Guarantee on standard service shipments
YRC Inc. today announced the introduction of its new No-fee, Money-back Standard Service Guarantee. Effective in January, shippers are automat
FedEx Working with Global Charities to Deliver Aid to Haiti
FedEx team members are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the January 12 earthquake in Haiti. The thoughts of everyone at FedEx are with the
FedEx LTL Companies Announce General Rate Increases
FedEx Freight and FedEx National LTL will implement 5.9% general rate increases effective Feb. 1, 2010. These rate increases apply to interstate and
YRC and YRC Reimer reduce cross-border transit times between United States and Canada
YRC Inc. and YRC Reimer in Canada, both subsidiaries of YRC Worldwide, announced that they have enhanced their industry-leading northbound and southbo
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