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Last Mile Delivery
Logistics UPS Meets Deadline for Retrofitting 2,000 Delivery Vans with AC, Teamsters Say
UPS met its obligation to retrofit 2,000 parcel delivery vans with air conditioning in the hottest parts of the U.S. by June 1, Teamsters union President Sean O'Brien announced. The company also launched a pilot to cool cargo compartments. The progress resulted from enforcement of the 2023 national contract, which includes a standing arbitrator for grievances.
Logistics Box Truck Drivers: The Real Safety Risk in US Freight
An analysis of FMCSA roadside inspection data reveals that box truck drivers are nearly twice as likely to be placed out of service as tractor-trailer drivers, with driver fitness and substance abuse violations far higher. The root cause is a regulatory loophole: trucks under 26,001 lbs require no CDL and no drug testing, leading to a less-qualified driver pool even as equipment itself is as safe as big rigs.
Logistics Canada Post to End Door-to-Door Delivery for 620K Addresses by 2027
Canada Post announced it will convert 485,000 additional addresses in 37 communities to community mailboxes in 2027, plus 136,000 previously planned, ending door-to-door delivery for a total of 620,000 addresses. The move is part of a restructuring after a record $1.15 billion loss in 2025 and eight consecutive years of losses. Shippers will need to adapt to centralized delivery for a growing share of Canadian addresses.
Logistics He Walked Away From Barber Chair for Box Truck: Lessons for Logistics Operators
Victor Newton left a 28-year barber career to become a box truck owner-operator after a YouTube headline claimed $20,000 in a month. Five years in, he discusses the 90% failure rate, the difference between truck ownership and business ownership, and niche strategies like partial loads that can change the math for small carriers.
Logistics Amazon Wins NLRB Case on Joint Employer Status with DSPs
Amazon has secured a victory in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) case regarding its status as a joint employer with Direct Service Providers (DSPs). This decision, approved by an NLRB administrative law judge, prevents a precedent-setting ruling that could have affected Amazon's logistics operations.
Logistics Industrial Real Estate Tightens, Favoring Last-Mile Operators
The industrial real estate market is tightening, benefiting last-mile owner-operators as demand surges and construction slows. Link Logistics reports high leasing volumes, indicating a favorable market shift.
Logistics Amazon Expands E-Cargo Bike Trials in Washington, D.C.
Amazon is piloting e-cargo bikes in Washington, D.C. to reduce emissions and congestion. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance urban delivery efficiency using micromobility solutions.
Logistics DHL Partners with USPS for $10B Last-Mile Delivery
DHL eCommerce has secured a $10 billion contract with the U.S. Postal Service for last-mile parcel delivery. This strategic move aims to leverage USPS's extensive delivery network, enhancing efficiency and reach for DHL's e-commerce services.