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EEOC: Union Pacific ignored doctor's opinion of worker recovered from tumor
Employers violate the ADA if they claim an employee with medical restrictions poses a safety risk but cannot show a "direct threat," EEOC has said.
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Schneider taps AI to give shippers real-time data on load arrival times
In a pilot earlier this year, Schneider found its new technology provided a 39% improvement in estimated arrival times.
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Trump: US will delay Oct. 1 tariff increase on Chinese goods by 2 weeks
A 25% tariff on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods was set to increase to 30% on Oct. 1 but is now delayed until Oct. 15 "as a gesture of good will," Trump said Wednesday.
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Walmart is going national with unlimited grocery delivery plan
After a well-received pilot this summer, the retailer will bring its Delivery Unlimited program to 1,400 stores in 200 additional markets this fall.
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H&M, Vans boycott Brazilian leather as fires burn in Amazon rainforest
Real estate speculators and ranchers suspected to be responsible for the deforestation have been tied to major importers of beef and leather.
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H.H. Gregg returns to brick and mortar with NJ store
Owner Valor Group said that, while physical retail is essential, there won't be the kind of over-expansion that led to the retailer's bankruptcy two years ago.
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Target plans to double seasonal hires dedicated to store fulfillment
In total, the retailer said it will hire more than 130,000 employees for this peak season, up from 125,000 last year.
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Flipkart expands last-mile delivery to 27K stores across India
By expanding services to thousands of brick-and-mortar convenience shops, the Walmart-owned e-tailer looks to hold its own against Amazon's growing presence in the country.
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How cobots are changing the nature of fulfillment
Collaborative robots promise greater efficiency and safety, although their functions still have limits — at least for now.
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Survey: 80% of truck drivers blame detention for HOS compliance issues
The figure is down only slightly from 2014, indicating shipper facilities have made "have made little to no improvements to run more efficiently," the American Transportation Research Institute said.
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Amazon's inventory value up 25% as it begins next day shipping
Target, Walmart and Home Depot have all seen inventory grow compared to the same period last year, but none by as large a percentage as Amazon.
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California Senate passes bill making it more difficult to classify workers as contractors
Assembly Bill 5 has divided the industry, with unions relaying support for the bill and carriers in opposition on the grounds it will hurt independent truck drivers.
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Manufacturer to pay $1M for terminating workers who participated in OSHA investigation
The court's punitive damages award is the largest ever assessed under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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Understanding the relationship between spot rates and truck orders can save shippers money
When spot rates go up, so do orders for Class 8 trucks as carriers bring in more money. As a result, spot rates can act as a leading indicator of contract rates.
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Shopify will acquire robotics startup 6 River Systems for $450M
The announcement comes as e-commerce platforms expand their offerings to include supply chain services and the business case for cobots becomes increasingly clear.
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UPS plans to hire 100K temporary employees for peak season
The 100,000 figure is the same as last year, however, UPS is increasing the minimum wage it's offering in a potential bid to compete for talent in a tight market.
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Analysts: Uber Freight goes 'well beyond' brokerage competitors
Morgan Stanley's analysis paints a picture in which Uber Freight emerges as the clear stronghold in digital freight matching.
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McDonald's expands delivery with Grubhub partnership
The fast food chain continues to diversify after ending its exclusivity with Uber Eats. The new partnership also offers tech to improve order fulfillment.
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Spot markets likely to tighten after Dorian clears US shores
Trucking demand is likely to increase as the storm clears the U.S. East Coast and shippers rush to get freight back on course.
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Maersk, Ports America invest $19M in Loadsmart Smart Drayage initiative
The Smart Drayage program, which matches containers with trucks based on ease of access, load times and haul distances, promises to reduce truck time spent at a port by 25% and container shuffles by 50%.
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Amazon and Wayfair could raise prices to offset tariffs: Bank of America
Bank of America estimates Amazon could have to raise its prices by 2.1% to 2.6% while Wayfair could bump up prices by 4.6% to offset a 15% China tariff.
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UPS converts 4 air hubs to foreign trade zones
Importing through foreign trade zones can yield significant savings, especially in the current climate of the ongoing U.S.-China trade war.
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Union Pacific suspends new shipper fees indefinitely
Such charges are a point of friction between railroads and shippers, especially since demurrage and accessorial fees have become more common in the age of precision-scheduled railroading (PSR), according to shippers.
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How Cimpress leveraged analytics to cut procurement costs by 11%
The Vistaprint parent company deployed a digital platform across its subsidiaries to centralize bulk contracts while giving brands room to manage specialized orders independently.
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How will dwindling coal freight affect rail shippers?
The demand for coal from utilities is expected to drop by 50% by 2030, which would lead to a $5 billion revenue loss for railroads, according to Moody's.
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