Concluding Thoughts Concluding Thoughts: The recent developments in UPS, ABF’s and Yellow’s contract negotiations illustrate the significance of effective labor relations in the transportation industry. UPS’s talks have fallen apart, but each side is remaining quiet about the path ahead. ABF’s successful ratification of a new Teamster agreement reflects the company’s commitment to its workforce and serves as a testament…

UPS Teamster Negotiations The recent breakdown in negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters union has raised concerns and garnered attention within the transportation community. Despite lengthy discussions, the parties were unable to reach an agreement, leading to uncertainty. While specific details regarding the points of contention remain undisclosed, the collapse of these negotiations reflects the challenges faced by both the…

Yellow’s Contract Negotiation Struggles In stark contrast to ABF’s positive outcome, Yellow has faced significant challenges in its contract negotiations with the Teamsters union. The situation has escalated to the point where Yellow has taken legal action against the union, filing a lawsuit seeking damages totaling $137 million. The lawsuit filed by Yellow alleges that the Teamsters engaged in illegal…

ABF’s Successful Contract Negotiations ABF has achieved a significant milestone by ratifying a new labor deal with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. This accomplishment is the result of months of dedicated negotiations, focusing on addressing the needs of both the company and its valuable workforce. The new contract establishes stability and introduces favorable terms for ABF employees, demonstrating the company’s…

Labor contracts play an important role in the transportation industry’s dynamics. Two major players, ABF Freight and Yellow, have made headlines with their contrasting experiences in negotiating labor agreements with the Teamsters union. While ABF successfully ratified a new contract, Yellow has been embroiled in legal disputes over their negotiations. In this blog post series, we will delve into the…

There are several other reasons to consider using rail transportation over over-the-road trucking. Here are some additional advantages of rail: Cost-effectiveness: Rail transportation is often more cost-effective than trucking, particularly for long-haul shipments. Trains can carry a larger volume of goods in a single trip, resulting in economies of scale and lower shipping costs per unit. Capacity and scalability: Rail systems…

Are you concerned with the impact of trucking to our environment? A 2018 study found that truck transportation made up 6.4% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the US while only 0.6% came from rail operations. There are several industry studies and reports to note: “Lifecycle Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Rail Freight Transportation” (2017) –  Environmental Science &…

Will Yellow Survive 2023? Despite receiving a $700 million bailout from the CARES Act in 2020, Yellow’s financial position continues to be adversely affected. In a resolute move, the Teamsters union has opted not to provide another round of support, remaining steadfast in their decision. This highlights the insufficiency of the previous bailout funds in resolving the carrier’s financial struggles.…

Fenichey is committed to secure transactions This past month we’ve added some carrier vetting security features: VoIP non-fixed phone numbers are now flagged as possible fraud Our system now compares the carrier’s registered address with the filed MCS-150 forms required physical and billing addresses When onboarding all mismatches are shown on one easy to read dashboard Our ongoing improvements help…