newsworthy YRC delays release of Q3 results as it seeks another labor contract extension November 7, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments LTL carrier to release results on Nov. 12.Read More
newsworthy YRC chief to ask for fresh union sacrifice as company, Teamsters set to meet tomorrow November 4, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments No capital left to reinvest after costs are met, debt is serviced, Welch says.Read More
newsworthy No trick on Halloween: ABF, Teamsters ratify five-year collective bargaining pact October 31, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Agreement comes after a no-strike vote by Midwest cartage workers.Read More
newsworthy ABF Teamsters reject strike authorization, averting possible shutdown of carrier October 30, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Vote by cartage workers in Midwest paves way for master contract to take effect.Read More
newsworthy Rogers fired as head of YRC Freight September 20, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments YRC CEO Welch takes control of unit.Read More
newsworthy Appeals court upholds lower court decision, dismissing ABF suit against YRC, Teamsters September 4, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments ABF fails in third try to overturn separate compacts between its LTL rival and the union.Read More
newsworthy YRC posts lower revenue in second quarter, weighed down by costs of unit's realignment August 7, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments YRC Freight shows wider loss, lower revenue.Read More
newsworthy Teamsters ratify five-year national agreement with ABF; six supplemental pacts still on table June 28, 2013 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Pact calls for 7-percent wage cut recouped over contract life; freeze on pension contributions; no change in health, welfare benefits.Read More
newsworthy Con-way Freight to raise tariff rates by 5.9 percent June 12, 2013 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Increase in line with decisions by LTL competitors UPS, YRC, and ABF.Read More
fastlane An uncertain summer June 11, 2013 Clifford F. Lynch No Comments Although it feels like the transportation industry has been in a state of turmoil for some time now, this summer may set a new record.Read More