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A Spokane-area woman said she’s thankful for a UPS Delivery Driver, who she claims helped save her life.
Zona Gale Sweeney said she was walking outside of her home during a snowy day, when she slipped on ice and fell on her porch.
“My feet literally were at my head when I was falling,” Sweeney said.
She said she fell on her head, was unable to get up, and started calling for help.
That’s when a Levi Souder, a UPS driver, heard her yelling while he was in between deliveries.
UPS Airlines pilots are testing themselves for COVID midflight, using a novel rapid antigen device that has yet to be approved by the U.S., and sending the results ahead to Hong Kong in an effort to avoid lengthy government quarantines on arrival, FreightWaves has learned.
The express carrier is participating in a trial of the Covi-Stix detection kit manufactured by Sorrento Therapeutics to support Food and Drug Administration authorization and prevent pilots flying from the company’s Anchorage hub from being isolated against their will in Hong Kong, according to an internal email shared with FreightWaves.
A second source with knowledge of UPS’ operations confirmed the existence of the voluntary program for crew members on direct flights from Anchorage to Hong Kong.
A UPS Boeing 747-400 freighter reportedly slid off the taxiway in Louisville, Kentucky, on Monday afternoon. The weather in the area was poor at the time. Luckily, any damage to the plane was slight, and the aircraft was back in the air the following day.
Simon Hradecky reported the incident in The Aviation Herald on Tuesday. According to the report, the Boeing was taxiing to fly from Louisville to Trenton McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. The plane’s nose gear went off the paved taxiway and onto the dirt. The aircraft wasn’t damaged and was towed back onto the taxiway.
The Aviation Herald identifies the Boeing 747-400 as N575UP. It was operating flight 5X-1540. Flight data company, RadarBox, lists that flight to depart Louisville just after 13:00 local time on Monday.
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that heroes wear many different uniforms. This hero has been working extremely hard delivering what families need during these trying times.
Roland Farabee Jr. is a UPS driver who frequents the Jamesford Meadows Neighborhood in High Point. He is well known for his positive attitude and giving spirit.
He is even popular amongst furry family members. A dog treat is left with packages at every household that has a pup when he makes a delivery.
To thank him for his efforts, residents of the Jamesford Meadows Neighborhood came together, creating a tunnel of love with signs, $850 worth of gifts and a food truck.
Krystal McIntosh was on her way to work at the United Parcel Service (UPS) hub in suburban Hodgkins, and Lashon Patterson was on his way home after a night of work at the same place.
They both live in Riverdale, but their paths crossed for the first time under frightening circumstances—and McIntosh is grateful they did.
McIntosh’s vehicle was struck by a hit-and-run driver near 127th Street and Pulaski Road during the early morning of Jan. 28, and Patterson stopped to help.
McIntosh suffered a broken wrist and three broken fingers, but she still feels blessed.