For most people, an elevator ride is a means to an end – a way to reach their destination. For nine small business owners, an elevator ride puts them in the hot seat and opens up an opportunity to get one-on-one advice from entrepreneur and host of CNBC’s The Profit Marcus Lemonis and compete for $10,000 in The UPS Store® Elevator Pitch. Released today on The UPS Store YouTube channel, the three-episode mini-series brings the “elevator pitch” concept to life.
- Earlier morning delivery now available in 28 new countries and enhanced in 25 existing countries
- New country examples: Turkey, Mexico, Vietnam, and United Arab Emirates
- Expanding reach in select existing countries: Canada, China, India and the UK
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the expansion of its earliest morning package delivery service, UPS Worldwide Express Plus™. By expanding its reach to 28 new countries and enhancing service to cover more postal codes in 25 existing countries, shippers can reach the top 20 economies in the world earlier than ever before.
Updated Engine Technology Extends Range and Improves Performance and Fuel Economy
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced it plans to add 200 new hybrid electric delivery trucks to the company’s growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. The vehicles have the same 2-cylinder engine and E-GENTM chassis as the 125 vehicles UPS announced earlier this year.
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) and FedEx (NYSE:FDX) have suspended pickups and deliveries in areas impacted by Hurricane Matthew.
The Category 3 storm, which claimed the lives of hundreds of people in Haiti, is traveling up the eastern coast of Florida and is projected to hug the coastlines of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina over the next two days. All four states have declared states of emergency and ordered evacuations in coastal areas.
UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced today that it expects to hire 1,300 seasonal employees to help with the anticipated surge in package volume that will begin in November and continue through January 2017. Throughout 2016, UPS has been working with its customers to understand their peak shipping needs and plan operations accordingly.
The full and part-time seasonal positions can be an entry point for permanent employment at UPS. Many senior UPS executives, including CEO David Abney, started their UPS careers as part-time employees. Prospective employees can apply online by visiting UPSjobs.com.