The world’s largest package delivery company, UPS transports some 16 million packages and documents per business day throughout the US and to more than 200 countries and territories. Its delivery operations use a fleet of about 107,000 motor vehicles and about 570 aircraft. In addition to package delivery, the company offers services such as logistics and freight forwarding, through UPS Supply Chain Solutions, and less-than-truckload (LTL) freight transportation, through UPS Ground Freight. (LTL carriers combine freight from multiple shippers into a single truckload.) [1]

Criticism

• UPS’s worker’s rights record is poor. The company has been criticized sharply for discrimination. Find out more.

• Read about UPS’ political influence & campaign contributions, and find out how this company influences the laws that govern you!

• According to a 1998 report issued by Natural Resources Defense Council, while UPS has actively expanded its use of alternative fuels, there is still room for improvement. “For example, UPS operates more than 8,000 heavy-duty trucks running on diesel fuel. UPS needs to move aggressively to transition the heavy-duty portion of their fleet to alternative fuels” (see related praise item). Source: Natural Resources Defense Council

Praise

• UPS has received praise for environmentally friendly initiatives, human rightsissues, community involvement, and charitable giving (among other things). Read more.

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