Resource Center/Article • 09/22/2021
Carrier Surcharges are in the Air, Industry Braces for Peak Season
Carriers announce new/adjusted peak season surcharges, and seasonal hiring continues to amp up. Peak season is nearly here.
PARCEL CARRIER NEWS
FedEx
- ???? The carrier updated their Peak Surcharges and Shipping Rates page on Aug 13, 2021.
- Find more information about FedEx surcharges, including peak season surcharges.
UPS
- The carrier will hire 100,000+ seasonal employees this year and plans to expedite the process by ditching formal interviews in lieu of online applications, aka quick hires. ⏰ UPS expects to make quick hire job offers within 30 minutes of application. ????
- Leadership Quote: “We’re preparing for another safe, record peak holiday season. With COVID-19 continuing to impact Americans, our services are more important than ever,” said Nando Cesarone, President, U.S. Operations. “We plan to hire more than 100,000 people for seasonal jobs, many of whom will have an offer in hand within 30 minutes of applying. Our seasonal hires will help us provide the most reliable service in the industry, just like we did last year.”
- ⚠️ Note: Quick hires applies to most common jobs for seasonal workers; package handlers and driver helpers. These employees take a package from a truck and deliver it to doorsteps, but do not drive delivery vehicles.
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