UPS recently gave insights into ways it’s strengthening its network capabilities and enhancing the employee experience through automation.
Drone deliveries by UPS get FAA clearance for widespread takeoff
UPS Flight Forward is the first company to receive FAA Part 135 Standard certification for widespread commercial drone deliveries.
UPS invests in TuSimple autonomous trucks
UPS Ventures, the venture capital arm of UPS, has made a minority investment in autonomous trucking company TuSimple. The companies are testing self-driving semi-trucks in Arizona to determine whether the vehicles can improve UPS’ service and efficiency. This is an extension of the ongoing commercial relationship between UPS and TuSimple in which UPS has purchased…