UPS Freight to increase rates 5.9%

Oct 2, 2010

UPS Freight, the company’s less-than-truckload segment, on Friday, Oct. 1, announced a general rate increase averaging 5.9 percent covering noncontractual shipments in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The rate adjustment takes effect on Oct. 18 and applies to minimum charge, LTL rates and accessorial charges.

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