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The Demise of Yellow Corporation

American Global Logistics

Yellow Corporation: A Brief History Yellow was founded in 1924 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2009, Yellow merged with Roadway Express to form YRC Worldwide Inc. capacity declined, and shipping rates increased. Yellow's downfall impacted the U.S. trucking industry and supply chains. to stave off bankruptcy.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 3-7, 2014)

Talking Logistics

FedEx Freight to Increase Shipping Rates. According to the press release: The propane fleet will replace gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles used largely in rural areas in Louisiana and Oklahoma with other states pending. Con-way Freight Introduces Drive Safe Systemsâ„¢. Yahoo Autos ). UPS Invests in Propane for U.S. Delivery Fleet.