Yes, most people do not know that UPS started just after the turn of the century (1900s) as a small local delivery company in Seattle delivering mostly for local department stores. FedEx got its start in the early 70s as an overnight delivery service and while many people think they are about the same size today, UPS is still a much larger company.
I find the industry fascinating especially with the growth of eCommerce, GPS tracking, and autonomy driving trucks. I have thought of pivoting my technology systems career to one focused more on transportation distribution management.
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Originally Posted by sitzmark
...a growing regional service that would take small shipments and not full trailer loads. Was revolutionary at the time. That business grew to be the UPS we know today...
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