May 19, 2008: Citing high diesel and insurance costs as well as the the economic downturn, Jevic Transportation of Delanco said today that it was ceasing operations after 27 years.
The Burlington County firm said it would deliver all freight that was within its system before the closing announcement.
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Teamsters, Amazon delivery drivers, and labor allies picketed today on the steps of New York City Hall to support the Delivery Protection Act. City Councilmember Tiffany Cabán announced the bill now has supermajority support in the City Council.
The IBT has launched the Teamster History Project, which includes 27 unedited interviews with Teamsters who made it happen. It covers the years 1975-1999. Those interviewed include several TDU leaders, participants in the Carey administration, James Hoffa, along with two Hoffa lieutenants who were expelled from the union for corruption and self-dealing.
