UPS Freight is the heavy freight division of UPS.
UPS parcel was limited in the weight they could handle.
They wanted an LTL freight company for some time.
They put a bid in for Overnite shortly after the Rail Road purchased the company.
But U.P. wanted to much.
During the Teamsters strike Overnite was greatly devalued,but UPS didn't want any part of our company with labor issues.
Later When U.P. spun the company off for a public stock offering.
Overnite was wide open for a buy out.
Thats when UPS made their move.
This makes them a total transportation company,parcel,air,heavy LTL freight,and a truckload.
They are marrying the intire package as we speak,into one of the biggest,and best global transportation companies,to meet the needs of every customer everywhere.