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UPS Scales Seasonal Workforce, Eyes Ninth Consecutive Peak Season of Industry-Leading On-Time Performance

Business Wire•07/10/2026•06:00 ET
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Key Highlights

  • ➤UPS expects to deliver more than 4 billion RFID-enabled packages by end-2026
  • ➤UPS hiring 100,000 seasonal employees nationwide for the 2026 holiday season
  • ➤UPS enters 2026 peak season with eight consecutive years of industry-leading on-time performance
  • ➤Protected Delivery requires recipients to provide a PIN before eligible packages are released
  • ➤UPS 2025 revenue reached $88.7 billion

Expert Statements

Matt Guffey, Executive Vice President and Chief U.S. Domestic Officer at UPS

“Peak season is one of the most critical times of year to deliver, and no one does it better than UPS”

Matt Guffey, Executive Vice President and Chief U.S. Domestic Officer at UPS

“We’ve delivered industry-leading service for eight consecutive peak seasons, earning our customers’ trust year after year. We know what it takes to perform when demand is at its highest, and we’re ready to do it again.”

Kurt Goodwin, Customer Experience Executive for Crutchfield

“UPS RFID technology helps provide greater visibility, reduces uncertainty and improves the overall delivery experience. For Crutchfield, that means fewer customer concerns, fewer tracking-related contacts, and greater confidence during the busiest shipping period of the year.”

UPS Scales Seasonal Workforce, Eyes Ninth Consecutive Peak Season of Industry-Leading On-Time Performance

Enhanced visibility, package protection and pickup solutions help customers ship with confidence during the busy holiday season

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