The Daily: April 19, 2022
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Good morning, folks.
Looks like the race is on. Mercedes-Benz has a new electric model that has officially traversed 626 miles of Europe on a single charge. The new Mercedes Vision EQXX beats the Tesla Model S, which runs up to 405 miles. Most models of electric cars run 200-300 miles on a charge.
What does this mean for the transportation logistics industry? Find out in today’s featured article from MSN. ☕️
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.”
– Walt Disney
Today’s Featured Article:
Mercedes-Benz's sleek electric concept car drove 626 miles on a single charge, crushing Tesla's best car (msn.com)
“Mercedes-Benz's latest electric concept car drove 1,008 kilometers — 626 miles — on a single charge of its battery pack, a feat that could signal a future free from range and charging anxiety.”
The Latest On…
Human Resources 📝
The Now Hiring Sign at Your Business Isn’t Working – Here’s Why (msn.com)
“You can’t help but notice. Everywhere you look, small businesses are displaying a “Now Hiring” sign.”
A New Employee Workforce Trend | Material Handling and Logistics (mhlnews.com)
“A survey from Microsoft says that employees have a "worth it" equation.”
There are good reasons young people don’t consider a career in trucking - Truck News
“As the trucking industry struggles to attract new talent, the obvious demographic to target is youth.”
Leadership 🏆
Asking and daring | Seth's Blog (seths.blog)
“High Noon is a cornerstone of American cinema, a sobering and memorable look at heroism and community.”
Leases & Loans 💰
Living on Borrowed Capital | City Journal (city-journal.org)
“Just over a year ago, America had perhaps the world’s most affordable and reliable supply of energy.”
Regulations ⚖️
Congress seeks compromise to boost computer chip industry | AP News
“A global computer chip shortage has made it harder for consumers to get their hands on cars, computers and other modern-day necessities, so Congress is looking to boost chip manufacturing and research in the United States with billions of dollars from the federal government.”
Joe Biden's energy policies will prolong the current crisis, oil and gas executive says (msn.com)
“The Biden administration announced Friday it would restart oil and gas leases on federal land.”
New bill would allow truck drivers to collect overtime pay - TheTrucker.com
“A Michigan congressman has introduced legislation aimed at allowing truck drivers to receive overtime pay – something that is currently prohibited by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).”
Biden to require US-made steel, iron for infrastructure | AP News
“The Biden administration is taking a key step toward ensuring that federal dollars will support U.S. manufacturing — issuing requirements for how projects funded by the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package source their construction material.”
Business Strategy 💡
Logistics 5.0: The Final Piece In The Supply Chain Optimization Puzzle? (forbes.com)
“Businesses are trying hard to stay at the top of their industry by keeping up with the constantly evolving digital world.”
Vehicle Trends in Last-Mile Delivery - Equipment - Trucking Info
“Part of the growth in the market is fleet owners and operators looking to reduce costs while maintaining efficiency in their fleet operations, according to Xos.”
Mandarin Shipping discusses the outlook for the shipping industry (cnbc.com)
“Tim Huxley of Mandarin Shipping discusses how Covid lockdowns in China could affect the shipping industry.”
When Will Manufacturers Act to Diversify Raw-Material Supply? | SupplyChainBrain
“At a time when supply chain experts are preaching the benefits of diversified sourcing, an alarmingly small number of manufacturers seem to be practicing it.”
Supply Chain News: Freight Recession May be Coming, but not Here Yet | SC Digest
“As SCDigest reported last week, an analyst from JP Morgan said in a research note that a freight recession soon was “inevitable,” as he downgraded his ratings on the stock prices of a number of carriers. (See Supply Chain Inflation, Trucking Stocks, and the US Economy.)”
Sales 🧾
Does Trailer Order Surge Mean Sold-Out Build Capacity? - Equipment - Trucking Info
“March trailer orders surged to their highest since December of 2020 – but for dry van orders, that may represent most of the trailer-maker build slots for the rest of the year.”
Fuel Tech ♻️
A New Way to Ship Alcohol Could Eliminate Single-Use Bottles | 2022-04-18 | SupplyChainBrain
“Decades of marketing and overpackaging products means there’s plenty of low-hanging fruit in the effort to make the beverage industry greener.”
Symbio awarded $2M to develop hydrogen fuel cell truck | Transport Dive
“The California Energy Commission awarded $2 million to Symbio, a joint venture between Michelin and Faurecia, to develop a hydrogen-fueled Freightliner Cascadia Class 8 truck, part of a state-supported hydrogen mobility project, officials announced Tuesday.”
Unions 🪧
The Amazon Case: The Return of Unions? — iLevel Logistics
“Shortly after the union victory that shocked labor organizers and observers across the nation, Chris Smalls, who helped coordinate the triumphant campaign against Amazon in Staten Island, New York, declared: ‘The revolution is here.’”
Repair & Maintenance 🧰
Trends in body coat care | Fleet Maintenance
“Some of those dents, scratches, and rust spots you notice in the service bay might seem like more of a nuisance than anything.”
Trade & Border Issues 🗺
Texas halts truck inspections that caused border gridlock | AP News
“Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday repealed his traffic-clogging immigration order that backed up commercial trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border, after a week of intensifying backlash and fears of deepening economic losses.”
Shanghai Unveils Business Restart Plan on Supply Chain Woes | 2022-04-17 | SupplyChainBrain
“Shanghai published plans to resume work in the city after weeks of COVID-19 lockdown snarled supply chains and dealt a blow to the Chinese economy.”
The Russian Invasion, Cyber War, and Global Supply Chains - Logistics Viewpoints
“When Russia invaded Ukraine, I knew there would be impacts on global supply chains.”
The Ins & Outs of Import/Export Success - Inbound Logistics
“Whether they are bringing goods into the country or shipping them out, import/export professionals embrace ingenuity, grit, and hard work to stay afloat.”
Texas halts all Mexican truck inspections after border chaos | AJOT.COM
“Texas Governor Greg Abbott halted all Mexican truck inspections after a week of protests, traffic jams and mounting outrage from business interests on both sides of the border.”
China's economy grows still-weak 4.8% in January-March | AP News
“Chinese leaders face pressure to shore up sinking economic growth after Shanghai and other cities shut down to fight coronavirus outbreaks, threatening to disrupt global trade and manufacturing.”
Stocks 📈
Stocks week ahead: The biggest risk to the global economy no one is talking about | CNN Business
“Nearly 400 million people across 45 cities in China are under full or partial lockdown as part of China’s strict zero-Covid policy. Together they represent 40%, or $7.2 trillion, of annual gross domestic product for the world’s second-largest economy, according to data from Nomura Holdings.”
Supply Chain Inflation, Trucking Stocks, and the US Economy | SC Digest
“Winding down into an Easter weekend, a look this week at some inter-related but powerful trends driving the economy and supply chains.”
Compliance 📋
As more states legalize marijuana, the Department of Transportation looks to change drug-testing policies - Reason Foundation
“Drug tests for marijuana use continue to reflect a bygone zero-tolerance approach and fail to reliably detect on-duty use and intoxication.”
Trucker’s Lounge 🧢
Kansas City region continues as a top US logistics hub with record industrial development | AJOT.COM
“KC SmartPort, an affiliate of the Kansas City Area Development Council, shared global trends and Kansas City market insight on supply chain disruptions at its annual industry briefing this week.”
Three-day human trafficking and CMV inspection initiative to take place at Virginia truck stops and rest areas next week (cdllife.com)
“Virginia State Police (VSP) announced that they’ll be conducting a high-visibility initiative “to Detect, Deter & Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking Among Commercial Vehicle Drivers” starting next week.”
Interactive Map: Where The 2022 Top 100 Logistics Companies Are in North America (ttnews.com)
“This map shows the 2022 Top 100 Logistics Companies by region. To see individual companies in each region, hover over the map. Clicking on a company name will take you to a page for that company.”
Artificial Intelligence 🤖
How this Gurugram based startup leverages AI to power logistics & supply chain solutions (analyticsindiamag.com)
“Online sellers face a lot of hiccups in ensuring last-mile deliveries to difficult-to-reach terrains, primarily due to logistics barriers.”
How Do Autonomous Trucks “See” the World? - Equipment - Trucking Info
“Current-generation lidar can detect the tilt of a pedestrian’s head that might indicate they are about to step off a sidewalk into traffic.”
Electric Vehicles 🔋
Dole Invests in Electric Cargo Handling Equipment - Fuel Smarts - Trucking Info
“At a ceremony at its terminal yard at the Port of San Diego, California, Dole Food Company announced a $1.5 million dollar electrification project at its West Coast port operation.”
Today's narrow path to electric powertrains for small trucking | Overdrive (overdriveonline.com)
“In a previous article about trucking social media stars shaking it on TikTok, we asked Overdrive readers a simple question that sought to push the understanding of the trucking community outside of the stereotypical box: Can't a driver dance?”
Rivian CEO on growth, Amazon vans, SPAC bubble and lower-priced EVs (cnbc.com)
“Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe remains “really confident” it can produce 25,000 vehicles in 2022. That estimate is down from initial expectations of about 50,000 vehicles, slashed by supplier disruptions.”
Ports 🚢
Evergreen ship lodged in Chesapeake for a month moving again | AJOT.COM
“The Evergreen Marine Corp. container ship that had been stuck in Chesapeake Bay mud for more than a month is moving again, vessel-tracking data show.”
While The West Focuses on Inland, Russia Focuses On Ports (gcaptain.com)
“After 20 years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq’s interior – and with no major naval engagements this century – it’s no surprise that western war reporters, the Pentagon, and politicians have focused inland. The question is, where is Russia’s focus?”
Taxes 🤑
Tax Audit By The IRS: Tips For Avoiding One | Investor's Business Daily (investors.com)
“A tax audit can be painful, scary and costly. Naturally, you should make every legit effort to avoid one. So here are tips from leading financial advisors about how to do just that.”
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The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for July 31, 2025, from iLevel Logistics Inc.