The Daily: March 10, 2022
Good morning, folks. What’s the scoop?
Last month, everyone and their mother was talking about the “Freedom Convoy” - a group of truckers protesting in Ottawa, Canada. Those who hadn’t thought twice about the men and women who drive their goods across the continent suddenly had all the opinions on the matter, one way or another.
Earlier this month, a group of American truckers took their cue. The “People’s Convoy” has been circling the Washington DC Beltway for a few days. However, headlines have directed the general public elsewhere.
What’s the latest on the People’s Convoy? Is the American government handling the situation differently than the Canadian government did?
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Today’s Featured Article:
GOP senators meet with 'People's Convoy' truckers (msn.com)
“Trucker protesters against COVID vaccine mandates and restrictions met Tuesday with a pair of Republican lawmakers for two hours on Capitol Hill.”
The Latest On…
Trade & Border 🚢
The West closes in on Russia's last lifeline | CNN Business
“The United States and Europe have pummeled Russia with unprecedented sanctions over the past several weeks as Vladimir Putin's army bears down on Ukraine. But the West has largely left Russia's largest export untouched: energy. Until now.”
How the tricky politics of a Russian oil ban roiled Washington in 100 hours - POLITICO
“It was the only one of the Ukrainian president's major asks that Congress could deliver. So lawmakers kept pressing — and one chamber pushed a vote.”
The West Has Declared Financial War on Russia. Is It Prepared for the Consequences? - POLITICO
“Every morning since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, when markets open, analysts watch two things simultaneously: the advance of Russian troops on one screen and the value of the ruble on the other, two battle fronts in the same confrontation.”
Ukraine bans exports of wheat, oats and other food staples | AP News
“Ukraine’s government has banned the export of wheat, oats and other staples that are crucial for global food supplies as authorities try to ensure they can feed people during Russia’s intensifying war.”
Compliance 📋
States warned to prioritize roadway safety or risk losing infrastructure funding: report | TheHill
“The Department of Transportation has warned states that they must prioritize roadway safety or risk losing funds from the bipartisan infrastructure package signed into law last year.”
FMCSA eliminates rule requiring truck drivers to submit list of traffic violations to employers (cdllife.com)
“The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a new rule that will eliminate a traffic violation reporting requirement that many truck drivers found to be “redundant” and “time consuming.””
Fuel Tech ♻️
Canceling Keystone XL May Have Been Biden’s Biggest Blunder | OilPrice.com
“Some readers won’t get past the headline before rendering the opinion that I obviously don’t care about climate change. That is false. My views on climate change are entirely compatible with the points I am about to make.”
TruckLabs Launches the Third Generation of its Fuel-Saving Technology, TruckWings | DC Velocity
“TruckLabs today announced the launch of the third generation of its flagship product TruckWings— an active aerodynamic device that automatically closes the gap between the cab and trailer at highway speeds to reduce drag and save 4-6% on fuel.”
Electric Vehicles 🔋
Motiv EV Truck Battery Exceeds 150-Mile Range in Testing - Fuel Smarts - Trucking Info
“Motiv Power Systems has new field-test results on its next-generation technology for daily-use commercial fleet vehicles.”
Maintenance & Repair 🧰
More Miles Means More Maintenance Costs for North American Fleets - Maintenance - Trucking Info
“With new trucks hard to come by, North American fleets are running older equipment much longer. As a result, fleet maintenance costs are continuing to rise.”
Fuel ⛽️
Biden's misleading spin about oil production under him vs. Trump | Fox News
“President Biden and White House officials are engaging in a rhetorical sleight-of-hand to defend the administration's record on domestic oil production.”
Yes, the Russian oil ban means gas will get more expensive - Vox
“The backdrop of global and domestic inflation in the United States was already worrying. Now, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the global reaction to it stand to make the situation worse — including sending gas prices soaring.”
Get Ready for $5-$6 Diesel Fuel - Fuel Smarts - Trucking Info
“The U.S. Department of Energy already committed to releasing 30 million barrels of crude oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ensure an adequate supply of petroleum in response to Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine.”
Leases & Loans 💰
Rise in Small Business Loan Fraud Blamed on Pandemic - Small Business Trends (smallbiztrends.com)
“Lending fraud among small to mid-sized businesses has increased by 6.9% since 2020. More than one-third of the growth in small and mid-size business lending fraud is attributed to the pandemic.”
Regulations ⚖️
Partisan cracks emerge over how to implement $1T infrastructure law | TheHill
“Partisan fissures emerged Wednesday during a Senate hearing about how to implement the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package signed into law by President Biden last year.”
Trucker’s Lounge 🧢
Opinion: “Thank God For Truckers!” they said… — iLevel Logistics
“During a White House event in the spring of 2020, Former President Trump and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao - flanked by trucks and commercial drivers - celebrated truckers. Trump praised truckers for their tireless, essential work to deliver much needed supplies to people managing the early COVID-19 crisis.”
Trucking's newest hustle: Social media stardom | Overdrive (overdriveonline.com)
“Ask yourself quickly, driver: Who is the most famous truck driver in the world right now? Tony Justice? Long Haul Paul? Joe Biden, perhaps? (Yes, that was a joke.)”
Cab Tech 🚛
Canadian ELD mandate enforcement delayed again | Overdrive (overdriveonline.com)
“Canada has again postponed full implementation of its electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, this time to January 1, 2023.”
Michelin details their lowest rolling resistance tire ever launched | Fleet Maintenance
“The X One Line Energy D2 drive tire is available for line haul, dry van truck load, and refrigerated truck load applications and is designed for fuel savings, to lower TCO, and provide traction and driver confidence.”
Diversity 🤜🏻🤛🏿
Women in Trucking picks finalists for driver of the year award - Land Line
“Finalists will be judged by safety record, positive community contributions, and impact on the public image of the trucking industry. The winner will be announced during the Salute to Women Behind the Wheel event March 25 at the Mid-America Trucking Show.”
Where are you going? There’s more!
XPO Logistics will focus only on trucking, will spin off, sell other units (cnbc.com)
“XPO Logistics plans to become solely a trucking company, spinning off its high-tech truck brokerage business into a separate publicly traded firm.”
The million-dollar gap | Seth's Blog (seths.blog)
“To make an album of music good enough to make it to the Top 40, it used to cost a million dollars. Now you can do it in your bedroom.”
Congress passes bill to shore up Postal Service, delivery | AP News
“Congress on Tuesday passed legislation that would shore up the U.S. Postal Service and ensure six-day-a-week mail delivery, sending the bill to President Joe Biden to sign into law.”
Can Europe Weaken Putin’s Power Over Global Energy? | 2022-03-09 | SupplyChainBrain
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought a wartime energy transition to Europe.”
Global Supply Chain News: Oil Prices Driving Spike in Fuel Costs for Container Ships Too | SC Digest
“The cost of a barrel of oil continues to soar, ending the day Tuesday at about $130, up from $98 before the Russian invasion of Ukraine.”
Coca-Cola, McDonald's, Pepsi and Starbucks suspend business in Russia (cnbc.com)
“PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and Starbucks each said Tuesday they are suspending business in Russia after that country’s invasion of Ukraine.”
Ukraine War and the New Shale Revolution | City Journal (city-journal.org)
“Elon Musk is back in the news. In a tweet heard ’round the world, he stated a simple truth related to the Ukraine war: ‘Hate to say it, but we need to increase oil & gas output immediately.’”
Watch: Are Companies Ready to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions in 2022? | 2022-03-08 | SupplyChainBrain
“Alan Holland, chief executive officer of Keelvar, describes the challenge of measuring the carbon emissions of suppliers in multi-tier global supply chains.”
“United States-bound retail container imports are expected to remain at high, if not record-breaking, levels, driven by the combination of strong consumer demand and ongoing supply chain challenges causing congestion”
“With Russia intensifying its war on Ukraine, killing civilians and triggering a mass refugee crisis, President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a U.S. ban on imported Russian oil, sending the prices of diesel fuel and gasoline even higher.”
Ernest Shackleton's Ship Endurance Discovered Deep Beneath Antarctic Ice (gcaptain.com)
“The wreckage of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship “Endurance,” which was crushed by Antarctic ice and sank some 10,000 feet (3,000 m) to the ocean floor more than a century ago, has been found, a team searching for it said on Wednesday.”
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment To Russia Despite War In Ukraine | OilPrice.com
“Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reaffirmed his country's commitment to the OPEC+ agreement with Russia.”
Leonard Pitts Jr.: People's Convoy driving around in circles (msn.com)
“They drove 64 miles in a circle. That’s the length of the Capital Beltway, the ribbon of asphalt that loops around Washington, D.C. For over four hours on Sunday, the so-called “People’s Convoy,” estimated at about a thousand trucks, RVs and cars drove that circle in protest.”
XPO to spin off North American brokerage, plans to divest European business | Transport Dive
“XPO Logistics plans to spin off its brokered transportation services from its LTL business in North America, the company announced in a Tuesday afternoon news release.”
Musk Asks Judge to End SEC Oversight of His Tesla Tweets | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)
“Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk asked a judge to end the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s oversight of his Twitter posts under a 2018 agreement because he claims it is being used to “trample” his free speech rights.”
War in Ukraine Triggers Global Food Emergency | 2022-03-09 | SupplyChainBrain
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means the food inflation that’s been plaguing global consumers is now tipping into a full-blown crisis, potentially outstripping even the pandemic’s blow and pushing millions more into hunger.”
“In 2018, Amazon announced a new program targeting would-be entrepreneurs who could build a subsidized business delivering packages for Amazon in local markets.”
Russian Oligarch Fails To Pay Superyacht Crew (gcaptain.com)
“Alisher Usmanov’s superyacht will languish in a dock in Hamburg after its crew and captain walked after European Union and U.S. sanctions made it diffiuclt to pay their wages.”
MSC Event Kicks Off With Focus on Workforce | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)
“Strategies for tackling workforce challenges across the industry were outlined at the kickoff of American Trucking Associations’ Moving & Storage Conference Annual Meeting, which also celebrated the career of H. Daniel McCollister.”
Supply chain M&A activity will continue with a few twists - Truck News
“Based on sheer deal volume, last year was a record year for supply chain M&A.”
Will soaring gas prices put your job at risk? These 7 occupations may feel the heat (yahoo.com)
“From gardeners to blacksmiths, the shocking rise in gasoline prices is raising concern among workers whose livelihoods depend on fuel to serve their customers.”
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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.