The Daily: March 26, 2022
Good morning, all. It’s Saturday, of course. Let’s boogie down. 🕺
But first… carbon emissions. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency said three years ago that 2020 through 2040 would be the “messy middle” A.K.A. the difficult time of transitioning to a fully “green energy” dependent society.
Well, their predictions certainly seem accurate.
Today’s featured article from Trucking Info will spell out just how right they were. ☕️
“Almost everything worthwhile carries with it some sort of risk, whether it’s starting a new business, whether it’s leaving home, whether it’s getting married, or whether it’s flying into space.”
– Chris Hadfield
Today’s Featured Article:
The ‘Messy Middle’ On The Road To Decarbonized Trucking - Fuel Smarts - Trucking Info
“In late 2019, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency used the term “messy middle” to describe the 20 years between 2020 and 2040 as the trucking industry works out the best ways for fleets to cut carbon emissions. And boy, we certainly are starting to see just that.”
The Latest On…
Brokerage 📞
On-highway experience yields insights for Convoy co-founder | Overdrive (overdriveonline.com)
“The Convoy digital brokerage has been attractive to many an owner-operator since its founding several years ago for a variety of reasons.”
Trade & Border Issues 🗺
War Dims Global Business Outlook as Inflation Plight Worsens | 2022-03-25 | SupplyChainBrain
“Factories from Australia to Europe are seeing already surging costs jump further as Russia’s war in Ukraine and the barrage of sanctions rolled out in response roil commodity markets and trade.”
Owner Operators 🚚
Ever wanted to be able to post your truck with a rate attached? Now you can | Overdrive (overdriveonline.com)
“Owners can now post their truck with a rate, details on DAT's boards, and the company integrates FourKites for load tracking".”
Fuel ⛽️
Diesel-Tax Holidays Are Meant to Help Truckers — But They're Not Celebrating | 2022-03-24 | SupplyChainBrain
“The move by some states to soothe the sting of soaring fuel prices by temporarily suspending diesel fuel taxes has some unlikely opponents: truckers, the very people it’s supposed to help.”
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