The Daily: March 9, 2022
The Daily aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for March 9, 2022 from iLevel Logistics Inc.
“Remain a lifelong student. Don’t lose that curiosity.”
Indra Nooyi, former CEO of PepsiCo.
Today’s Featured Article:
ATA’s Spears calls on Biden and Congress to step up their games when it comes to energy independence - Logistics Management (logisticsmgmt.com)
“American Trucking Associations (ATA) President and CEO Chris Spear pulled no punches, regarding the current state of gasoline prices in the United States, in calling on the Biden Administration and Congress “to get real about American energy independence.””
The Latest On…
Fuel ⛽️
Gas prices are now the most expensive in US history, breaking record from 2008 (msn.com)
“After days of dramatically rising gas prices in wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the national average for a gallon of gas is now the highest in United States history, breaking the record that stood for nearly 14 years.”
Why $100 a Barrel Oil Could Be Bad for the Energy Transition | 2022-03-07 | SupplyChainBrain
“With oil costing more than $100 a barrel, and Russia’s war in Ukraine underscoring the risk of relying on fossil fuel, it would seem like a great time to speed up the transition away from the polluting fuel. The reality isn’t so simple.”
Diesel Skyrockets 74.5¢ in One Week to All-Time Record High | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)
“The national average price for a gallon of diesel soared 74.5 cents a gallon in the past week to its highest price ever, according to the Energy Information Administration, while gasoline prices are pushing even farther above $4 a gallon — the highest price that American motorists have faced since July 2008.”
Diversity 🤜🏻🤛🏿
Watch: Elevating Women to Supply Chain Leadership | 2022-03-07 | SupplyChainBrain
“Meredith Singletary, senior director of HR with DHL Supply Chain, discusses what needs to be done to increase participation of women in leadership roles in supply chain and logistics.”
Are Men and Women Different? (womenintrucking.org)
“Before you read the title and jump to a conclusion, I want to start by saying that I hope you agree that we are all different. It’s not just about gender, but it encompasses so much more, such as age, ethnicity, and both mental and physical attributes.”
Network Association 🤝
48forty Solutions continues pallet acquisition tear | DC Velocity
“Venture-backed pallet conglomerate adds Georgia firm Bo's Pallets Inc. for 9th deal since 2020.”
PG&E, GM announce electric-vehicle partnership to power homes in California (cnbc.com)
“CNBC’s Phil LeBeau sits down with PG&E CEO Patti Poppe and General Motors CEO Mary Barra join CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to break down the pair’s new electric-vehicle partnership.”
Electric Vehicles 🔋
Stellantis builds EV capacity with battery supplier partnerships | Supply Chain Dive
“Stellantis entered into a pair of joint partnerships with Korean battery suppliers, adding necessary capacity for planned North American EV production, CEO Carlos Tavares said during a Q4 earnings call on Feb. 23.”
First all-electric cargo equipment implemented at Tacoma’s South Intermodal Yard | AJOT.COM
“The six electric cargo trucks are the outcome of a key partnership between The Northwest Seaport Alliance, Tacoma Power, Rail Management Services, and grant funding from the Diesel Reduction Act (DERA).”
Trade & Border 🚢
Market Forces Are Choking Off Russian Ports (gcaptain.com)
“New information from the predictive maritime intelligence company WindWard shows that commercial operations in the Russian ports are starting to quickly decline.”
Ukraine Uncertainties Cause Divergent Views for Shipping Markets (gcaptain.com)
“With the continued fighting in the Ukraine, and the uncertainties surrounding sanctions, port closings, embargoes, and other disrupters, the shipping markets are staring into the face of….we just don’t know what.”
Cab Tech 🚛
How To Use MVRs To Get Drivers Back on Track - Drivers - Trucking Info
“A careful review of a commercial driver’s motor vehicle record (MVR) is one means of identifying and addressing risky driving behaviors.”
Compliance 📋
FMCSA shuts down Texas-based carrier for 'egregious' safety violations | Overdrive (overdriveonline.com)
“The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has effectively shut down Houston-based Koboat Trucking following an accident in February that killed a Tennessee sheriff’s sergeant. Christopher Savannah, the driver for Koboat Trucking who was involved in the crash, was also shut down recently by FMCSA.”
EPA intros new emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks, engines | Overdrive (overdriveonline.com)
“The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed on Monday new standards for heavy-duty truck and engine manufacturers to further reduce emissions starting in model year 2027.”
Know the legal implications of distracted driving - Truck News
“In honor of the fact that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it seems like a good idea to bring another update on the seemingly endless attempts to avoid convictions.”
Artificial Intelligence 🤖
Supply Chain News: An Interesting Look at How Warehouse Workers Think about Automation | SC Digest
“The interest in distribution center is extremely high, driven by a severe labor shortage in most market, making it difficult to attract and retail workers, while pushing wages up sharply.”
How Mid-Size Businesses Can Win During Supply Chain Disruption | Material Handling and Logistics (mhlnews.com)
“One solution would be for companies to invest in process automation which enables organizations to do more with less in less time.”
Regulations ⚖️
Regulation Blowback: How Governments are Pushing Back Against Carriers - More Than Shipping
“For years, various parties in the logistics industry warned that ocean carrier consolidation, combined with vessel-sharing agreements would tilt the playing field against shippers.”
Trucker’s Lounge 🧢
Driving the world's largest vehicle will test your nerves and skills | Commercial Carrier Journal (ccjdigital.com)
“NASA's massive Crawler-Transporter II relies on two 16-cylinder Alco diesel engines to run two 1000 kW DC generators that in turn power 16 motors to move four sets of tracks that weigh a total of four million pounds.”
WATCH: Driver gets heckled by media after seriously misjudging bridge height (cdllife.com)
“A truck driver seriously misjudged the height of an overpass while hauling a massive piece of equipment in this short video.”
Fuel Tech ♻️
Technology startup reimagines fuel markets for 21st century | Bulk Transporter
“Gasology’s newly patented platform connects, empowers entire energy supply chain, from oil producers and refiners, to distributors, carriers, and consumers”
Top News: HDT Talks Trucking on February 2022's Hot Stories - YouTube
The Complex Future of Brick-and-Mortar Retail | SupplyChainBrain
“It’s a given that the COVID-19 pandemic boosted e-commerce, but some of the numbers coming in now are verging on the exceptional.”
Preliminary Class 8 net orders are down in February - Logistics Management (logisticsmgmt.com)
“Preliminary February North American Class 8 net truck orders saw declines, according to recent data respectively issued by freight transportation consultancy FTR and ACT Research, a provider of data and analysis for trucks and other commercial vehicles.”
Vessel traffic near Russian ports down 54% | DC Velocity
“Ocean freight traveling near Russian ports has dropped considerably since global sanctions were imposed on the country in late February, and more disruptions to sailing schedules are expected to slow global supply lines in the months ahead, according to a report from logistics software vendor project44, released today.”
“A.P. Møller Maersk, CMA CGM Group, and Hapag-Lloyd have been asked to provide documents and information to explain the reasoning behind increased shipping rates over the past two years, according to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Friday.”
Why Biden is Not Being Honest About Supply Chain Issues (morethanshipping.com)
“As many noticed, the supply chain came into the prime spotlight when it was prominently mentioned in U.S. President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address last week.”
“Trucking used to be all about shifting. Manual transmissions were king. Now automated manual transmissions rule.”
Are cybercriminals waiting for an opportune time to attack U.S. trucks? | FleetOwner
“After the pandemic and other problems showed vulnerabilities, hackers sponsored by nefarious states could attempt to cause more supply chain problems, cybersecurity expert warns fleets.”
Buttigieg Defends IIJA Implementation Amid GOP Concerns | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)
“America is entering an “infrastructure decade,” so said President Joe Biden at the State of the Union. Meaning, the era of “infrastructure week” misfires of prior years should not repeat itself, at least not in the near future.”
Landstar estimates Ukraine war could cost it $100M in Q1 revenue | Transport Dive
“Landstar could lose up to $100 million in revenue in Q1 because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to an 8-K filing made with the SEC by the Florida-based carrier on Feb. 28.”
AMPLY Power Releases New Maintenance Charging Program for EV Fleets - NGT News
“AMPLY Power has launched ELEVATE, a service offering that goes beyond standard warranties and maintenance programs offered by EVSE providers by including a 99.9% uptime guarantee service-level agreement for charging infrastructure.”
“The average cost of gasoline hit a new record high on Monday amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, even as American families still face inflation.”
Not All Oil Is Equal: Why Banning Russia’s Crude Is Risky | OilPrice.com
“Oil prices soared to over $130 on Sunday on rumors that the U.S. and its European allies would ban Russian crude.”
The moral mess of banning Russian oil (theweek.com)
“For Americans, the idealistic part of the Russo-Ukraine war is about to end.”
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