The Daily: May 2, 2022
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Good morning, Monday morning readers. ☀️
The foot is still on the gas. The inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.6% in March compared to 2021. This is the highest 12-month jump in forty years.
Check out today’s featured article from AP News for details on how the inflation records are cramping everyone’s style and crushing pocketbooks. ☕️
"I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite."
- G.K. Chesterton
Today’s Featured Article:
A key inflation gauge jumped 6.6% in March, most since 1982 | AP News
“An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve surged 6.6% in March compared with a year ago, the highest 12-month jump in four decades and further evidence that spiking prices are pressuring household budgets and the health of the economy.”
The Latest On…
Trade & Border Issues 🗺
Russia-Ukraine Supply Chain Strain - Inbound Logistics
“The commodities markets are the industry category that is experiencing the greatest strain as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a Dun & Bradstreet briefing report released in March 2022.”
Mexico Emerges as a Potential Supply Chain Replacement for Exports (morethanshipping.com)
“New data shows growing signs that Mexico is emerging as a hub for suppliers to export goods amid global geopolitical instability.”
Leadership 🏆
UT study reveals top supply chain leadership practices | DC Velocity
“Research highlights the capabilities leaders need to keep their organizations on the right track in the 2020s and beyond.”
Service Transport, Lacy’s Express collect 2021 North American safety championships | Bulk Transporter
“Two for-hire tank truck carriers secure first Heil Trophies in Harvison, Sutherland divisions during NTTC’s 2022 Annual Conference & Exhibits".”
News Bag 🗞
Supply Chain Weekly Wrap-Up 04/22/2022-04/28/2022 (allthingssupplychain.com)
“The world’s top palm oil producer, Indonesia, has revealed plans to ban exports of the most commonly used vegetable oil in a shock move which could further damage global food inflation and supply chains.”
The need to know | Reuters Events | Supply Chain & Logistics Business Intelligence
“Craig Fuller monitors millions of transactions between U.S. truckers and their customers as chief executive of transportation data company FreightWaves - and he does not like what he is seeing.”
Industry Forecasting 📊
Disaster Relief Logistics Market Size to grow by USD 5.22 billion from 2021 to 2026 | Relief and Aid Transportation Segment to be Significant for Revenue Generation | Technavio (yahoo.com)
“The disaster relief logistics market size is set to grow by USD 5.22 billion from 2021 to 2026, progressing at a CAGR of 4.07% according to the latest market report by Technavio.”
Florida Chamber study examines future needs in transportation, manufacturing, logistics (floridapolitics.com)
“As global supply chains change, Florida can be the big winner, according to a new report from the Florida Chamber Foundation.”
Driver Issues 🚚
Crowdsourcing offers a solution to truck driver shortage | Commercial Carrier Journal (ccjdigital.com)
“The rise of ecommerce has led to an astronomical increase in demand for last mile deliveries but companies are struggling to hire employees to match demand.”
Idaho Truckers Share Vaccine Mandate Concerns | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)
“Shortages in potatoes and foodstuff for cattle are likely next year due to the ongoing U.S.-Canadian vaccine mandate disrupting border freight, Idaho truckers recently told their congressman.”
Regulations ⚖️
FMCSA draws ire, support with proposal to limit CMV speed limits - TheTrucker.com
“The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) wants to install speed limiters on commercial vehicles (CMVs) operating across the country, according to a recent notice of intent filing.”
House Transportation Democrats Prioritize Inclusive Workforce Programs | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)
“House Democrats proposed expanding diversity recruitment efforts across the transportation workforce as the Biden administration continues to pursue outreach programs.”
Republicans unveil small business administration reform legislation to combat 'fraud, mismanagement' of agency | Fox Business
“The Small Business Administration (SBA) needs to root out fraud, boost private-sector lending and help rural entrepreneurs, according to Republicans on the House Committee on Small Business.”
Business Strategy 💡
Uh-Oh! Insights On How P&G Failed And What This Means For You – Supply Chain Shaman
“Supply chain excellence is easier to say than to explain.”
Radiant Continues Momentum with Recent Accolades in the Logistics Space | | goskagit.com
“Radiant Logistics, Inc. (NYSE American: RLGT), a third-party logistics and multimodal transportation services company, is pleased to announce it has been recognized by Transport Topics in both the Logistics Top 100 as well as the Freight Brokerage Top 100 for 2022.”
The Answer to Every Logistics Question Is ... (govtech.com)
“I've stressed that logistics is what wins the disaster response. It is also key to winning on the battlefield.”
“The market has spoken” | Seth's Blog (seths.blog)
“Why would someone buy a share of stock for $945?”
Ports 🚢
Empty shipping containers stack up at U.S. port depots | DC Velocity
“Capacity imbalance could be compounded by west court port contract fight, Container xChange says.”
rt of Antwerp-Bruges: merger of the ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge creates Europe’s largest export port | AJOT.COM
“The ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge will from now on continue their growth trajectory under one name: Port of Antwerp-Bruges. At the extraordinary general meeting of 22 April 2022, the two cities signed the shareholders’ agreement of the unified port company.”
Warehousing 📦
Looking at a new day for warehouse & distribution - Logistics Management (logisticsmgmt.com)
“Customer requirements are evolving. So are distribution centers and the technologies that support them.”
Walmart opens up its new SC-based Import Distribution Center - Logistics Management (logisticsmgmt.com)
“Global retail giant Walmart recently heralded its most recent initiative focused on e-commerce growth and supporting its supply chain network, with the opening of its new $220 million Ridgeville, South Carolina-based Import Distribution Center (IDC), which is located 35 miles northwest of Charleston.”
Maintenance & Repair 🧰
The ins, outs and woes of diesel engine after treatment | Commercial Carrier Journal (ccjdigital.com)
“The aftertreatment system is a network of components designed to work in concert to reduce greenhouse gases, but if even one of those pieces is out of tune the efficiency of the entire system is dragged down.”
Trucker’s Lounge 🧢
Watch as this man in a grocery cart hitches a ride on a tanker truck (cdllife.com)
“A man used a grocery cart to hitch a ride on the back of a moving tanker truck in this video.”
Fuel Tech ♻️
Nikola Sees Energy Transition in Arizona Desert | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)
“Several customers’ recently completed Nikola Tre Class 8 battery-electric trucks sat ready for delivery inside Nikola Corp.’s new assembly plant, a scene described by company executives as a watershed moment since the white cabover BEVs will generate 7-year-old Nikola’s first-ever quarterly revenue.”
Compliance 📋
Roadcheck's wheel focus is as timely as ever - Truck News
“Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) referred to it as a disaster waiting to happen.”
Inflation 💸
Small Business Owners Say Inflation Keeps Getting Worse - Energy Prices Up, Too - Small Business Trends (smallbiztrends.com)
“Inflation is hurting small businesses’ ability to hire and retain workers. As such, businesses are forced to raise prices on consumers. Overall, inflationary pressures on businesses have worsened since January.”
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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.