The Daily: May 6, 2022
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Zero-emissions goals are at the forefront of most fleet’s minds. But the question must be asked… are zero-emissions trucks really causing zero emissions? Well, the answer is simple: no, they are not.
Check out today’s featured article from Trucking Info for the details on why zero-emissions trucks will still cause problems due to vehicle disposal and lithium-ion batteries. ☕️
“Always deliver more than expected.”
— Larry Page, co-founder of Google
Today’s Featured Article:
ATRI: Zero-Emissions Trucks Still Generate Significant Emissions - Fuel Smarts - Trucking Info
“While zero-emission trucks release no direct tailpipe emissions during operation, they are still responsible for generating greenhouse gases during the production of fuels like electricity and hydrogen, and throug”
The Latest On…
Inflation 💸
Fed Raises Interest Rate by Half- Point, Ratcheting Up Its Inflation Fight (msn.com)
“The Federal Reserve approved a rare half-percentage-point interest rate increase—the largest since 2000—and a plan to shrink its $9 trillion asset portfolio as officials kicked into higher gear a campaign to slow inflation, which is running at a 40-year high.”
Biden is close to the point of no return with Americans on the economy | CNN Politics
“President Joe Biden and his administration appear perilously close to an irreversible severing of public confidence in his capacity to deliver prosperity and financial security as stiff economic challenges balloon into huge political liabilities.”
Trade & Border Issues 🗺
RBC Capital Markets discusses supply chain crisis and China (cnbc.com)
“Michael Tran of RBC Capital Markets says that increase was seen in the past month.”
Biden’s China policy is poised for re-airing, not a refresh | AJOT.COM
“The unveiling of President Joe Biden’s detailed strategy toward China—delayed by internal deliberations, Covid-19 and the Ukraine conflict—will have to wait even longer.”
Logistics plays an important role in Ukraine getting weapons from the U.S. : NPR
“The United States continues to send weapons and machinery to Ukraine to help in its war against Russia.”
Regulations ⚖️
California readies regulations for zero-emission truck fleets | Transport Dive
“The California Air Resources Board released new draft language on Monday for the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation, requiring medium and heavy-duty truck manufacturers to sell only zero-emission vehicles beginning in 2040.”
Top Sea Polluters Beg for Climate Rules That No Rival Can Avoid | 2022-05-05 | SupplyChainBrain
“The ocean shipping industry, among the world’s biggest polluters, is asking a key regulator to overhaul its emissions directives so that all carriers are working off the same rulebook as they make the expensive changes needed to cut output of harmful carbons.”
Artificial Intelligence 🤖
Watch: Robotics Are the Key to Boosting Warehouse Productivity | SupplyChainBrain
“Robotics make it easier for operators to manage productivity in a time of severe labor shortages, says Karen Leavitt, chief marketing officer at Locus Robotics.”
Lift Truck Series: Lift trucks take the path to autonomy - Logistics Management (logisticsmgmt.com)
“Once considered the purvey of the far-off future, autonomous lift trucks have arrived. Here’s what they can offer.”
Trucker’s Lounge 🧢
Own the Transportation Conversation: Debunking Common Truckload Myths - Inbound Logistics
“Transportation leaders should debunk these six common myths to help their C-level executives understand truckload freight and get executive buy-in.”
Towns should think about how much they depend on trucks - Truck News
“Lots of folks have been asking what sort of reaction I got to my recent column in which I ranted about the misguided siege of Ottawa by disgruntled protesters, some of them truckers, demanding what they called ‘freedom’.”
Tank Truck Maverick: Usher soars as company president, Air Force pilot | Bulk Transporter
“With support of family and friends, Ryan Usher follows grandfather’s path to military aviation, tank truck transportation.”
Customer Relations 🤝
Report: Delivery expectations intensify | DC Velocity
“Consumer survey shows sustained shift toward online shopping and at-home delivery in a post-pandemic world.”
Compliance 📋
The Growing Demand for Supply Chain Compliance & Transparency (talkinglogistics.com)
“There are many unique disciplines within supply chain management, each having their own challenges and requirements.”
Fuel Tech ♻️
5 Steps To Carbon-Neutral Shipping - What You Need to Know (flexport.com)
“Once you conduct your Scope 3 assessment, you're ready to baseline your emissions and Flexport's free, accredited emissions calculator makes it easy to get started with your logistics calculations.”
The dawn of hydrogen trucks | Fleet Maintenance
“Commercial fuel cell electric vehicle deployments are picking up steam in the U.S. Here are the manufacturers at the head of the pack.”
Cab Tech 🚚
How to unlock fleet uptime with data-powered tools | FleetOwner
“From electronic DVIRs to maintenance management platforms, fleets have plenty of digital tools to create strategies to remedy downtime and driver dissatisfaction.”
Maintenance & Repair 🧰
Send Out Your Maintenance Labor, or Keep It in the Fleet Shop? | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)
“With inflation pushing the cost of doing business higher and no end in sight, many fleet managers are taking pause when it comes to expenses — especially knowing where to allocate labor costs.”
Industry Forecast 📊
Editor’s Choice: Labor Shortage and the Rise of Real-Time Visibility - Logistics Viewpoints
“Over the past 20-22 months, we have experienced worldwide disruptions that have altered and influenced lifestyle changes.”
Class 8 Orders Subdued Due to Backlog, Component Shortages - Equipment - Trucking Info
“North American Class 8 orders in April fell about 28% month-over-month to between 15,400 and 15,800 units, FTR and ACT Research reported.”
Health & Safety 🦺
Werner Enterprises to Provide Roadside Assistance on TuSimple’s Autonomous Network - Maintenance - Trucking Info
“Werner Enterprises' network of 24/7 support will play a "fundamental role" in providing support to all TuSimple vehicles in operation, TuSimple officials said.”
Industry Reacts to FMCSA's Plans on Heavy-Truck Speed Limiters | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)
“A federal proposal to consider requiring speed limiters on new commercial trucks has drawn mixed reactions from trucking and safety groups.”
Electric Vehicles 🔋
EV auto earnings: Lucid, Nikola, Fisker are eyed by Wall Street (cnbc.com)
“Investors holding beaten-up electric vehicle stocks are bracing for a slate of first-quarter earnings reports, which roll out over the next few days.”
Penske Truck Leasing adds electric yard trucks for U.S. market | DC Velocity
“Vehicles from Orange EV are intended for short-distance moves such as trailer-handling operations in truck yards.”
Volvo Trucks and Bucher collaborate to electrify sewer cleaner trucks - Green Car Congress
“Volvo Trucks and Bucher Municipal have now entered into a collaboration to electrify sewer cleaner trucks.”
Business Strategy 💡
Leveraging the Power of Pricing | SupplyChainBrain
“The last two years have proved a challenging time for businesses. While it is still too early to entertain the notion of a post-pandemic world, companies across various sectors are starting to see the shoots of recovery from the worst of the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Diversity 🤜🏻🤛🏿
Female Workers are Stressed and Considering Job Changes | Material Handling and Logistics (mhlnews.com)
“In a Deloitte survey, almost half of women rated their mental health as poor or very poor.”
Driver Issues 🚛
Attract truck drivers with safe jobs and fair wages - Logistics Management (logisticsmgmt.com)
“If you offer a safe, meaningful job with fair wages they will come.”
Technology has made the job of truck driver better | Commercial Carrier Journal (ccjdigital.com)
“Ask veteran drivers about the good ol’ days in trucking and they’ll tell you stories about friends they worked with, loads they hauled, trucks they drove and coming home for a holiday or a kid’s game on the weekend.”
Insurance 👨💼
Marine Insurance Industry Braces for More Risk (gcaptain.com)
“The marine insurance industry is bracing to meet an expected upswing in multidimensional risk across product lines.”
Network Association 🧬
Shopify to buy logistics firm Deliverr in $2.1 billion deal | WTVB | 1590 AM · 95.5 FM | The Voice of Branch County (wtvbam.com)
“Canada’s Shopify said on Thursday it would buy U.S.-based logistics firm Deliverr in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $2.1 billion, in a move to help mitigate supply chain snarls that have plagued the e-commerce sector.”
Sales 🧾
Spec’ing commercial trucks with a purpose | Commercial Carrier Journal (ccjdigital.com)
“The days of using a generic spec for all fleet applications are over.”
Human Resources 📝
No more onboarding - SmartBrief
“Onboarding used to be so cool. Merriam-Webster dates the term to the early 1990s but didn’t formally add it to the dictionary until 2017.”
Where Are the Workers? | RealClearPolicy
“These days, storefronts are adorned with ‘Now Hiring’ and ‘Help Wanted’ signs.”
Marketing Approach 🤳
Lessons from Samsung's ad controversy - SmartBrief
“Samsung's ad showing a woman running at night prompted a social media controversy. The brand has apologized. What can others learn?”
American Politics 🇺🇸
W.Va. House race pits Trump loyalty against infrastructure | AP News
“One contender thinks West Virginia voters will see the value of federal spending on badly needed infrastructure in one of the nation’s poorest regions.”
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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.