The Daily: November 30, 2021
The Daily aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for November 30, 2021 from iLevel Logistics Inc.
“When I hear somebody sigh, ‘Life is hard’, I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’”
– Sydney Harris, American journalist
Today’s Featured Article:
The simple explanation for rising US gas prices — Quartz (qz.com)
“Gas prices across the US are rising. After the national average price for regular gas bottomed out beneath $2 per gallon in April 2020, it has shot back up to $3.32—the highest it’s been since 2014, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). In response, US president Joe Biden directed federal regulators on Nov. 17 to investigate “mounting evidence of anti-consumer behavior by oil and gas companies.””
‘Snowball effect’: The global reasons why you can’t buy what you want right now (nbcnews.com)
Majorities in new poll blame Biden, Congress for supply chain problem | TheHill
Using Social Media to Connect With Drivers, Customers | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)
Inflation isn’t just happening in the US. Covid-19 made it a global issue. - Vox
Building the future of freight forwarding | AJOT.COM
Q&A: Torc CEO Talks Autonomous-Truck Development - Equipment - Trucking Info
A Scrabble hack | Seth's Blog (seths.blog)
Saudi Prince Announces Oxagon, The World's Largest Floating Industrial Complex (gcaptain.com)
Shippers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts | AP News
Facing shortages, Canada taps its strategic reserves of maple syrup (msn.com)
“Diversity” Featured Article:
4 Ways Corporate Culture Can Help Retain Women at Your Fleet - Fleet Management - Trucking Info
“During a panel discussion at Women In Trucking’s Accelerate Conference & Expo in Dallas, executives from four of WIT’s 2021 Top Companies for Women to Work for in Transportation shared four things fleets can do to create a corporate culture that retains women drivers and leaders.”
Advocates see pilot program to address inequalities from highways as crucial first step | TheHill
Amazon’s $4 billion holiday fix: Half-empty trucks, $3,000 bonuses | AJOT.COM
EXPLAINER: What we know and don't know on new COVID variant | AP News
Great Resignation: How these entrepreneurs reinvented themselves (cnbc.com)
Amazon's consumer chief says hiring remains a "challenge" (msn.com)
It’s time to treat the root cause of driver retention problem - Land Line
The Value of Choice | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)
Diagnosing truck vibrations isn’t always fun and games (fleetequipmentmag.com)
Harnessing Unsung Employee Know-how | Material Handling and Logistics (mhlnews.com)
“Insurance” Featured Article:
Trucking insurance: Don't fall into dishonesty trap to save cash | Overdrive (overdriveonline.com)
“The consequences of dishonesty when it comes to the information provided for an insurance policy can be devastating.”
Mexican regulators approve $31 billion railroad merger deal (msn.com)
Truckload Service Prices Hit Highest October Level - Fleet Management - Trucking Info
Truckers ensure U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree's delivery to D.C. | Overdrive (overdriveonline.com)
Global Trade Compliance is a Massive Undertaking for Big Shippers - Logistics Viewpoints
Small businesses face 'very difficult' process for COVID aid as Omicron looms (yahoo.com)
India’s future on the global stage | Reuters Events | Supply Chain & Logistics Business Intelligence
'Make or Break' Year for Supply Chains | Material Handling and Logistics (mhlnews.com)
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