Electric Vehicles

“GFL puts first all-electric truck into service The company plans to test the Mack Trucks model in the varied climate around Squamish, British Columbia.”
Read more: https://www.wastetodaymagazine.com/article/gfl-deploys-first-mack-electric-truck-in-squamish-canada/

“Tesla Semi completes test run: What will electric trucks mean for insurance?”
Read more: https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/columns/tesla-semi-completes-test-run-what-will-electric-trucks-mean-for-insurance-428962.aspx

“Penske Truck Leasing and Daimler Truck Commemorate Delivery of Freightliner eCascadias”
Read more: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/penske-truck-leasing-and-daimler-truck-commemorate-delivery-of-freightliner-ecascadias-301685901.html

“Tesla begins delivering Semi trucks”
Read more: https://www.teletrader.com/tesla-begins-delivering-semi-trucks/news/details/59064276?internal=1

“Tesla Semi electric truck claims to be capable of running 805 kilometers [500 miles] on single charge”
Read more: https://auto.hindustantimes.com/web-stories/first-tesla-semi-electric-truck-to-hit-road-after-5-years-41669957671792

“Last-mile operations slow to adopt EVs, lack sustainability measurement tools” Read more: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/last-mile-operations-slow-to-adopt-evs-lack-sustainability-measurement-tools

Health and Wellbeing

“Truckers’ Health Adaptative Technology (T.H.A.T.) Study Evaluates the Impact of Digital Virtual Models of Care on the Health and Wellbeing of Professional Truck Drivers”
Read more: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221130005742/en/Truckers’-Health-Adaptative-Technology-T.H.A.T.-Study-Evaluates-the-Impact-of-Digital-Virtual-Models-of-Care-on-the-Health-and-Wellbeing-of-Professional-Truck-Drivers

Rail Strike

“Trucking associations appeal to Congress to act on rail contract talks”
Read more: https://www.truckersnews.com/home/article/15303664/trucking-associations-appeal-to-congress-to-act-on-rail-contract-talks

“The trucking industry has neither the equipment nor the manpower to replace a single day of lost freight rail service,” ATA officials said in a press release.  https://www.truckinginfo.com/10187856/trucking-braces-for-rail-strike-possibility?

“Trucking Braces for Looming Rail Strike” Read more: https://www.truckinginfo.com/10187856/trucking-braces-for-rail-strike-possibility

“US House approves bill to block rail strike and mandate paid sick leave Lawmakers vote to impose tentative contract deal on a dozen unions as Bernie Sanders calls for sick-day amendment”
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/nov/30/us-rail-strike-congress-house-senate-union-sick-leave

Strategy

“This year, retailers have taken that approach to a new level. Amazon, for example, introduced what was essentially a second Prime Day sale a few months after its initial event as a way to capture some shoppers early and take them out of the mix down the line.”
Read more: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/peak-season-is-upon-us-whats-different-this-year?

“The Uber-ization of US Trucking Is Only Speeding Up” / “[…] will likely reshape the $875 billion industry.”
Read more: https://lnkd.in/dBV2hgbi

“UPS offers holiday shipping tips”
Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/video/ups-offers-holiday-shipping-tips-151633150.html

“Senate proposes $755 million for truck parking”
Read more: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/senate-proposes-755-million-for-truck-parking

“Watch: Solving the Problem of Counterfeit Goods”
Read more: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/articles/36178-watch-solving-the-problem-of-counterfeit-goods

Technology

“Technology tools can streamline and automate mundane, repetitive tasks, freeing up time for other responsibilities. Reducing paper usage also has an environmental impact, delivering a one-two punch for operations. Workers feel the company is making a difference while it’s simultaneously meeting their demands.”
Read more: https://www.supplychainbrain.com/blogs/1-think-tank/post/35969-three-strategies-for-re-engaging-your-frontline-workforce?oly_enc_id=6800I4451178G2A

“EDI still proves to be powerful solution for carrier-shipper connections”
Read more: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/edi-still-proves-to-be-powerful-solution-for-carrier-shipper-connections

“These trucks are making driverless deliveries in Toronto”
Read more: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/these-trucks-are-making-driverless-deliveries-in-toronto-1.1852542

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