Selected Weekly Transportation and Supply Chain News – GHubee Newsletter Jan 7-Jan 13

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Autonomous Trucks

“Automated Trucks at Forefront of New Tech Affecting U.S. Toll Roads”
Read more: https://www.fitchratings.com/research/infrastructure-project-finance/automated-trucks-at-forefront-of-new-tech-affecting-us-toll-roads-full-automation-sea-change-unlikely-for-decade-with-varied-effects-by-toll-road-type-11-01-2023

Business

“Mexico, Canada win auto trade dispute against U.S.”
Read more: https://financialpost.com/news/economy/mexico-canada-win-trade-ruling-duty-free-cars

“Fur flies as Teamsters begin hashing out UPS negotiating strategy”
Read more: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/fur-flies-as-teamsters-begin-hashing-out-ups-negotiating-strategy

“Estes enters 4th generation of family leadership with new president, COO”
Read more: https://www.transportdive.com/news/estes-express-lines-president-coo-webb-estes-fourth-generation/640166/

“Wabash cuts multiyear trailer supply deal with J.B. Hunt”
Read more: https://www.freightwaves.com/news/wabash-cuts-multiyear-trailer-supply-deal-with-jb-hunt

“Estes Express shifts gears on customer experience by streamlining data operations”
Read more: https://www.cio.com/article/418860/estes-express-shift-gears-on-customer-experience-by-streamlining-data-operations.html

“Apprenticeships open opportunities to trucking industry careers”
Read more: https://www.transportdive.com/news/apprenticeships-open-opportunities-trucking-industry-careers/639050/

Electric Vehicles

“PGT Trucking buys Nikola battery-electric truck, plans to lease 100 more”
Read more: https://www.transportdive.com/news/pgt-trucking-buys-nikola-tre-bev/639907/

Government Policy

“New legislative proposal requires truck drivers to be educated on human trafficking”
Read more: https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/new-legislative-proposal-requires-truck-drivers-to-be-educated-on-human-trafficking/

“EPA pushes toward finalization of heavy-duty truck standards”
Read more: https://landline.media/epa-pushes-toward-finalization-of-heavy-duty-truck-standards/

“Biden climate plan shifts away from trucks”
Read more: https://www.porttechnology.org/news/biden/

“New bill aims to allow under-21 truck drivers to pick up loads from ports”
Read more: https://cdllife.com/2023/new-bill-aims-to-allow-under-21-truck-drivers-to-pick-up-loads-from-ports/

“New, pending, and possible rules and regulations facing fleets in 2023”
Read more: https://www.fleetowner.com/news/article/21257813/new-pending-and-possible-rules-and-regulations-facing-fleets-in-2023

Logistics

“Fedex Freight Improves Returns Experience for Customers”
Read more: https://postandparcel.info/151459/news/freight/fedex-freight-improves-returns-experience-for-customers/

“UPS leads peak season on-time rate again in 2022: ShipMatrix”
Read more: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ups-leads-peak-season-on-time-delivery-rate-fedex-shipmatrix/639852/

“UPS projects handling up to 70M in returns from peak holiday season”
Read more: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ups-projects-70-million-returns-during-peak-holiday-shopping/639789/

“Truck Parking Is Top Issue for Drivers”
Read more: https://www.ttnews.com/articles/truck-parking-top-issue-drivers

“FedEx preps to further reduce Sunday delivery services”
Read more:https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/article/fedex_preps_to_further_reduce_sunday_delivery_services

Technology

“Estimate: 400,000 hydrogen internal combustion engines in use by 2040”
Read more: https://www.fleetowner.com/emissions-efficiency/article/21257569/400000-hydrogen-internal-combustion-engines-in-use-by-2040

“Tesla driver tests a trucker’s patience with brake check after brake check”
Read more: https://cdllife.com/2023/video-tesla-driver-tests-a-truckers-patience-with-brake-check-after-brake-check/

Miscellaneous

“Roehl Transport Paid Drivers $4 Million in Safety Incentives in 2022”
Read more: https://www.newswire.com/news/roehl-transport-paid-drivers-4-million-in-safety-incentives-in-2022-21891256

“How to Start Hot Shot Trucking: A Comprehensive Guide”
Read more: https://www.lihpao.com/how-to-start-hot-shot-trucking/

“Iowa DOT reports catching hit and run truck driver who blew nearly 6 times the legal limit”
Read more: https://cdllife.com/2023/iowa-cops-report-catching-hit-and-run-truck-driver-who-blew-nearly-6-times-over-the-legal-limit/

“XPO Renews Partnership with Truckers Against Trafficking for 2023”
Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/xpo-renews-partnership-truckers-against-120000050.html

“American Trucking Associations Supports Formation of New Congressional Family Business Caucus”
Read more: https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/611048520/american-trucking-associations-supports-formation-of-new-congressional-family-business-caucus

“Starting a Trucking Business in Georgia: Licenses, Permits, Financing & More”
Read more: https://www.lihpao.com/how-to-start-a-trucking-business-in-georgia/

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