March 31, 2021

“Minds are like parachutes; they work best when open.”

– Thomas Dewar

Ever Given refloated and freed! How did they get the ship out of the Suez Canal? (usatoday.com)

Level 4 autonomous trucks: Closer than you think | FleetOwner

Biden’s infrastructure push: What a climate and transit bill could look like - Vox

There's more to the trucking business than having authority | Overdrive (overdriveonline.com)

Independent contractor definition battles may further complicate lawsuits over lease purchases - FreightWaves

February Used Class 8 Market Hot, Demand Outpaces Supply | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)

Leave the paint in the garage | FleetOwner

Driver turnover rate holding steady | Commercial Carrier Journal (ccjdigital.com)

ATA lauds Congressional effort to improve availability of truck parking | AJOT.COM

White House Says Private Sector Should Lead on Vaccine Passports - Bloomberg

Pull back or go deeper—how the pandemic influenced shipper-3PL engagement | DC Velocity

Eight qualities that make a good leader | FleetOwner

Do You Have an Entrepreneurial Spirit? Find Out Here (With Quotes) (oberlo.com)

Ships Carrying 50,000 Containers Are on Horizon, Report Says | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)

‘Even stronger summer than last year’ sends driver pay higher - FreightWaves

Amazon’s union vote is ending, but it’s just the start of the company’s labor reckoning - The Verge

Here's what post-pandemic travel might look like (cnbc.com)

The science of sales — Put That Coffee Down - FreightWaves

U.S. Department of Transportation announces funding availability for port infrastructure development program | AJOT.COM

A look into the future of robotics | DC Velocity

MirrorEye proving to be 'phenomenal' driver tool | Commercial Carrier Journal (ccjdigital.com)

Biden, CDC director warn of virus rebound if nation lets up (apnews.com)

Chipotle invests in self-driving startup Nuro as it prepares for delivery’s future - FreightWaves

48% of Organizations Won’t Track Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Status | Material Handling and Logistics (mhlnews.com)

Diesel Drops 3.3¢ for First Decline in 21 Weeks | Transport Topics (ttnews.com)

Massive opium bust at Port of Vancouver leads to warehouse sting - FreightWaves

Mutations could make current Covid vaccines ineffective soon: survey (cnbc.com)

Independent driver shortage: Can markets expand the small pool? | Transport Dive

Analysis: Corporations, wealthy pay in Biden infrastructure plan, not drivers and riders | Reuters