The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we highlight the growing impact of the semiconductor shortage, public sentiment on automated driving systems in trucking and more.
The High Five
1.Sweden’s Volvo AB expects to take up to four weeks of manufacturing downtime this quarter as a shortage of microchips worsens. Alan Adler with more
2.Federal regulators have crafted plans for a survey to assess the public’s appetite for automated driving systems in the trucking sector. John Gallagher’s report
3.Less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion Freight Line reported first-quarter earnings per share of $1.70, 12 cents better than the consensus estimate and significantly ahead of the year-ago result of $1.11. Todd Maiden’s article
4.Intermodal services need to be the top priority if the transportation industry is to reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining efficient, productive operations, the chief sustainability officer at J.B. Hunt Transportation Services Inc. said Thursday at FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit. Mark Solomon’s story
5.FreightWaves has unveiled a new platform called FreightWaves Carbon Intelligence that gives supply chain and logistics participants tools to benchmark, monitor, analyze and forecast their carbon footprint. More details
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The day before F3. Every compliance issue you face - fraud exposure, carrier liability, FMCSA rules, cargo theft, insurance gaps - navigated by attorneys and operators defining best practices in a changing industry.
The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN Register NowThe night before F3. FreightTech100 companies honored. FreightTech 25 and Shipper of Choice winners revealed live. Cocktail reception into dinner and live music - 300 industry leaders in one purpose-built room.
The Signal at Chattanooga Choo Choo • Chattanooga, TN Register NowIndustry-defining keynotes, rapid-fire technology demos, and industry leaders networking in experiences across Chattanooga - plus the inaugural F3 Awards Dinner featuring the FreightTech and Shipper of Choice reveals.
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