Volumes rebounding as South recuperates from winter storms

Tractor=trailer on snowy road in Texas, Feb. 15, 2021.

Storm recovery in the South is progressing after two winter storms produced icy conditions, record snowfall and record cold for several days from Texas to Tennessee.

Since the weekend, roads have been back open and power has been restored to almost everyone in the storms’ paths.

Freight volumes have been rebounding in some areas hit by the storms. While improving volumes don’t tell the whole story, they’re a sign that markets are moving in the right direction.

SONAR ticker: OTVI.USA, OTVI.DAL,...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/volumes-rebounding-as-south-recuperates-from-winter-storms

Early Pneumonia Onset in COVID Infection of the New Variants

  • Doctors say that the new variants of the covid virus are causing pneumonia at an early stage
  • Doctors treating the disease have been asked to be cautious by the Corona taskforce.
  • 2 new mutations have been detected which aren’t similar to UK, South Africa, or Brazil variants.
  • The rise in covid cases might be due to the greater spread of the new variants
  • Special Screening for People Returning from UK, Brazil, and South Africa.

The new variants of covid19 are a serious matter of concern as doctors...

https://mfame.guru/early-pneumonia-onset-in-covid-infection-of-the-new-variants/

The Daily Dash: Power index; Goodyear buys Cooper

Pete Buttigieg

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we highlight the top 10 Biden appointees in the freight industry; a recall at Daimler; growth plans at Yellow Corp.; and big news in the tire industry.

Biden appointees with most freight power?

Sure, a list of the top politicos and government types in the industry will include the secretary of transportation. So step right up, Pete Buttigieg. But how about the other appointees by President Biden?...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/the-daily-dash:-power-index;-goodyear-buys-cooper

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