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Representatives from Tank Transport Trader will be calling and verifying your subscription to our publication during the next several months. Please look for our call and answer our questions so that we can fully update our mailing list. We want to give you articles on subjects you are interested in and we want you to have access to products and services that your company needs to operate an efficient and profitable business. THANK YOU! Drivers at ports could earn $250,000 Truck drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 could be given the keys to a lucrative blue-collar career hauling ocean containers to and from terminals operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) if regulators lift commercial driver license (CDL) restrictions, according to the agency. In comments filed last month with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in support of a pilot program allowing under-21 drivers to get an interstate CDL, Milk prices up at year’s end Class III milk prices for the final two month of this year have changed dramatically since mid- September. The change has been positive with November futures up nearly $6.40 per hundred-weight (cwt) with December up about $3.50 per cwt. The market almost always comes down as fast as it goes. The question as to when that may happen is on the minds of all in the industry. Any slight indication of weakness sends the market substantially lower. The reverse is also true. The year USDA raises milk forecast In its November World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) bumped milk production forecasts for this year and 2021 higher on stronger growth in milk per cow and higher expected dairy cow inventory. USDA raised the 2020 fat basis import forecast due to recent trade data and higher expected imports of cheese and butterfat products in the fourth quarter. This strength is expected to carry into 2021 supporting a higher 2021 fat basis import forecast. Trucking costs fell last year, survey shows The economic softening and slowdown of freight in the second half of 2019, combined with factors such as lower fuel prices, decreased the marginal cost of trucking last year, according to an annual survey by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). The institute reports that the average marginal cost per mile incurred by motor carriers in 2019 fell 9.3 percent to $1.65. Almost every major line item saw some level of decline. In contrast, during the last freight softening, in 2016, marginal costs still rose by 6 cents per mile. ATRI, the research arm of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), used detailed financial data provided by motor carriers of all sectors and fleet sizes in developing the 2020 update to its “An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking.” This annual research documents and analyzes detailed trucking costs from 2008 through 2019. ATRI’s analysis provides a benchmarking tool for the industry and gives government agencies information on industry finances needed for transportation planning and infrastructure improvement analyses. The average cost per mile for fleets fell in 2019 due to the reduction of a number of line-item costs, including fuel, repair and maintenance, and wages and benefits. In 2018, trucking encountered record demand and the highest tonnage in the last 20 years. In the contraction that followed in 2019, a number of independent factors were at play to lower operational costs. In 2019, the costs of trucking contracted significantly from $1.821 to $1.652, a decrease of 9 percent. In addition, the cost per hour was about $65.11, down from $71.78 in last year’s report. However, ATRI found that private fleet truck costs increased in 2019, from $2.73 in 2018 to $2.80. While National Private Truck Council cost metrics include fixed “administrative” costs, ATRI said it should be noted that those administrative costs dropped from 29 cents per mile in 2018 to 24 cents per mile in 2019. The growing cost differential between for-hire and private fleets may move more private

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Truck stops adjusting to virus As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues – even accelerating in most states – truck stops are keeping up with drivers’ needs while keeping them and staff as safe as possible. The facilities are accomplishing this by making sure that everyone is adhering to best practices guidelines, updating and expanding the use of mobile apps and offering more grab-and-go foods to help drivers spend less time inside. “The Pilot Flying J app is a helpful tool for guests and professional drivers to use any time, but especially now to limit contact at stores and help stay safe and healthy,’’ said Jason Nordin, Pilot’s chief operator. “With the app, drivers can handle business and get the services they need from the safety and convenience of their phone.’’ The COVID-19 pandemic has also created financial instability for owner-operators and some fleets. “In April, knowing the importance of access to credit in the trucking industry, we introduced the Axle Fuel Card with more rewards and flexible credit solutions for fleets of all sizes,’’ Nordin said. The card is accepted at more than 950 locations in the U.S. and Canada, including Pilot Flying J Travel Centers, the One9 Fuel Network and at Pilot Flying J Truck Care Service Centers. There is no transaction, account management, annual or other hidden fees, he added. In response to drivers’ requests, Tina Arundel, director of communications at Travel Centers of America (TA), said her company is offering more app-based perks as well as no longer restricting drivers to using kiosks for redemptions. They can do it at point-of-sale locations. “Soon, drivers can redeem their UltraONE Loyalty points for more things through the TruckSmart app,” she said. “We know drivers enjoy using the TruckSmart app to redeem points for showers, parking and WiFi. Drivers will now be able to use the TruckSmart app to redeem points for meals in restaurants, merchandise and food in our travel stores.’’ Drivers will no longer have to stop at TA kiosks to print certificates before they check out, Arundel said, assuring that drivers can convert points to currency, “down to the penny.” Delia Moon Meier, senior vice president of Iowa 80 Group, said the so far has been unprecedented in both price movement and volatility. The final two months will be no exception. There is some news trickling through that buyer resistance is beginning to develop at these high cheese prices. This may be true for the retail market, but not for government purchases because they will take place no matter what the price. The difference will be that less will be able to be purchased when prices are higher as the fourth round of the Farmers to Families Fox Box program is now underway with $500 million appropriated to provide boxes for those in need through the end of December. These food boxes also contain a variety of other foods. There is no way of knowing if this program will continue in 2021. Consumers may begin to reduce purchases as prices increase. The one aspect that may delay the impact of high prices is holiday buying. Consumers are more willing to open their wallets during the holidays. Once this holiday spirit is over, high prices may curtail demand rather quickly. The fat basis export forecast for this year is raised on higher expected exports of cheese and butterfat; no change is made to the 2021 fat basis export forecast. USDA’s skim-solids basis import forecast for this year is reduced on lower imports of low-fat milk powders while the 2021 import forecast is reduced on lower imports of a number of dairy products. The 2020 and 2021 skim-solids basis export forecasts are raised on stronger expected sales of skim milk powder. Cheese, nonfat dry milk (NDM), and whey price forecasts for this year are raised from last month on strength in demand. The butter price forecast for this year is reduced on current and expected continued weakness in prices. Therefore the 2020 Class III price forecast is raised on higher prices for cheese and whey. The Class IV price forecast is unchanged from last month as the higher NDM price offsets the lower butter price. The 2020 all-milk price forecast is raised to $18.25 per hundredweight (cwt). (Truck stops continued on page 13) (USDA continued on page 17) (Milk prices continued on page 17) (USDA continued from page 1) (Milk prices continued from page 1) 10 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I DECEMBER 2020 www.TankTransport.com

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Winter is coming, too While they’re still dealing with the pandemic, truck stops are also gearing up for winter, which can present additional challenges. “At Walcott, we’ve got heated sidewalks,’’ Meier noted. “The driver’s den has a fireplace in it and so does the restaurant. It feels cozy.’’ Of course, some food choices are changing with the season. “At Pilot Flying J, a specially- sourced Nicaraguan coffee that can be brewed on-demand with bean- to-cup and a peppermint mocha creamer makes the perfect winter cup,’’ Nordin said. “In November, we will be rolling out new beef stew soup, wild and zesty wings and a three-cheese smoked chicken pizza.’’ The company is also prepared to help professional drivers and their trucks be winter-ready with increased inventory on cold-weather products such as coolant, tires, tire chains, additives, winter wiper blades and fuel-water filter separators. Travel Centers has recently re-opened its driver lounges. “We have everything social- distanced and have increased our strict cleaning procedures. It’s a place for drivers to relax and unwind during their downtime,’’ Arundel said. (Driver shortage continued on page 21) “THE PILOT FLYING J APP IS A HELPFUL TOOL FOR GUESTS AND PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS TO USE ANY TIME, BUT ESPECIALLY NOW TO LIMIT CONTACT AT STORES AND HELP STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY” - JASON NORDIN PILOT’S CHIEF OPERATOR Driver shortage pushing up rates The supply side of the freight market has become very tight this year, but not because equipment is scarce. A driver shortage, more than anything else, has put the trucking industry in a position to chase rate increases for perhaps the next two years. “The driver shortage is driving the current environment,” said Paul Kroes, market insights leader, North America, for Thermo King. The trucking industry has about 80,000 fewer available drivers compared to a year ago, he said. The federal stimulus increased unemployment benefits and “couched” a lot of drivers who discovered they could earn more by staying home than being out on the road, he said. The CDL Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse removed 40,000 drivers – about 1 percent of the driving force – from January to September due to failed drug test results, most of which were from marijuana use. If the Department of Health and Human services publishes a hair follicle testing rule, Kroes predicts that five to 10 times as many drivers will become ineligible for employment. Additionally, the industry has seen a 40-percent drop in CDL training due to closures – about 20 percent of truck schools are still closed – and the remainder are graduating fewer students due to social distancing. At the end of the third quarter, there were “not nearly enough drivers to do the work,” Kroes said, and “the driver shortage will be the driving factor for the foreseeable future.” Another contributing factor to driver shortages is a record migration from fleet payrolls to owner-operators to chase opportunities for higher pay in the spot market. Analysis by FTR of new motor carrier registrations shows an increase of nearly 10,000 in the third quarter, which is an all-time record. This year was supposed to be a re-balancing year for supply and demand, Kroes said. Going into this year, economists were predicting a reversal of demand of 10 to 30 percent, he said. COVID-19 made things worse, at least for a brief period, but freight volumes spiked (Truck stops continued from page 10) www.TankTransport.com DECEMBER 2020 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 13

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Saputo has closed two cheese processing plants and Starbucks is reducing the amount of dairy it serves as part of the corporate sustainability plan. Worldwide sales of milk have been declining by 1 percent a year. Surveys indicate consumers, especially younger generations, have mixed feelings about whether the dairy industry is good for the environment. The plan suggests four steps to adapt the industry and make it more competitive: 1. Government needs to create a voluntary program for dairy farmers to leave the industry. 2. The Canadian Dairy Commission, which manages dairy supply, needs fundamental changes. 3. Interprovincial trade barriers need to be removed 4. And a 20-year program is needed to reduce tariffs, develop an exporting strategy, develop a Canadian brand and act as an incentive for innovation. Charlebois believes the dairy sector, which has received $1.8 billon in subsidies over the past eight years, is maintaining the quota production system but not doing enough for processing and the restaurant sectors. Milk exporters target Asia The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) opened a new, state-of-the-art dairy education hub in Singapore in early November, designed to serve the burgeoning export markets of Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. Funding for the center comes from U.S. dairy farmers through the national dairy checkoff program. “The center represents a long-term commitment by the U.S. dairy industry to the region and exports, and recognition of the importance of Southeast Asia as an innovation hub,” said Tom Vilsack, USDEC president and chief executive. Currently, the region absorbs about 25 percent of U.S. dairy exports. Demand for U.S. dairy products climbed $250 million from 2017 to 2019 in the region, and over the last eight months became the top destination of U.S. dairy export sales by volume. The increase in exports was driven by a surge in a demand for dairy ingredients. The new dairy center hub will serve as an education and meeting place where market intelligence, ideas and research can be shared. “We hope the center becomes a valuable resource that enables Southeast Asia customers, consumers and U.S. dairy suppliers to thrive together in the future food ecosystem,” says Vikki Nicholson-West, executive director of USDEC Singapore Ltd. (Truck platooing continued on page 19) Tech firm tests truck platooning Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Locomation recently tested its automated platooning technology in a project with government and turnpike officials to make a delivery run from Pennsylvania to Michigan. On Oct. 22, Locomation made a delivery run from Pittsburgh through Ohio via the Ohio Turnpike to Detroit, Mich. Traveling more than 280 miles, the company made a delivery of groceries from the Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank to the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Foodbank and the Forgotten Harvest Food Bank in Detroit to help provide needed supplies for those put out of work by the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout. Truck platooning is the linking of two or more trucks in convoy using connectivity technology and automated driving support systems. These vehicles automatically maintain a set, close distance between each other when they are connected. 14 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I DECEMBER 2020 www.TankTransport.com

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NEW PRODUCTS - MANUFACTURING - INDUSTRY NEWS BTI announces new product Bulk Tank Inc. (BTI) of Park Hills, Mo., has created a new product it calls the “Ultra-Light Never-Seize Manhole Assembly.’’ The product “reduces contamination and transport costs’’ and comes with a 10-year warranty. “The engineers of BTI have designed the Ultra-Light Never-Seize Manhole Assembly with a self-aligning lid gasket and redesigned lid to solve a leading issue with old- style assemblies that use the metal on the lid to align to the collar,’’ the company said in a press release. “This new design reduces product contamination, which in-turn saves money and reduces costs.’’ The new assembly is up to 21 pounds lighter than similar products, which allow a trailer to increase its product storage. “With using BTI’s light-weight parts, an annual increase in revenue per trailer making three hauls per day is nearly $1,000,’’ the company’s press release said. Andy Boyer, BTI’s president, said: “We are constantly enhancing our technology and product lines to save the industry both time and money. We know the importance of making each haul as cost effective as possible. With our Ultra- Light products, our clients can save money, product and time.” According to BTI, the Never-Seize adjuster will be available in Stainless Steel. The adjuster features internal adjustment threads with an o-ring seal and a built-in scraper to remove product build-up. Further information is available at 1-800-841-5524, 573-518-0600 or www.bulktankinc.com. Wiskerchen Cheese buys All Star Wiskerchen Cheese Inc. (WCI) of Auburndale, Wis., has acquired the assets of All Star Ltd. In Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, company officials said. Moving forward, the new entity will conduct business as All Star LLC. Bob Brandl, founder and owner of All Star Ltd., began his dairy career in 1981 at Tolibia Cheese. In September 1986, he and his father-in-law, Jim Spallas, started the cheese brokerage business, Omega Marketing Specialist. Omega Marketing offered cheese sourcing programs for national customers. All Star Ltd. was formed in 1991 to offer control labels for distribution nationwide. In recent years, All Star Ltd.’s focus has centered on specialty cheese sourcing for niche industrial, ingredient and food-service programs. The All Star label is available nationwide in select dairy markets. WCI., founded in 1936, is a third generation cheese manufacturing, packaging and distribution company. Over the last few decades, the Wiskerchen family has focused on premium specialty cheeses for U.S. and export private label programs. WCI products are split evenly between ingredient, food service and retail markets. By partnering with premier customers, WCI cheeses will benefit from an expanded distribution system, the company said. John Wiskerchen, managing director, WCI, said the company provides cheese solutions to customers with “high expectations for product quality’’ and food safety. “All Star is positioned to capitalize on the experience and capabilities of all partners,” Wiskerchen said. “After lengthy analysis, combining the two entities made synergistic sense from both succession planning and future growth opportunities.’’ Further information is available at www.allstarcheese.com. Groendyke wins safety award Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) recently awarded Groendyke Transport its annual Grand Trophy for company safety. Groendyke won first place in the local 5 to 10-million mile class. “Considering the size and population of Texas, winning the TXTA Grand Trophy is an impressive honor for our company,” said Greg Hodgen, president and chief executive of Groendyke. “It represents the tireless work of our dedicated employees. Safety is our most important core value. It is at the heart of every decision we make and every task we complete.” Groendyke is among the top 10 largest tank truck carriers in the nation with more than 40 locations across 15 states, serving 49 states, Canada and Mexico. Founded in 1932, Groendyke has its headquarters in Enid, Okla., and has nine terminals in Texas. Groendyke is the only eight-time winner of National Tank Truck Carriers’ (NTTC) North American Safety Champion award for the best overall safety record in the nation. Groendyke has also won more than 100 safety awards from state trucking associations. Groendyke, a privately held family company, provides transportation services and bulk logistics solutions. Further information may be obtained by contacting Matt Palmer at [email protected] or 580-213-9282 ATA elects new chair The board of directors of American Trucking Associations (ATA) has elected Sherri Garner Brumbaugh as the organization’s 76th chair. Garner Brumbaugh succeeds Randy Guillot, president of Triple G Express Inc. and Southeastern Motor Freight Inc.. Garner Brumbaugh, president and chief executive of Garner Transportation Groupof Findlay, Ohio, is only the second woman to chair the association. “Despite the unprecedented challenges we face, I look forward to representing ATA and telling the country just how important and essential our industry is. The past seven months have shown just how much our country relies on trucking, and that is a message I want to shout loudly and proudly as your chair,” she said. The ATA board also elected Harold Sumerford Jr., chief executive of J&M Tank Lines Inc. of Birmingham, Ala., as first vice chairman and Dan Van Alstine, president of Ruan Transportation Management Systems of Des Moines, Iowa, as second vice chairman. The board named Andrew Boyle, co-president of Boyle Transportation of Billerica, Mass., and Darren Hawkins, chief executive of YRC Worldwide Inc. of Overland Park, Kan., as vice chairmen. Re-elected were John M. Smith, chairman of Admiralty Holdings Inc., as secretary and John A. Smith, president and chief executive of FedEx Freight, as treasurer. Garner Brumbaugh succeeds Randy Guillot, president of Triple G Express Inc. and Southeastern Motor Freight Inc., as ATA chair. “Sherri has been a tireless booster of trucking, not just in Ohio, but across the country,” said Chris Spear, president and chief executive of ATA. “As a second-generation trucker and ATA leader, she has deep roots in our industry and association and I congratulate her on this honor.” Wabash sales ‘steady’ Wabash National Corp. said its third quarter net sales were steady compared with prior quarters at $351.6 million as the company continued to produce equipment “to satisfy customer demand volumes.” Consolidated gross margin of 12.3 percent was the strongest rate since the fourth quarter of last year as the company continued to achieve greater efficiency operating within the constraints of COVID-19 protocols, Wabash noted. Operating income of $8.4 million, or 2.4 percent of sales includes the positive impact of cost savings stemming from strategic organizational realignment actions completed during the quarter. Total backlog as of Sept. 30 was about $1 billion as new order activity markedly accelerated during the September time frame. Backlog rose 37 percent compared to June and was 29 percent above September 2019, the company said. Operating cash flow was $107.1 million and free cash flow was $93.4 million year to date at the close of the third quarter, which compares to significant cash burn during each of the two prior economic recessions, according to Wabash. The Wabash Commercial Trailer Products (CTP) segment shipped 7,975 trailers for the quarter, compared to 13,700 in the third quarter of last year, the company said. Through the first three quarters, the CTP segment has shipped 24,500 trailers, compared to 40,350 trailer for the same period a year ago. 16 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I DECEMBER 2020 www.TankTransport.com

For 2021, cheese, NDM, and whey USDA price forecasts are raised on continued strength in demand. The butter price forecast is reduced on lower expected prices through the first part of the year. The 2021 Class III price forecast is raised on higher forecast prices for cheese and whey. However, the Class IV price forecast is reduced as the lowered butter price more than offsets the increase in NDM. The all milk price forecast for 2021 is raised to $17.70 per cwt. Traton, Hino form joint venture Two global commercial vehicle makers, Germany’s Traton SE and Japan’s Hino Motors Ltd., have signed a joint venture agreement to develop electric vehicles (EV), both battery-electric and fuel-cell versions. Traton and Hino will combine their unique strengths to develop electric vehicles, including battery electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, and relevant components, as well as creating common EV platforms including software and interfaces. They will form a team of advanced specialists from both companies and launch activities in Sweden and a second step in Japan. The two companies say teaming up will allow them to shorten lead times for future e-mobility products with battery and fuel cell technology. The two companies are convinced that both technologies will be needed in the future, according to an announcement. The strategic partnership will likely affect the North American commercial vehicle market. Traton already has a partnership with Navistar International that included electric-vehicle development, and the two companies recently came to an agreement for Traton to buy Navistar. Hino recently showed off a zero-emissions truck lineup and is working with Toyota to develop a Class 8 fuel-cell truck for North America. Traton and Hino had previously announced a procurement joint venture. “I am delighted that we can follow our procurement joint venture and further embodying our synergy with Traton in e-mobility, helping to reduce global CO2 emissions and fighting global warming,” said Yoshio Shimo, Hino president and chief executive, in a release. “We will combine our strengths as leading commercial vehicle manufacturers to offer EVs with the highest value for customers, through joint planning of commercial EVs.” Traton chief executive Matthias Gründler, said, “Traton’s mission is to carefully balance the interests of people, planet, and performance. This new joint venture with our strong partner Hino is the next important step in electrification, pushing our mission further ahead.” Gründler reiterated Traton’s goal to invest 1 billion Euros in electrification by 2025. Both companies have agreed to explore each other’s capabilities and investigate further possibilities to collaborate in other future fields of technology. The discount in Class III milk futures of later months to closer months has set records for spread prices. Record spreads have also been established between block and barrel cheese prices as well as block cheese to butter prices. The impact of COVID-19 and government purchases for food programs changed price relationships substantially. It may take some time for the market to correct to more normal price relationships. COVID cases are surging again in the U.S. as well as other countries which may prolong the recovery of price relationships. The volatility seen in milk futures has also been seen in income over feed prices. There have been substantial payments through the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program so far this year. March showed an income over feed price of $9.15. March fell to $6.03. April went down to $5.38. September came in at $9.40. The total payments that were available under DMC reached $8.04 per cwt if milk production did not exceed the level of 5 million pounds for these months and if the $9.50 income over feed price level was chosen. That has certainly been a large help to level out some of the lower milk prices as well as reduce the impact of negative Producer Price Differentials that have been experienced. The sign-up period is taking place for next year and is something that should be a part of anyone’s risk management program. (Milk Prices continued from page 10) TLSS plans to buy Cougar Transportation and Logistics Systems (TLSS), said it plans to acquire logistics provider Cougar Express. Cougar Express provides pickup, delivery and warehouse services through its facility in Valley Stream, N.Y. The company offers one to four-person white-glove delivery service primarily in New York and New Jersey. “We are very excited about the prospect of joining forces with the Cougar Express team, a profitable, family- run business with a successful 30-year history, diversified and loyal customer base and stellar reputation,” said John Mercadante, TLSS chief executive. “We believe that this is an ideal complement to our current business and provides opportunity for organic expansion.” The transaction is expected to close no later than Jan. 15, following satisfactory due diligence and TLSS obtaining deal financing. Financial terms were not disclosed. Jupiter, Fla.-based TLSS provides logistics and transportation services through its two subsidiaries, Prime EFS and ShypDirect. Prime EFS is a provider of two-person, last-mile home delivery and line-haul transportation for large retailers. ShypDirect offers delivery services with a fleet of tractors, box trucks and cargo vans throughout the Northeast. “We were very impressed with TLSS’ executive and operational management team, as well as its future growth plans. A key factor was knowing that our valued customers and dedicated employees will be in excellent hands,” said Rosemary Cerrito, Cougar Express president. 2 sides avert strike Warehouse and delivery workers at United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), who support the supply chain for Whole Foods and other grocers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, voted to strike on Nov. 5, demanding that the company stop violating federal labor laws and comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. Since then, both the Teamsters Union and UNFI have reached a contract agreement with drivers at UNFI’s Hudson Valley distribution center in Montgomery, N.Y., as well as front-line workers in California at its distribution centers in Commerce, Stockton and Santa Fe Springs. “These agreed-upon and fully recommended contracts underscore the strong support UNFI is providing to its more than 21,000 associates,” said Jill Sutton, UNFI’s chief legal officer and head of the labor relations team. “In addition to delivering market-competitive compensation, we’ve made the necessary investments at our 59 distribution centers to provide industry-leading pandemic safety support, including enhanced cleanings, hygiene supplies, temperature-checks, ample protective gear, and regulation-compliant and socially-distant workplaces.” In a previous release, the Teamsters’ claimed that UNFI failed to comply with New York, New Jersey and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 guidelines that include providing workers with adequate protective equipment, including face masks, and disinfecting and cleaning work spaces. Dan Maldonado, president of the Teamsters Local 445, said UNFI’s lack of effort to support COVID-19 safety regulations in New York directly circumvent the efforts of all who have struggled for the last eight months to contain the spread of the virus. UNFI’s workers normally keep the shelves of major food retailers in New York City and the greater tri-state area stocked. UNFI’s customers include Whole Foods, Ahold Delhaize’s Stop & Shop, Allegiance Retail Services’ Foodtown, Park Slope Food Co-Op, and hundreds of other grocery stores. fleet trips to for-hire carriers in the future, ATRI said. Combined driver wage and benefits dropped slightly in 2019 – from 77.6 cents per mile in 2018 to 69.3 cents per mile – a counter-intuitive decrease given the driver shortage. However, bonuses for drivers universally increased, with retention bonuses showing increases of more than 80 percent. While the cost per mile for total driver compensation fell, carriers are clearly addressing the driver shortage through other mechanisms, ATRI found. (Trucking costs continued from page 1) (USDA continued from page 10) www.TankTransport.com DECEMBER 2020 I TANK TRANSPORT TRADER 17

7 key areas for milk transporters The end goal of dairy products logistics is to implement a process that creates a high standard for qualified, fresh products with a limited shelf-life. Therefore, an effective strategy for logistics in the milk industry requires that certain critical issues are considered when transporting milk or dairy items. The following components should be assessed during the logistics process. • Hygiene: Milk must be produced in a hygienic environment to maintain superior quality. Hygiene is based on three groups: physical, chemical and microbiological. Physical hygiene is determined according to density, freezing point and acidity of the milk or dairy product. Chemical hygiene stems from the product’s transportation and storage. Microbiological hygiene is based on temperature which prevents microbiological reproduction. • Packaging: The milk’s packaging plays an important role in keeping the product fresh for an extended period of time. The packaging material should be easy to wash, clean, antiseptic, rustproof and no substance should get into the milk. This decreases the likelihood of microbiological reproduction. • Temperature: The temperature of the dairy food must be controlled and kept cool or risk reproduction of bacteria. Bacterial spoilage can be safeguarded using cooling systems to control the ongoing temperature. • Humidity: Moist or dry air can create a conducive environment for bacteria and other germs to reproduce. Proper air circulation within the transportation vehicle is needed to allow airflow and impede humid air. • Time: Excess time of the dairy product can cause non-freshness or bacterial spoilage. Batch numbers and best before dates are used to prevent both issues. The batch numbers and best before dates should be cautiously scrutinized in order to avoid a poor product reaching the consumer. • Distance: This component is supplemental to time, as the product has to be transported over the given distance within the desired time frame, or risk exceeding the best before date. The ability to cover the distance can affect cost if the product isn’t delivered on time and spoilage occurs. • Transportation Vehicle: The vehicle should have the appropriate equipment to keep dairy products fresh and safe for consumption. Any vehicle moving the goods must accommodate the short shelf life and delicate conditions in which dairy products must be kept. Lastly, according to the critical issues listed above, transportation vehicles should be designed or chosen according to those properties’ availabilities. The trucks should be able to provide needed equipment for making the existing properties remain from collection to retailing time, but those changes are expensive and the most cost-effective ones are always best for dairy firms. Each factor needs to be considered and accounted for when dealing with dairy product or milk transportation. Dairy products are highly sensitive and even a short encounter in an extreme outside temperature can cause damage to the product. It is critical that the milk is moving at all times because milk has a high risk of expiring and spoiling. Therefore, many problems in the dairy supply chain can be combated with cool and cold temperatures when transporting goods from location to location. The best way to ensure a high-quality product arrives at the retail store is to utilize cold chain logistics. This stops any issues caused by unwanted or extreme weather conditions, thereby reducing potential wasted product and loss of profit. (Virus on dairy markets continued on page 19) Virus will weigh on dairies, analyst predicts The COVID-19 pandemic has weighed heavily on 2020 dairy markets, and that influence is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, according to Mark Stephenson, University of Wisconsin – Madison director of dairy policy analysis. Stephenson said the pandemic is entering a third surge in the U.S. The first was the initial surge in March and April; the second was in July. Each was followed by a period of “entrenchment” when the coronavirus outbreak slowed. The third surge is underway and has not yet peaked. “We’re not done with the pandemic, and it’s going to affect our dairy markets,” Stephenson said. 1. All channels impacted There’s no dairy handbook on dealing with a pandemic, Stephenson noted. The impact of the pandemic on consumer behavior has impacted nearly all dairy product sales channels, including retail, food service and exports. Prior to the pandemic, more than 50 percent of all cheese and butter was consumed outside the home through restaurants and institutions. Restaurant closures and capacity restrictions have cut sharply into food service sales. There’s a notable exception – pizza – thanks to take out and delivery options. Beyond restaurants, the USDA’s “Farmers to Families Food Box” program has also been especially helpful in supporting cheese sales. “Food boxes might have accounted for 4 percent to 5 percent of U.S. milk production, so the dairy products that have been included in those giveaways have been significant,” he said. Retail grocery store sales of cheese have been higher than the year before throughout the pandemic. The combined sales of cheese on pizzas at retail and through food box distribution has helped maintain overall cheese consumption. Since the pandemic outbreak, April-October 2020 U.S. cheese sales are down just 0.4 percent compared to the same period a year earlier, far less than the forecast decline of 5 percent. Beyond cheese, at-home fluid milk consumption has been stronger, especially in gallon and half-gallon containers, he said. And, with more home cooking and baking, in-home consumption of butter has helped make up for some of the lost food service/institutional sales. 2. Government payments substantial USDA payments through two Coronavirus Food Assistance Programs (CFAP) have been vital to dairy producers. Payments through CFAP 1 equaled $6.20 per hundredweight (cwt) on first-quarter 2020 milk production. Payments through CFAP 2 equal $1.20 per cwt on April-December production. That averages out to about $2.45 per cwt on annual milk marketings for the year. That combination of government payments and for those dairy producers using risk management, milk income could average near $21 per cwt in 2020. “We haven’t seen anything like that since 2014; this almost looks like recovery in terms of milk income,” Stephenson said. There is one wild card for individual dairy producer milk checks: the impact of negative producer price differentials (PPDs), which are now likely to last into the first quarter of 2021. 3. Factors cloud outlook Looking ahead, an economic recession and unemployment will affect dairy prices and sales. Stephenson differentiated between the recession of 2009 – which he said produced a decline in the value of assets – with a recession tied to the ongoing corona-virus pandemic, impacting employment and household cash flow. About 71 percent of the U.S. economy is primarily based on consumption, he explained. In comparison, about 34 percent of China’s economy is based on consumption. “When consumption can’t be maintained, it affects GDP gross domestic product and it might result in a longer-term hit,” Stephenson said. For that reason, a weaker domestic market makes exports even more important. Historical trends show domestic and worldwide recessions result in a tremendous plunge in milk prices. When exports absorb more milk, prices rise. 4. Watching milk production Eventually, the pandemic will get under control, Stephenson said. However, he has concerns about the dairy market, especially with milk production again on the rise. The pandemic and resulting market impacts have whipsawed U.S. milk production. After stronger increases in the first quarter of the year, implementation of base-excess programs to balance supply-demand drove production lower in May and into June. While production was held in check last spring, better milk prices and government payments have spurred growth, and July-August production has posted sharper increases. “I wonder if we have our foot caught on the gas pedal a little too 18 TANK TRANSPORT TRADER I DECEMBER 2020 www.TankTransport.com

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PANYNJ Deputy Port Director Bethann Rooney emphasized that “seasoned drivers at the Port can make upwards of $250,000 annually,” with local truck drivers contributing toward $12 billion in annual tax revenues. “It is one of the nation’s most productive, high-volume global port operations and is a conduit of global commerce with the capability of reaching 28 million consumers via drayage truck within just two hours of the Port,” Rooney said. “The proposed pilot program would greatly support interstate commerce and economic resiliency by reducing a barrier of entry for qualified CDL- holders to enter the workforce and fill needed positions.” Federal law currently prohibits drivers under 21 to haul freight beyond state borders, creating a potential roadblock for intermodal drayage within the New York-New Jersey port area where the over-the- road container supply chain reaches into several states. Rooney also noted that businesses within the port area are “uniquely positioned” to participate in FMCSA’s proposed pilot program. “We are working with trucking partners to provide practical experience in order to prepare these students for entry into this segment.” The Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers, also based out of Port Newark, pointed to a study released last month by the American Transportation Research Institute listing a shortage of drivers as the most critical issue facing the trucking industry. PANYNJ, which set an all0time monthly record for container volume in September, “needs drivers now more than ever, and the proposed pilot program would help us increase our workforce.” The association also agreed with the Port Authority that FMCSA’s pilot program would “provide a pathway to financial stability and career success for the young people in and around the urban communities adjacent to the port, especially those for whom college may not be an option due to systemic socio-economic obstacles,” the group said. (Drivers at ports continued from page 1) (Driver shortage continued from page 13) in April due to the hoarding of consumer goods. Demand fell just as quickly, but then recovered in the third quarter as supply chains were replenishing inventories. According to the U.S. Census bureau, sales to inventory ratios are now lower than at any point during the last five years. Publicly traded carriers showed record price rates to earnings ratios during the third quarter. 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