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Generic drug manufacturers were at a major loss during the pandemic - much more than we’d like them to be. Nearshoring is not a quick option. Given our experience through the pandemic, how much of this is (a) a just in case solution where we have a backlog of medications ready for distribution? And (b) how much of it is a homeland security issue in terms of being able to get drugs to people when they need them when those drugs are manufactured - or the main ingredients in them are found - overseas? Any idea as to how the big three manufacturers did over this time - I know we were seeing a lot of children’s medication reach critical levels in certain areas of the country. What was the big takeaway for you from this interview? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diesel fuel prices drop, spread remains above $1.50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topic: Reports: Locomation is out of business at month’s end Alan, what do you know? What happened? Is this a casualty of the economic times we’re living in or perhaps bad decision making internally - or both? Was Locomation the only company in the autonomous space to be working with the convoy model - and if so, do you see anyone else that might pick up the baton if they saw at least the idea of convoy trucking as a positive step forward? Topic: Nikola could be out of money in 12 months Then of course there is the story that Nikola may be out of money in 12 months - what can you tell us there? How bothersome is this coming right after they announced their integration with Plus technology? Will they be able to weather this or are they looking for a buyer and try to become part of a larger company? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Anthony Smith - Chief Economist - FreightWaves JP Hampstead - Strategic Analyst - FreightWaves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Midwest and Southeast remain the best two markets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the most common methods used by criminals to steal cargo during transit? How has the problem of cargo theft in the supply chain changed in recent years, and what new challenges have emerged? What steps can companies take to reduce the risk of cargo theft in their supply chain operations? How does technology play a role in preventing cargo theft in the supply chain, and what are some of the latest innovations in this area? For those who aren’t in the know, Overhaul just acquired SensiGuard. How does the acquisition of SensiGuard help Overhaul to become the largest provider of in-transit supply chain cargo security solutions? What do you think the future of the in-transit supply chain cargo security industry looks like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Grace Sharkey - Point of Sale Community - FreightWaves - Lansing, MI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices