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The spring uptick in rates is here

May 9, 2019

LLN (5/8/19) – It’s good news for freight as the spring uptick in rates is finally here. Also, you can do a lot to make your truck’s HVAC systems work better and last longer. Meanwhile, the national average diesel price is up less than a penny, but future predictions all over the map. And an ally of President Trump’s is calling for a large federal fuel tax increase.

0:00-9:57 – Newscast

9:57-24:43 – HVAC

24:43-39:38 – Rates up; so is price of diesel

39:38-49:22 – Congressman wants to double fuel tax