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Aug 31, 2021

LLN (8/30/21) – For years, mainstream media outlets have accepted the driver shortage myth, and no amount of evidence convinces them otherwise. So why is that? Also, the Santa Fe Trail is billed as America's first great international commercial highway, and it’s about to celebrate its 200th birthday. The chairwoman of Santa Fe Trail 200 organization will explain what traders on the trail back then have in common with the truckers of today. And have you noticed your insurance costs going up, up, up of late? There are more than a few reasons for that – our experts will explain what they are – as well as what you can do to help bring those costs down a little.

0:00 – Newscast.

10:14 – Santa Fe Trail 200th anniversary.

25:03 – Insurance costs.

39:58 – Driver shortage and the mainstream media.