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Scams take aim at truckers’ wallets

May 30, 2020

LLN (5/29/20) – Scammers frequently target truckers in an effort to make a dishonest buck. We’ll cover some of the most common scams right now. Also, Jon Osburn is headed west, and hearing more from truckers about broker problems and confusion regarding changes to the hours of service. And the U.S. Department of Transportation plans to send millions more protective masks to truckers. Meanwhile, a new plan in the U.S. House would speed up work on important bills.

0:00 – Newscast.

9:43 – Scams now targeting truckers.

24:07 – Broker concerns and hours of service confusion.

38:36 – DOT sends more masks; House plan to speed up work.