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Freight rates still in the tank

Apr 30, 2020

LLN (4/29/20) – Freight rates are still searching for the bottom of the barrel, but the upcoming produce season may help things bounce back a little. Also, one of those regular, every-single-year, have-to-file-it pieces of paperwork is just around the corner. The FMCSA has simplified online access for a host of functions necessary to trucking operations. And despite calls from the president and the U.S. House for a big infrastructure plan as part of COVID-19 relief efforts, one very powerful senator may stand in the way.

0:00 – Newscast.

9:44 – Heavy Vehicle Use Tax; one PIN to rule them all.

24:05 – Freight rates still low.

38:34 – Infrastructure package in doubt.