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Jul 30, 2020

LLN (7/29/20) – Freight rates are rising on average, but the pandemic is creating a volatile marketplace, so your mileage may vary. Also, Sacramento voters will not get to vote on a transportation tax, while voters in one Washington state town will. And Americans could be in for another $1,200 check, and small trucking operations that received a government loan might be able to get another. We’ll have details of the Republican COVID-19 relief bill and negotiations with Democrats.

0:00 – Newscast.

9:44 – Freight rates better, but market volatile.

24:39 – Local transportation taxes on ballot.

39:08 – Next relief/stimulus bill.