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Oct 31, 2019

LLN (10/30/19) – The FMCSA has a lot of your private information stored in its computers – and those systems face some significant security challenges. Also, how does something as simple as a coloring book help returning veterans deal with mental and emotional stress? Freight volumes remain healthy but once again plentiful capacity keeps pushing down the spot price. And the price of diesel fuel has increased about a penny, while crude oil prices are down slightly following reports of an inventory build-up.

0:00-10:10 – Newscast.

10:10-24:14 – Simple help for veterans.

24:14-38:43 – Better freight volume, but rates not so much; diesel price up.

38:43-48:22 – Automation, cars, trucks and Congress.