Freight rates better, but for how long?

Published: July 30, 2020, midnight

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.