Land Line Now, April 8, 2020.
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused freight rates to rise recently – but it’s also why the good times are over for now. Also, infrastructure in the next stimulus.
I. Today’s news with Terry Scruton
Three are dead and a suspect is shot in a stabbing at a Pilot Flying J; states open more parking options for truckers; and can anyone sew a mask for a bunny? – it’s today’s news in trucking.
II. Female Driver of the Year has a passion for her job
When Women in Trucking decided to honor a trucker as their first Female Driver of the Year, they had plenty of candidates to choose from. And decades later, the winner is putting her passion for trucking to good use by inspiring a whole new generation of female truck drivers.
III. COVID-19 and rates: The party’s over
The COVID-19 pandemic caused freight rates to rise in recent weeks – but for the same reason, that’s over for now.
IV. Infrastructure unlikely in next COVID-19 stimulus bill
Earlier, we reported that infrastructure spending was a likely part of the next stimulus legislation to deal with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak. However, that may not be what happens. We’ll explain.
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Links, email addresses, phone numbers and more information
- OOIDA has set up an online resource to provide direct access to information needed to operate in the current coronavirus pandemic. Click on the COVID-19 – Facts for Truckers logo on the OOIDA or Land Line Media websites.
- It’s helpful for our members to keep us apprised of conditions on the roads and any problems they encounter. If you have situations to report call OOIDA at 816-229-5791 or email questions@ooida.com.
- Find out more about the OOIDA Safe Driving Award Program.
- Jon Osburn and OOIDA’s tour truck, the Spirit of the American Trucker, are at the TA in Troy, Ill., at Exit 18 on Interstate 70. Find the upcoming Spirit stops here.
- Get more information about the freight market.
- It’s never too late to share your views with lawmakers. You can do that on the Fighting for Truckers website.
