Rates are up, and shippers are unhappy

<p><strong>LLN (9/23/21)</strong> – Rates are rising. That’s good news for truckers, but shippers aren’t happy, so they’re pursuing a policy that would be bad news for truckers. Meanwhile, what is happening on truck parking now that the latest effort has fallen short? Also, the U.S. DOT wants your views about addressing supply chain challenges – including technology, cybersecurity risks, ELDs, detention time, hours of service and more. And Illinois officials say a new law there will help them better prioritize the state’s road work, while Denver voters will decide whether to spend $63 million for transportation work.</p> <p>0:00 – Newscast.</p> <p>10:14 – DOT on supply chain challenges.</p> <p>25:06 – Illinois road work efficiency; Colorado road funds.</p> <p>40:02 – What higher rates are making shippers do; truck parking.</p>