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On behalf of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao and the entire

—THANK YOU to America’s truckers. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to keep our nation moving. You truly are America’s heroes. #ThankATrucker

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2:55 PM · Apr 30, 2020

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That’s great! Now let’s look into establishing regulations for freight brokers. They, along with super fleets have driven rates down. Brokers easily become an unnecessary middleman that takes a huge percentage off the already low line haul rate.

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Brokers is number one reason why most trucking companies shut down, these greedy ppl must go and shipper = carrier must work together. Universal load board where shipper puts a load and acording market rates will be way compatative then

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Here, here! A big shoutout to all of the drivers who keep our vital supply chains going! And to all on the front lines, thank you!

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We are keeping the country moving in spite of the extreme low rates on the loads, what we really need is someone to stop the abuse of Brokers who have dropped the prices to 50 & 65 % off m, not thinking about the drivers risk on the road, not going home & staying away from family

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We have pleaded with & implored you since Mar 12 to help truckers deal with COVID-19. It took you six weeks to get with FEMA and arrange for masks. We suggested it Mar 16. Now you are thinking about truck stop testing. Here is what your inaction caused.

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Georgia truck driver says coronavirus ‘not a game’ after spending 6 days in coma

Lorenzo Jackson said he spent time in New York City right before the city became a hot zone for the virus.

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Help us how !??! Rates less than a $ per mile ... more rules & regulations .... YOU ALL THANK US BC YOU ARE IN SUCH OF DESPERATE NEED OF OUR SERVICES WHERE U ALL AT WHEN WE NEED YOU ??? #USDOT #Transportation #Trucking #DonaldJTrump #freight #logistics #EssentialWorker