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COVID-19

The drivers of this economy: Long-haul trucking in the pandemic

by Kai Ryssdal and Alli Fam

Jan 25, 2021

Back in the spring, state transportation departments closed highway rest stops. And that put a strain on drivers.

Many independent truck drivers are starting to see lower rates and increased fuel costs, says Lewie Pugh, Executive Vice President of the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association.

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