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Government Shutdown Effect On The Freight Industry

Government Shutdown Effect On The Freight Industry

Well, since the government shutdown began on December 22nd, it has lasted for a solid 3 weeks. The shutdown, as you may already know, was a direct result of Trump after lawmakers failed to pass a bill granting funding for the development of the wall on the U.S. -- Mexico border. How much of an effect does the shutdown have on DOT, FMCSA, and the trucking/freight/transportation industry as a whole?