Southwest Florida business owners discuss supply chain issues with Sen. Rick Scott
NORTH NAPLES
One Florida lawmaker says he understands you being upset and concerned with prices rising. Supply chain issues make it more challenging to get the things we need. So Southwest Florida business owners met with Senator Rick Scott and talked about their frustrations.
Sen. Scott promised business owners that he would do everything in his power to help them, including working with federal agencies to reduce regulations and work through issues with the department of transportation.
But, Sen. Scott also pointed an accusatory finger at President Biden.
Ships aren’t getting to ports fast enough, and trucks aren’t getting their products out on time. Ryan Carter is well aware of this. Carter is the president of trucking company Scotlyn USA, based in Lee County.
“In the past, it would take maybe a day or two days to get a truck fixed. It can take a week or up…