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Trucking news covering carriers, driver shortages, regulations, diesel costs, and over-the-road freight markets.

• "Why truckers always seem to be on the phone while they drive on the highway"

  The article argues that truckers use hands-free phone calls to combat isolation and stress, creating a virtual community. It contends that while this practice aids mental health, it raises safety concerns, highlighting the lack of state-supported rehabilitation programs for drivers' well-being.

• Trucking brokers tighten carrier selection after Supreme Court ruling

  Following a Supreme Court ruling exposing freight brokers to liability for driver accidents, companies like ILG Logistics have drastically reduced their available carrier pool. Brokers are now relying strictly on government safety data rather than past relationships to mitigate legal risks.