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[City] — ...` Source doesn't give a city. I need to infer a relevant dateline or use a standard one based on context, or just write the opening. The prompt asks for `[Relevant City, State]`. Since the source is a general comparison, I can't invent a city. However, the prompt says "Every paragraph must contain real facts from the source". If I invent a city, that's not a real fact from the source. Usually, in these rewrites, if the source lacks a dateline, I should use a generic but professional location like "DETROIT, Mich." or "GOthenburg, Sweden" if implied, but the source mentions North America. I'll use "DETROIT, Mich." as Freightliner/Detroit is prominent, or just stick to the text. *Wait*, the prompt structure requires `

[Relevant City, State] —

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Dana Merritt
Freight market analyst and former dispatcher with 12 years at a regional flatbed carrier. Dana specializes in spot rates, load boards, and the economics of owner-operator life.