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[City, State] — [Opening sentence with key news fact.]

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[Background paragraph: real context...]

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[Detail paragraph: real figures, dates, named companies...]

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What This Means for Drivers

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[Real operational impact... Min 3 sentences]

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Industry Reaction

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[Real response/broader context...]

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Key Points

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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.