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US Trucker

News & Resources for American Truck Drivers

This truck driver burst into tears when, after months of searching, he found his lost traveling partner

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What This Means for Drivers

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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.