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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 1H 2M

Selling Out the American Truck Driver: Deregulation, the Driver Shortage Myth, & Highway Safety

from Freight Expectations · host Craig Fuller and Matthew Leffler

Did the freight industry establishment intentionally sell out the American truck driver? In this episode of Freight Expectations, FreightWaves Founder & CEO Craig Fuller and "The Armchair Attorney" Matthew Leffler dive into the harsh realities behind Craig’s recent New York Times op-ed. They break down how the "perpetual driver shortage" myth was engineered to lower barriers to entry, ultimately driving down wages and destroying the middle-class dream of trucking. Plus, Matt lays out his highly unpopular 3-step plan to fix highway safety, and the guys unpack a wild conspiracy theory regarding the C.H. Robinson Supreme Court case. Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows

Did the freight industry establishment intentionally sell out the American truck driver? In this episode of Freight Expectations, FreightWaves Founder & CEO Craig Fuller and "The Armchair Attorney" Matthew Leffler dive into the harsh realities behind Craig’s recent New York Times op-ed. They break down how the "perpetual driver shortage" myth was engineered to lower barriers to entry, ultimately driving down wages and destroying the middle-class dream of trucking. Plus, Matt lays out his highly unpopular 3-step plan to fix highway safety, and the guys unpack a wild conspiracy theory regarding the C.H. Robinson Supreme Court case. Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows

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