The Call of Empathy on the Road | San Diego News

Truckers spend hours on the phone not just to chat, but to fight loneliness and stay alert—calling it a “call of empathy” that builds a rolling community on the road. While illegal to handle phones while driving, most use hands-free tech and end calls in heavy traffic, balancing safety with survival. With no state programs for mental health support, these calls become lifelines—helping drivers solve emergencies, find mechanics, and stay connected when their world is confined to an 80,000-pound cab. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/381af6ac80c7ff06