Tolls, Tariffs & Transparency… The High-Wire Politics of American Trucking @EighteenWheelsandaMicrophone Ep.052

Multiple sources discuss challenges facing the U.S. trucking industry. President-elect Trump's threatened tariffs are predicted to exacerbate a pre-existing trucking recession by decreasing freight demand. Separately, a legal battle over Rhode Island's truck tolls highlights ongoing regulatory complexities. Finally, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association advocates for increased transparency from freight brokers to protect truckers from exploitation.