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(2 articles)Risk & Disruption
High ImpactJun 18, 2026Predatory Towing: How $200K Recovery Bills Are Decimating Fleets
The trucking industry faces a systemic financial crisis rooted in predatory towing and recovery practices. When accidents occur—particularly rollovers—dispatched tow operators gain near-absolute contr
FreightWaves#predatory-towing#truck-recovery#motor-carrier-risk
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactJun 11, 2026Box Truck Driver Safety Crisis: Regulatory Gaps Enable Unscreened Operators
A detailed analysis of FMCSA roadside inspection data reveals a critical regulatory blind spot in the box truck industry. Box truck fleets—vehicles under 26,001 pounds—experience driver out-of-service
FreightWaves#driver-safety#box-truck-regulations#cdl-exemptions