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Why is the trucking industry so heavily regulated?

April 26, 2017heavily Industry regulated trucking

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Why is the trucking industry so heavily regulated?

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Over the past 20 years, the amount of registered large trucks has increased by almost fifty percent, and the amount of miles traveled by large trucks has increased by almost one hundred percent. More trucks on the road mean more accident risks. Safety programs, performance reviews, stricter regulations, and constant monitoring are necessary to protect motorists from the dangers posed by the presence of large commercial motor vehicles.