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Each day's show includes a newscast keyed to the most important and current issues in trucking, national and state legislative analysis, as well as longer pieces that cover everything from truckers' lifestyle to regulatory information.

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May 25, 2023

The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act passes out of a U.S. House committee and heads to the House floor after an overwhelming “yes” vote. Also, we’ll speak with a licensed therapist about her specialized approach to offering counselling services to men and women behind the wheel. Load posts last week were the third highest in 2023. DAT breaks down the numbers and talks about the impact CVSA's international road check had on the spot market. And Marty Ellis discusses how many trucking companies have dropped out of the industry as a result of recent economic conditions.

0:00 – Panel votes “yes” on truck parking bill

10:12 – Taking care of your mental health

24:52 – How did Roadcheck affect the spot market?

39:36 – Some good new, and some bad news