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Deregulation: The Catalyst for Change
To understand the decline of trucking jobs, we must delve into the historical context surrounding the industry. In the 1980s, a wave of deregulation, initiated by the Motor Carrier Act of 1980 and supported by bipartisan efforts, reshaped the landscape of trucking. While the intent was to lower prices for consumers, the direct consequence was the erosion of workers' rights and income stability.