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Trucking Giants Push for National Safety Rules | Rochester Minnesota News
C.H. Robinson, a major freight company, is lobbying Congress to create new federal trucking safety rules after the Supreme Court stripped away its legal shield against state lawsuits — a move that could drive up shipping costs and prices for consumers. The push follows a 2017 crash in Illinois that ignited the legal battle, with Justice Kavanaugh warning of economic ripple effects. While the company isn’t seeking immunity, it wants national accountability to prevent chaos in the supply chain. With elections looming and Senate sponsorship still elusive, their bill’s fate hangs in the balance —…
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