Proposed highway bill takes aim at 'predatory' lease-purchase agreements

Proposed federal legislation directly targeting predatory lease-purchase schemes represents significant regulatory development affecting owner-operators and carriers' business models. The bill's specific provisions on DOT oversight, record-keeping, and compensation transparency warrant detailed coverage for both operators evaluating lease arrangements and wholesalers assessing carrier compliance risk.

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