Why was trucking deregulated in the U.S.in the 1980s?
A)There was an acute shortage of trucks.
B)The truckers were making huge profits.
C)A significant percent of all truck-miles were logged by empty trucks.
D)The truckers were engaged in black marketing.
E)The rates charged by the truckers were exorbitantly high.

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A significant percent of all truck-miles were logged by empty trucks, which led to inefficiencies and increased costs for businesses. Deregulation aimed to increase competition and efficiency in the industry by allowing more trucking companies to enter the market and offering more flexibility in pricing and routes.

Answer: E 
 Rates charged by the truckers were exorbitantly high prior to deregulation. Deregulation aimed to increase competition and efficiency in the industry by allowing more trucking companies to enter the market and offering more flexibility in pricing and routes.

Why Was Trucking Deregulated in the U