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Truckers Strike April 1, 2008
truckersforum.net — I am sure many of you already know about this, or maybe not. But in the interest of getting information out to those who want to be informed about what is going on, there is another movement being pushed on the CB Radio regarding Truckers shutting their rigs down on April 1st, in protest of the $4.00 Dollar per gallon fuel costs.
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- pissedoffsol, on 03/17/2008, -0/+5it's $4.25 here for diesel. that's nearly a $1 more than regular 87. it is absurd.
- antelope803, on 03/29/2008, -0/+1Only You Trucker can send a strong message to the whole country, that you mean business. When it comes down paying $4.00 for a gallon of diesel is really being greedy, by every means. Even for a regular motorist like me, I am feeling the same pain as you do in my little Toyota pickup. Drivers should strike until, there is a "better offer" for posted on the gas signs. EXAMPLE: If the price is $4.00, don't go until the price is down to $2.49 or less a gallon, and stay firm with it. And if they bring it back up again, then strike again like you are going to be doing now. While the strike is on, keep an eye on the stock market too. If it drops more than 500 points, during the each days you are strlking, then we know that it is working. And whatever you do, don't pay any attention to the the "Sissy Media" that says that you efforts are not doing any good. Becuase if they do, just keep on striking until the message is clear. WHen you strike, park your tractors at the edge of you drive with an "On Strike" sign on it, ot be parked at rest areas, places that is visable from a hill to the public eye.
Maybe you might want the, Canadain truckers, to join you as well as the regular motorists who want to join. Trucker, You can Do It!!!
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Just a little imformation, from what I heard from a driver. In Modesto, CA for their main transit system [MAX], are getting a diesel for 75-cents a gallon, to fill up their Gillig busses. Now, don't that would irritate some drivers.
- antelope803, on 03/29/2008, -0/+1Only You Trucker can send a strong message to the whole country, that you mean business. When it comes down paying $4.00 for a gallon of diesel is really being greedy, by every means. Even for a regular motorist like me, I am feeling the same pain as you do in my little Toyota pickup. Drivers should strike until, there is a "better offer" for posted on the gas signs. EXAMPLE: If the price is $4.00, don't go until the price is down to $2.49 or less a gallon, and stay firm with it. And if they bring it back up again, then strike again like you are going to be doing now. While the strike is on, keep an eye on the stock market too. If it drops more than 500 points, during the each days you are strlking, then we know that it is working. And whatever you do, don't pay any attention to the the "Sissy Media" that says that you efforts are not doing any good. Becuase if they do, just keep on striking until the message is clear. WHen you strike, park your tractors at the edge of you drive with an "On Strike" sign on it, ot be parked at rest areas, places that is visable from a hill to the public eye.
- GetShorty, on 03/17/2008, -0/+5I noticed that diesel is $3.75 here in Baton Rouge, LA. Regular unleaded is ~$3.10.
- buddy712, on 03/18/2008, -0/+2Where can I find out more about this strike and when it is going to take place?
- sportsoutlaw, on 03/19/2008, -0/+2We are providing any information we come across in replies to the above link.
Since posting this, there has been a group of truckers in Georgia who officially started shutting down today.
http://www.truckersforum.net/forum/f16/some-have-s ... - antelope803, on 03/29/2008, -0/+1Only You Trucker can send a strong message to the whole country, that you mean business. When it comes down paying $4.00 for a gallon of diesel is really being greedy, by every means. Even for a regular motorist like me, I am feeling the same pain as you do in my little Toyota pickup. Drivers should strike until, there is a "better offer" for posted on the gas signs. EXAMPLE: If the price is $4.00, don't go until the price is down to $2.49 or less a gallon, and stay firm with it. And if they bring it back up again, then strike again like you are going to be doing now. While the strike is on, keep an eye on the stock market too. If it drops more than 500 points, during the each days you are strlking, then we know that it is working. And whatever you do, don't pay any attention to the the "Sissy Media" that says that you efforts are not doing any good. Becuase if they do, just keep on striking until the message is clear. WHen you strike, park your tractors at the edge of you drive with an "On Strike" sign on it, ot be parked at rest areas, places that is visable from a hill to the public eye.
Maybe you might want the, Canadain truckers, to join you as well as the regular motorists who want to join. Trucker, You can Do It!!!
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0 diggs by antelope803 1 minute ago
Just a little imformation, from what I heard from a driver. In Modesto, CA for their main transit system [MAX], are getting a diesel for 75-cents a gallon, to fill up their Gillig busses. Now, don't that would irritate some drivers.
- sportsoutlaw, on 03/19/2008, -0/+2We are providing any information we come across in replies to the above link.
- NTFSS, on 03/20/2008, -0/+1We are gaining support and attention from alot of areas. I personal have made contact with several different organizations and companies to let them know that things must change for the trucking industry NOW... April 1st my company along with several 1000 other drivers,owners,mechanics will protest by parking our trucks at home till fuel comes down and someone listens to our voice in Washington.
1) Regulate our insurance on our equipment.
2) Regulate how much a broker can keep.
3) Put a cap on fuel so price gouging dosent occur
4) Shippers and Recievers must understand our time and equipment is worth something.
5) Recievers must pay for thier own unloading
6) We are not pallet suppliers.
On April 1st if you want change to any of these listed and I'm sure there are more we must SPEAK LOUDLY with unity in our industry. Go to myspace.com/cartracer24 sign the guest book and show you support.... Thank you and God Bless- annettekaye, on 03/25/2008, -0/+1what can i as a broker do to help i can't get shippers to go realisic and am in support but what would help
- antelope803, on 03/29/2008, -0/+1Only You Trucker can send a strong message to the whole country, that you mean business. When it comes down paying $4.00 for a gallon of diesel is really being greedy, by every means. Even for a regular motorist like me, I am feeling the same pain as you do in my little Toyota pickup. Drivers should strike until, there is a "better offer" for posted on the gas signs. EXAMPLE: If the price is $4.00, don't go until the price is down to $2.49 or less a gallon, and stay firm with it. And if they bring it back up again, then strike again like you are going to be doing now. While the strike is on, keep an eye on the stock market too. If it drops more than 500 points, during the each days you are strlking, then we know that it is working. And whatever you do, don't pay any attention to the the "Sissy Media" that says that you efforts are not doing any good. Becuase if they do, just keep on striking until the message is clear. WHen you strike, park your tractors at the edge of you drive with an "On Strike" sign on it, ot be parked at rest areas, places that is visable from a hill to the public eye.
Maybe you might want the, Canadain truckers, to join you as well as the regular motorists who want to join. Trucker, You can Do It!!!
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0 diggs by antelope803 1 minute ago
Just a little imformation, from what I heard from a driver. In Modesto, CA for their main transit system [MAX], are getting a diesel for 75-cents a gallon, to fill up their Gillig busses. Now, don't that would irritate some drivers.
- kirby99, on 03/20/2008, -0/+1GREAT. Both my husband and my dad are truck drivers. My dad owns his own business and my husband is an over-the-road driver. I know they would join in, and I'd even join in with my personal truck. If we don't protest they are just going to keep raising them.
- BaneMaler, on 03/25/2008, -0/+1There's a war on people with the very region we get our fuel from, hence the absurd fuel prices. Maybe people will think twice about warmongering when they see how it affects the hard working Americans across the country. I'm going to be stocking up this evening because I think you guys should have pulled this a long time ago. Remind the government who they are working for. I support you 100%! You guys need to be posting some videos on YouTube and spreading the message better on the blogs.
- powerbroker9426, on 03/25/2008, -0/+1BioDiesel...make your own
- NTFSS, on 03/26/2008, -0/+1April 1st Is getting big
People,I want to personally thank each and every one of you for your support. Calls are pooring in and so are emails. We have thousands of drivers on our side. Time is drawing near and we must continue to reach out to our brothers and sister that haven’t herad of the shutdown. We know some just won’t go home and we are willing to except that.We dont want anyone getting hurt especially our own.Please do not promote any volience. We want thr American people to see us in a different light. We are the backbone of this country. We are professional drivers and business men and women. Please continue the push with the media and chatter on the c.b. it is working.Alot of media have already started looking at us now is the time to show we are united in this to change the way we are treated in our industry. Thank you again and God Bless you all.myspace.com/cartracer24- sarg8, on 03/28/2008, -0/+1I believe in your cause I have a Dodge Cummings diesel 3/4 ton pick up and for just one quarter of a tank of fuel today it coast me $44.00 if that is not a real nut cracker. I can only try to think how this effects you truckers. I am going to park my truck at the same time you all do I will start riding my motorcycle to work. God Bless each and every one of you.
Don Onley
dmsgt8@cfl.rr.com
- sarg8, on 03/28/2008, -0/+1I believe in your cause I have a Dodge Cummings diesel 3/4 ton pick up and for just one quarter of a tank of fuel today it coast me $44.00 if that is not a real nut cracker. I can only try to think how this effects you truckers. I am going to park my truck at the same time you all do I will start riding my motorcycle to work. God Bless each and every one of you.
- pst31, on 03/27/2008, -0/+1I say GOOD LUCK guys, I'm sure you will have the Americans behind you!! Just remember you are the backbone of our great country and if we all band together and hold firm somebody will have to stop and listen to the voice of the people. May God bless all of you as you try to help. You will have my support.
- antelope803, on 03/29/2008, -0/+1Only You Trucker can send a strong message to the whole country, that you mean business. When it comes down paying $4.00 for a gallon of diesel is really being greedy, by every means. Even for a regular motorist like me, I am feeling the same pain as you do in my little Toyota pickup. Drivers should strike until, there is a "better offer" for posted on the gas signs. EXAMPLE: If the price is $4.00, don't go until the price is down to $2.49 or less a gallon, and stay firm with it. And if they bring it back up again, then strike again like you are going to be doing now. While the strike is on, keep an eye on the stock market too. If it drops more than 500 points, during the each days you are strlking, then we know that it is working. And whatever you do, don't pay any attention to the the "Sissy Media" that says that you efforts are not doing any good. Becuase if they do, just keep on striking until the message is clear. WHen you strike, park your tractors at the edge of you drive with an "On Strike" sign on it, ot be parked at rest areas, places that is visable from a hill to the public eye.
Maybe you might want the, Canadain truckers, to join you as well as the regular motorists who want to join. Trucker, You can Do It!!!
Reply to this comment
0 diggs by antelope803 1 minute ago
Just a little imformation, from what I heard from a driver. In Modesto, CA for their main transit system [MAX], are getting a diesel for 75-cents a gallon, to fill up their Gillig busses. Now, don't that would irritate some drivers.
- antelope803, on 03/29/2008, -0/+1Only You Trucker can send a strong message to the whole country, that you mean business. When it comes down paying $4.00 for a gallon of diesel is really being greedy, by every means. Even for a regular motorist like me, I am feeling the same pain as you do in my little Toyota pickup. Drivers should strike until, there is a "better offer" for posted on the gas signs. EXAMPLE: If the price is $4.00, don't go until the price is down to $2.49 or less a gallon, and stay firm with it. And if they bring it back up again, then strike again like you are going to be doing now. While the strike is on, keep an eye on the stock market too. If it drops more than 500 points, during the each days you are strlking, then we know that it is working. And whatever you do, don't pay any attention to the the "Sissy Media" that says that you efforts are not doing any good. Becuase if they do, just keep on striking until the message is clear. WHen you strike, park your tractors at the edge of you drive with an "On Strike" sign on it, ot be parked at rest areas, places that is visable from a hill to the public eye.
- antelope803, on 03/29/2008, -0/+1Only You Trucker can send a strong message to the whole country, that you mean business. When it comes down paying $4.00 for a gallon of diesel is really being greedy, by every means. Even for a regular motorist like me, I am feeling the same pain as you do in my little Toyota pickup. Drivers should strike until, there is a "better offer" for posted on the gas signs. EXAMPLE: If the price is $4.00, don't go until the price is down to $2.49 or less a gallon, and stay firm with it. And if they bring it back up again, then strike again like you are going to be doing now. While the strike is on, keep an eye on the stock market too. If it drops more than 500 points, during the each days you are strlking, then we know that it is working. And whatever you do, don't pay any attention to the the "Sissy Media" that says that you efforts are not doing any good. Becuase if they do, just keep on striking until the message is clear. WHen you strike, park your tractors at the edge of you drive with an "On Strike" sign on it, ot be parked at rest areas, places that is visable from a hill to the public eye.
Maybe you might want the, Canadain truckers, to join you as well as the regular motorists who want to join. Trucker, You can Do It!!! - antelope803, on 03/29/2008, -0/+1Just a little imformation, from what I heard from a driver. In Modesto, CA for their main transit system [MAX], are getting a diesel for 75-cents a gallon, to fill up their Gillig busses. Now, don't that would irritate some drivers.
- jgstew, on 03/29/2008, -0/+2Details on a protest to be held tomorrow: http://digg.com/business_finance/Truckers_to_prote ...
- COMPACTION, on 03/30/2008, -0/+2***** IS SCREWING US!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- NTFSS, on 03/31/2008, -0/+1We are The American Trucker...
Good Morning All,
I've have had a very Long weekend. I'm glad this week has arrived. I've had several calls over the weekend from news media outlets. Bloomburg was probably the biggest so the word is still traveling at the speed of light. I hear alot of' I'm waiting to see what happens. If we all wait to see what evreyone else does we will accomplish nothing. We have to shutdown and make a stand. Now is the time to take action. If we dont speak for ourselves who will the ATA,OOIDA. They care enough for us to wash thier hands of this protest. But send them your money they will speak on impotant issues. I'm tired of paying Lumpers to unload my truck,I'm tired of high insurrance, I'm tired of waiting to for hours in a dock with no pay, Brokers keeping money that was intended for fuel. We should all be tired and it is time we let them know. By now everyone knows about the protest. But we need to keep on the support. My own local news station reported last night on this but they have it wrong. This protest isnt a one day protest. This protest is all week and longer if needs to be.This protest is not aimed at the public we want public support. This protest will be the biggest protest ever accomplish by the American Trucker and we plan to speak loudly. God Bless you all thank you for your support.
myspace.com/cartracer24 - NTFSS, on 03/31/2008, -0/+1Tommorrow April 1st 2008 we will make a difference. The American Trucker cannot continue to operate with fuel high,rates low and the cost of everything else involved in our industry of doing business. We have the national new media picking this up as we speak.We are prepared to talk. We will be heard!16000 port driver involed with the I.W.W. ARE PREPARING TO STOP April 2nd and thousands of independent owners and drivers have already stop or going to be stopped by tomorrow morning.So join us now and turn your key off in the car,truck,tractor, what ever you drive and stand with the American Trucker and say ENOUGH IS ENOUGH, VISIT MY PAGE SIGN THE GUESTBOOK AND SHOW YOU SUPPORT. Thank you for your support and God Bless you all.. myspace.com/cartracer24
- lilboutalot, on 04/01/2008, -0/+0I really hope the truckers can pull together and make this strike happen. You guys have my support, I'm sick of the gas prices too!
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