Independent truckers’ protest erupts across several states
Violence and blockades mark a two day trucker protest against high fuel costs and low speed limits. Delaware police arrest protest leader John Sassi on concealed weapon charges. other drivers face scattered gunfire vandalism and tire slashings as fleets pressure authorities.
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Congressional Committee
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Illinois truck strike passes first day without major incidents
Illinois roads remained open as a two day truckers strike showed no major incidents. A 12 hour pump blockade in Springfield and a 45 minute tie up in Effingham were the only notable disruptions. Fuel sales fell 25 to 40 percent at several stops, with most drivers peaceful according to officials.
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Midwest Truckers Association
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Roadway Center
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Strike shows limited impact on trucking industry
The two day shutdown by independent truckers caused little disruption to the U S trucking sector, the Department of Transportation reported. Checks found lighter traffic in five states Pennsylvania South Carolina Florida New York and Ohio during the stoppage as Transportation Secretary Claude Binegar met with a new advisory council of truck operators and stop owners.
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