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TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008
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Colonel Freedom
User ID: 404058
 United States
3/30/2008 5:25 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
Word on the Road -- Shutdown will be longer.
If it's anything less than a crippling strike it'll be 100% ineffective.
This needs to bring down systems, and bring civilization on the fucking brink.
Take a page from the Argentineans. And we know they don't take shit from nobody.
But I suspect the truckers won't have the backbone to pull this one off. Quoting: LouisWinthorpeIII
Wrong peckerwood. All the truckers have to shut down are the trucks that DELIVER the fuel to the truck stops. No diesel, no trucks go anywhere. |
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kw89425
User ID: 403879
United States
3/30/2008 5:54 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
Well you boys go ahead and STRIKE.
But in the end - it will hurt no one but the little guys. (that's the rest of us)
Really, what do you hope to accomplish??
Do you really think you will force big oil to reduce your diesel prices?
Won't happen.
At best, you will just get yet another government handout to help pay your fuel costs.
Just what this country needs - more handouts. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 314653
this is a stupid statement by a stupid person |
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ENOUGH MEANS ENOUGH
User ID: 404134
United States
3/30/2008 7:55 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
Hell yea, my CDL Brothers and Sisters. $4.00 Dollar a gallon fuel is not only crazy but unaffordable. I remember when I started driving a truck, Fuel was $.89 per Gallon (1996). I as a person and fellow TRUCK DRIVER (I’m Proud to be)hereby supports a three (3) week shutdown. I’m a member of the Teamsters AFL-CIO L.U. 41, and this is the main subject for all of us owner-operators and Large Carriers. A (3) week shut down should bring these SKY HIGH F*cking Fuel Prices back down. We are all consumers, yet we have to deliver these products to dealerships, stores, building-sites, and etc. ENOUGH is ENOUGH,these F*cking trade agreements (NAFTA,CAFTA,INDIA,CHINA,TAIWAN,RUSSIAN,and SAFTA) are the cause and effects of all of the problems facing United States problems.
I have the BACKBONE to shutem-down. I own 87 trucks w/trailers. I'm the owner of these trucks, and when I say SHUT'EM-DOWN I mean it.... Or, I can resovle the problem by the magic bullets in my 30ot6 to the engine blocks of these trucks. I do have Insurance if you know what I mean. |
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primetime
User ID: 404136
United States
3/30/2008 7:56 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
i dont think nothing is going to come of the strike because its going to take a hell of alot of us to stick together and i just dont see it happening |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 375101
United States
3/30/2008 8:33 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
naw naw naw. all those truckers are gonna stay movin cause they cant afford to stop haulin.
there wont be no strike. |
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primetime
User ID: 404136
United States
3/30/2008 8:41 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
what needs to be done is shoot the fuckers that is allowing this fuel prices get where it is ate to be that way but bygod enough is enough |
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oldschool
User ID: 404195
United States
3/30/2008 9:24 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
Will not happen. How many times have we heard over the years that the truckers were shutting down due to fuel prices? 10 maybe 12 diffrent times. How many times did it actually happen? NONE ! Big corp is not going to shut their trucks down on april 1st. Independants might try but there is not enough of them left to do much harm. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 400170
Shut up stupid! The name anynomous coward suits you well. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 375101
United States
3/30/2008 9:31 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
word on the cb is business as usual. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 375101
United States
3/30/2008 9:32 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
some of the truckers wear astronaut diapers so they dont have to stop to go potty on long trips. |
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trucker mama
User ID: 160058
United States
3/30/2008 9:57 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
If the truckers were real, they would barricade borders & ports keeping out illegals & communist (chinese) goods. Quoting: LouisWinthorpeIII
Do a search on Teamsters Union. See what they have been battling since February 08. I think we can trust them to keep watch on the border on this one. All points covered, dear. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 336435
United States
3/30/2008 10:13 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
hello we are from Kingston tn and we support the independent truck drivers,that can not drive their trucks and feed their families. the oil companies are greedy.because there is no reason for the high prices of fuel. NOW its raping our truckers at the fuel pumps. Maybe this will get the attention of our president that loves big OIL and our Congress that not one of them was a truck driver. The only one that was from a truck family is Mr. Jim Trafficant and they sent him to prison. THE TIME IS NOW SHUT THEM BIG TRUCKS DOWN APRIL 1, 2008 Quoting: christopher FENNER 402822
Really? The devaluation of the Dollar....Increased oil consumption by China and tensions in the middle-east all account for the rising cost of fuel. The dollar has lost about 50% of it's value since 2001.
The Independent truckers will lose their jobs and the rest of our jobs will follow...and their is nothing we can do about it. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 404363
United States
3/31/2008 2:34 AM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
The truckers are really doing this. i talked to one at work the other day. he told me get water and food, because they know they can bankrupt Florida in literally two days. They are going to do it. They can't afford the gas anymore. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 384461
Somebody needs to keep the companies that do pay for there gas off the roads too . I hope they keep those on lock down too , I agree with the strike and hope the fuel companies suffer a huge loss and realize we can make a change for what we believe in . Thank you kindly for letting me talk . I hope this makes a huge difference . |
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LouisWinthorpeIII 
Self apointed knowitall
User ID: 384893
United States
3/31/2008 10:58 AM
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Word on the Road -- Shutdown will be longer.
If it's anything less than a crippling strike it'll be 100% ineffective.
This needs to bring down systems, and bring civilization on the fucking brink.
Take a page from the Argentineans. And we know they don't take shit from nobody.
But I suspect the truckers won't have the backbone to pull this one off.
Wrong peckerwood. All the truckers have to shut down are the trucks that DELIVER the fuel to the truck stops. No diesel, no trucks go anywhere. Quoting: Colonel Freedom 404058
Wrong again, your 1 day event will *NOT* be noticed.
Enjoy doing *nothing* and talking a lot about it.
Christ the writers have more backbone than you "truckers". Hell even the FRENCH shut down FRANCE when they didn't like their working hours.
Fuck you guys suck ass.
I'll be laughing at every truck I see on the 2nd on the road.
"I don't know which was scarier...the speech...or the Congress cheering it. He evoked Lincoln. Whenever a President is going to get us into serious trouble...they always use Lincoln."
-2010 |
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LouisWinthorpeIII
Self apointed knowitall
User ID: 384893
United States
3/31/2008 11:01 AM
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If the truckers were real, they would barricade borders & ports keeping out illegals & communist (chinese) goods.
Do a search on Teamsters Union. See what they have been battling since February 08. I think we can trust them to keep watch on the border on this one. All points covered, dear. Quoting: trucker mama 160058
Go to any american city, and see the tens of thousands of illegals.
Truckers failed yet again, dear.
"I don't know which was scarier...the speech...or the Congress cheering it. He evoked Lincoln. Whenever a President is going to get us into serious trouble...they always use Lincoln."
-2010 |
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ladyy
User ID: 365541
United States
3/31/2008 1:26 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
This is not a ONE Day STRIKE. It is the 1st-5th, I am a broker for freight and I know both ends of the trucking industry. They will Strike. I just wish they would all go to DC. According to a post on GetLoaded.com, DC has called for extra State Troopers in the DC area. They want to shutdown the beltway. And I have been inside the truck, and it is unbelievable the stupid ass things 4 WHEELERS do on the Freeways. For those who don't know what a 4 WHEELER IS, it is the people who drive cars. Thank God I wasn't the driver because I would have run over some of them. |
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LouisWinthorpeIII
Self apointed knowitall
User ID: 384893
United States
3/31/2008 1:33 PM
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This is not a ONE Day STRIKE. It is the 1st-5th, I am a broker for freight and I know both ends of the trucking industry. They will Strike. I just wish they would all go to DC. According to a post on GetLoaded.com, DC has called for extra State Troopers in the DC area. They want to shutdown the beltway. And I have been inside the truck, and it is unbelievable the stupid ass things 4 WHEELERS do on the Freeways. For those who don't know what a 4 WHEELER IS, it is the people who drive cars. Thank God I wasn't the driver because I would have run over some of them. Quoting: ladyy 365541
time will tell, if you can pull off a 4 day event that'll be a "nice start" but really, come on the writers went six months!!!!
"I don't know which was scarier...the speech...or the Congress cheering it. He evoked Lincoln. Whenever a President is going to get us into serious trouble...they always use Lincoln."
-2010 |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 349509
United States
3/31/2008 1:42 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
bump for 1st |
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NuckinFutz!
User ID: 92580
United States
3/31/2008 1:44 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
Quoting: Anonymous Coward 403819
A quote from the article:
“Even back in the 1970s, when we saw nearly 100 percent of truckers participating in strikes, it did not lower fuel prices,” Johnston said.
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 371987
United States
3/31/2008 1:51 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
This is not a ONE Day STRIKE. It is the 1st-5th, I am a broker for freight and I know both ends of the trucking industry. They will Strike. I just wish they would all go to DC. According to a post on GetLoaded.com, DC has called for extra State Troopers in the DC area. They want to shutdown the beltway. And I have been inside the truck, and it is unbelievable the stupid ass things 4 WHEELERS do on the Freeways. For those who don't know what a 4 WHEELER IS, it is the people who drive cars. Thank God I wasn't the driver because I would have run over some of them. Quoting: ladyy 365541
You have any freight moving tomorrow? Getting any calls? I know I am. All of my freight is covered for tomorrow. There have been over a dozen strikes in the past 10 years or so. No one ever notices. This one is getting more attention, but there are so many drivers that either won't participate or know nothing of a strike. My trucks will be running tomorrow, and the choice is left up to my drivers. There will always be a truck to run because when the trucks get scarce the rates go up, and money talks. When the rates go up, they compensate by passing it on to everyone in the long run, including the truck drivers. I wish it would make a difference, but it won't. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 368225
United States
3/31/2008 2:03 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
Read & weep  .
[ link to www.landlinemag.com]
It's happening. Stock up on food & other neccessities tomorrow.
A quote from the article:
“Even back in the 1970s, when we saw nearly 100 percent of truckers participating in strikes, it did not lower fuel prices,” Johnston said.
I think the problem for the truckers is that an effective wedge between big business and small business has been achieved in this industry. The Truckers Union is now little more then a big business rubber stamp and the small independents don't have enough clout to be felt in a short strike.
The mixture of slow down and work stoppage is just confusing and frustrating, and those who do strike will end up feeling deserted by their fellow truckers who didn't, Its to bad once upon a time the truckers showed the country how to unite for change now I am afraid they are no longer capable of uniting. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 160058
United States
3/31/2008 2:43 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
This is not a ONE Day STRIKE. It is the 1st-5th, I am a broker for freight and I know both ends of the trucking industry. They will Strike. I just wish they would all go to DC. According to a post on GetLoaded.com, DC has called for extra State Troopers in the DC area. They want to shutdown the beltway. And I have been inside the truck, and it is unbelievable the stupid ass things 4 WHEELERS do on the Freeways. For those who don't know what a 4 WHEELER IS, it is the people who drive cars. Thank God I wasn't the driver because I would have run over some of them.
You have any freight moving tomorrow? Getting any calls? I know I am. All of my freight is covered for tomorrow. There have been over a dozen strikes in the past 10 years or so. No one ever notices. This one is getting more attention, but there are so many drivers that either won't participate or know nothing of a strike. My trucks will be running tomorrow, and the choice is left up to my drivers. There will always be a truck to run because when the trucks get scarce the rates go up, and money talks. When the rates go up, they compensate by passing it on to everyone in the long run, including the truck drivers. I wish it would make a difference, but it won't. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 371987
Don't be so sure you brokers don't wind up finally getting Regulated. Thanks for your NON-Support. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 160058
United States
3/31/2008 2:47 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
If the truckers were real, they would barricade borders & ports keeping out illegals & communist (chinese) goods.
Do a search on Teamsters Union. See what they have been battling since February 08. I think we can trust them to keep watch on the border on this one. All points covered, dear.
Go to any american city, and see the tens of thousands of illegals.
Truckers failed yet again, dear. Quoting: LouisWinthorpeIII
I am well aware of the "illegals" situation. There are legal government documents to be found, stating why the illegals are being brought in by the truckloads. The money bag is being expanded to fit the need. You know, allow them to have all these benefits.
Do a search, it will shock the chit out of you to realize this is a delieberate movement! |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 392839
United States
3/31/2008 2:50 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
You need to shut down for at least a month. Stay home, grow some lettuce...eat canned chili...play with your kids...SHOW THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do not succumb to their shit. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 160058
United States
3/31/2008 2:51 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
Read & weep .
[ link to www.landlinemag.com]
It's happening. Stock up on food & other neccessities tomorrow.
A quote from the article:
“Even back in the 1970s, when we saw nearly 100 percent of truckers participating in strikes, it did not lower fuel prices,” Johnston said.
I think the problem for the truckers is that an effective wedge between big business and small business has been achieved in this industry. The Truckers Union is now little more then a big business rubber stamp and the small independents don't have enough clout to be felt in a short strike.
The mixture of slow down and work stoppage is just confusing and frustrating, and those who do strike will end up feeling deserted by their fellow truckers who didn't, Its to bad once upon a time the truckers showed the country how to unite for change now I am afraid they are no longer capable of uniting.
I began a new post to add updates of any news out there for this week, it was ignored. Buried. It's kind of hard to keep up when this forum moves s ofast, I understand that. But what we need IS support. Not hearing all the naysayers:(
Mama |
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Richard
User ID: 404817
United States
3/31/2008 3:01 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
I say lets back all the truckers who go on strike and take Our country back. Even if you dont drive a truck stay home for 3days to help them out. God bless the U.S.A !!!!!!!! |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 369709
United States
3/31/2008 3:03 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
TRUCKERS ARE A GIANT FAIL. |
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 404814
United States
3/31/2008 3:06 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
If you could write and speak proper English maybe you could make some more money. |
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ProvenPatriot
User ID: 385499
United States
3/31/2008 3:22 PM
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Dad's an Operation MGR for a local truck line. Lot's of o/o. He's asked his drivers about it and half say they've not even heard anything. Someone needs to yell louder.
I went ahead and filled up and bought a weeks food, just in case.
Kinda want to see them pull it off for the week - Need a big fix of DOOM.
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Anonymous Coward
User ID: 396880
United States
3/31/2008 3:41 PM | | Re: TRUCKER STRIKE April 1ST 2008 | Quote |
Here's something interesting from Harrisburg, Pa, today! I don't know how to do this - embed stuff. This is youtube. If someone can fix it please. Lots of truck horns....
Convoy of Truckers in Harrisburg - Part 9
00:37 From: roberths
Views: 55
Convoy of Truckers in Harrisburg - Part 8
01:26 From: roberths
Views: 94
Convoy of Truckers in Harrisburg - Part 7
00:45 From: roberths
Views: 26
Convoy of Truckers in Harrisburg - Part 6
00:46 From: roberths
Views: 24
Convoy of Truckers in Harrisburg - Part 5
00:30 From: roberths
ETC. |
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ProvenPatriot
User ID: 385499
United States
3/31/2008 3:51 PM
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Here's something interesting from Harrisburg, Pa, today! I don't know how to do this - embed stuff. This is youtube. If someone can fix it please. Lots of truck horns....
Convoy of Truckers in Harrisburg - Part 9
00:37 From: roberths
Views: 55
Convoy of Truckers in Harrisburg - Part 8
01:26 From: roberths
Views: 94
Convoy of Truckers in Harrisburg - Part 7
00:45 From: roberths
Views: 26
Convoy of Truckers in Harrisburg - Part 6
00:46 From: roberths
Views: 24
Convoy of Truckers in Harrisburg - Part 5
00:30 From: roberths
ETC. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 396880
Embed insructions:
Above the post entry box (after you click reply) click the "YouTube" button. Then, copy and paste your link (right behind [youtube]), click the YouTube button again - that should do it!
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