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Anti-vaccine-mandate protest in the works for US truckers, drivers claim
→ Read the August 31, 2021 Update: Here's what's happening so far... A trucker-founded anti-vaccine mandate protest is seemingly in the works for the end of this month according to several trucker social media groups. If carried out,...
Two men involved in Florida highway protest charged under new anti-riot law
Two men accused of attempting to block a busy exit ramp in Tampa, Florida, are now facing charges under a new anti-riot law. On July 13, Julian Rodriguez-Rodriguez, 30, Maikel Vazquez-Pico, 39, were arrested after taking...
‘No Vax Trucks!’ — Watch as protesters block a big rig they believe is hauling vaccines
Canadian protesters angered over stringent COVID-19 isolation requirements are barricading roadways and lashing out a truck drivers trying to cross. This week, groups of protesters set up highway blockades to cry out against the Nova Scotia...
Newly signed Florida law cracks down on highway protesters, protects drivers acting in self-defense
On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into a law a bill to increase penalties against highway protesters and to strengthen protections for drivers who injure or kill a person participating in a protest on a roadway.
Bill would increase penalties for protesters who block roadways in Mississippi
Lawmakers in Mississippi are pushing forward legislation that would significantly increase the punishment for people who block public roadways. Republican Senator Chad McMahan recently proposed "The Freedom of Roadway Act" (also known as SB 2283) in...
Program trains truckers how to stay safe if they get stuck in a protest
A safety training provider has created a course specifically tailored to help keep truck drivers safe if they encounter highway protests.
Truckers are weighing in on the current chaos at the Capitol and opinions are divided
As protesters storm the US Capitol building, truck drivers have taken to the CDLLife App to share their differing opinions on the matter, proving that it takes all kinds to keep the trucking industry running. On Wednesday,...
Wisconsin city could enact road closures, curfew, as it braces for possible unrest
The city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is preparing for protests in response to the expected announcement of a charging decision in the police shooting of Jacob Blake. On January 3, City of Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian and...
2020: A look back at a transformative year in trucking
As this year starts to fade into the review mirror, we are reminded of the monumental moments that have occurred during 2020. We have navigated through a global pandemic, a massive human rights movement, and...
The first COVID-19 vaccines shipped out Sunday morning thanks to truck drivers
The nation’s first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine were loaded onto semi trucks and shipped out early Sunday morning. On December 13th at around 8:25 a.m. three FedEx, UPS, and Boyle Transportation trucks pulled out of...
Protesters lock themselves to axle of semi truck
Two protesters locked themselves to the axle of a semi truck in Minnesota on Thursday. The incident happened on December 10th north of Palisade on the Mississippi River. The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Department said the activists are aiming...
We have arrived at the ‘Second Wave’ of COVID-19 and truck drivers are STILL on the front lines
As a second wave of COVID-19 prompts a series of new shutdowns and guidelines, one thing hasn’t changed - truck drivers are still on the front lines. From trouble getting food due to restaurant restrictions, to getting...
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