Independent truckers stage rally along Houston freeway to protest low pay

[Mike]

A group of around 75 truck drivers stopped traffic along a Houston freeway for about three hours on Tuesday, protesting low cargo rates and high maintenance costs.

The drivers, mostly independent owner-operators, parked a long line of trucks along the right shoulder of the 610 East Loop in Houston, forcing police to shut down the freeway during afternoon traffic.

“What happened this afternoon after 2 p.m., we received reports of about 75 commercial vehicles blocking the 610 Loop, we responded with officers and got the trucks off the freeway and onto an adjacent parking lot,” said Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo during a press conference after the protest ended.

Independent truckers stage rally along Houston freeway to protest low pay

A group of 75 owner-operators said they were protesting broker fees and high maintenance costs.

freightwaves.com

 

[Duck]

What's the point in blocking traffic if you're just going to move as soon as Johnny Law shows up?

Not that I agree with this stupidity but if you don't even have as much balls as the BLM guys in Missouri or the feral heathens in North Dakota pipeline territory, don't bother.

 

[GAnthony]

maybe they need better brokers?

 

[Rigjockey]

Nothing makes people want to support your cause more, like making their day more difficult!

 

[Sinister]

Is it me or is part of being "independent" the ability to command more money for your services than a company driver?

I think maybe these bozos missed the whole idea.

 

[Humble pie]

Is it me or is part of being "independent" the ability to command more money for your services than a company driver?

I think maybe these bozos missed the while idea.

I’m right there with you. These guys are clowns

 

[ironpony]

I’m right there with you. These guys are clowns

They've also got court dates...

 

[Humble pie]

They've also got court dates...

And apparently no bond money