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Monday, December 17, 2012  Under public and political pressure, the state Thruway Authority board has dropped a proposal for what had it called a "modest" 45 percent increase in tolls for truckers.

Friday, November 09, 2012  The State Thruway Authority is planning to approve a toll hike for truckers as early as Friday.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Trucking companies say there is a shortage of qualified tractor trailer drivers across the U.S.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  Three New York lawmakers and a woman whose trucker husband was murdered at an abandoned gas station in South Carolina are protesting the closure of several rest stops along upstate highways.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  Several rest stops across New York are shut down and truckers are protesting the state's latest measure to deal with budget deficits.

Wednesday, January 06, 2010  Dozens of truckers plan to roll their rigs past the state Capitol this morning to protest route restrictions proposed by the Department of Transportation.

Friday, December 05, 2008  The price for a gallon of gas recently has been music to the ears of many local drivers, but not all of the motoring public is happy just yet.

Friday, November 28, 2008  Approximately 300 trucks tied up the main street through Skaneateles Friday as part of a protest against plan to ban big rigs from some rural roads.