In a show of support for former President Donald Trump, a group of truckers has initiated a boycott of deliveries to New York City.
This protest comes in response to a civil fraud judgment that fined Trump $355 million and imposed business restrictions on him and his sons.
Led by a trucker, Chicago Ray, this movement aims to demonstrate opposition to the court ruling and stand in solidarity with Trump.
While the extent and impact of the boycott remain uncertain, it has garnered significant attention and support within the trucking community.
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The Call for a Boycott
The call to boycott deliveries to New York City originated from Chicago Ray, a prominent trucker and right-wing influencer. Taking to social media, Ray shared a video expressing his conversations with fellow truckers who pledged to refuse loads destined for the city.
The video gained substantial traction, amassing over 7 million views before being removed. Ray’s message resonated with many truckers who share his support for Trump and his discontent with the court ruling.
Ray’s video was not the only declaration of opposition to the fraud ruling. Another trucker, known as The Disrespected Trucker, took to the platform X to express his vow of not making any deliveries to New York City.
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‘Zayy The Truck Driver’ also joined the chorus, citing not only his disagreement with the court ruling but also his dissatisfaction with the driving conditions and restrictions on truckers.
The Court Ruling and its Consequences
The boycott stems from a civil fraud judgment issued by Judge Arthur Engoron in the Manhattan Supreme Court.
The ruling ordered Trump to pay $355 million in damages and imposed business restrictions on him and his sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. The judgment was the result of a case brought by the New York Attorney General’s office, which accused Trump and his organization of submitting false financial documents and inflating their net worth to secure favorable loans.
Trump denounced the ruling, labeling it as “election interference” and warning of further repercussions for New York City.
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The financial impact of the judgment, coupled with the business restrictions, could have far-reaching consequences for Trump’s enterprises and his ability to conduct business in the city.
Additionally, the court ruling has garnered significant attention and sparked a spirited response from Trump’s supporters, including the trucking community.
The Truckers’ Perspective
Chicago Ray and other truckers participating in the boycott express their unwavering support for Trump and their frustration with what they perceive as unjust treatment of the former president.
Ray’s video highlights the challenges truckers face when entering New York City, emphasizing the difficulty of navigating the city’s congested roads.
He asserts that the boycott is a way for truckers to make their voices heard and to demonstrate their solidarity with Trump.
Ray claims that a significant majority of truckers, approximately 95 to 96 percent, support Trump. While the exact number of truckers participating in the boycott is unclear, the movement has gained significant attention within the trucking community.
The hashtag #TruckersForTrump trended on social media platforms, reflecting the level of engagement and support for the boycott.
Potential Implications for the Transportation Industry
The success and impact of the truckers’ boycott on deliveries to New York City remain uncertain. If the boycott gains traction and a substantial number of truckers refuse to transport goods to the city, it could lead to a tightening of capacity for loads originating from New York. This tightening of capacity would be reflected in FreightWaves’ SONAR platform, affecting both outbound and inbound tender reject indexes.
Moreover, the TRAC lane rate for routes such as Columbus, Ohio, to New York City may witness an increase in the average price per mile for transporting dry van goods. The boycott could disrupt the transportation industry’s supply chain and necessitate adjustments in logistics and distribution strategies.
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