Truckers to hold South Dakota protest over fuel prices

The Associated Press

4/17/2008

PIERRE, S.D. — The Pierre City Commission has approved the route for a convoy of truckers who are upset by high fuel prices.

An estimated 100 to 200 drivers are expected to stage the demonstration on April 28.

Pierre resident Brian Frahm is helping organize the convoy, which will pass by the state Capitol.

Frahm said the convoy will include tractors but no trailers.

Frahm said it'll be an orderly event, and none of the trucks will enter the Capitol grounds.

The truckers will gather after the demonstration at a local park for speeches by several guests.