Jul 13, 2020No truckers, no peace.by Anne Balay The Federal Motor Carriers Safety Agency (which regulates interstate commerce and truck drivers) sent a message to truckers and their companies on July 9th. They let drivers know that if they are delayed by protests or violence, they can extend their driving hours without penalty. …Black Lives Matter4 min readBlack Lives Matter4 min read
May 20, 202018 Wheels and a Unionby Anne Balay There are more than 100 semi-trucks parked along Constitution Avenue facing the White House. The public learned about them when they pulled their air horns during Trump’s latest press conference. Though he said this was a gesture of support for his programs, it doesn’t take a genius…4 min read4 min read
Dec 8, 2019American Truckers are in Crisis and it’s a Queer Issue.by Anne Balay, author of Semi Queer: Inside the World of Gay, Trans, and Black Truck Drivers. When LGBTQIA+ activists and policymakers set our priorities, too often we focus on white, middle-class, educated folks. …Trucking5 min readTrucking5 min read
Nov 17, 2019A Truck Driver’s Me TooA Truck Driver’s Me Too A few years ago, I drove a Semi Over The Road for five months. At the time, I was a 53 year old white woman with a PhD, and a bumpy career path. I loved driving the truck — the feeling of power it gave…Trucking13 min readTrucking13 min read