Trucking History – February 2022

FEB. 7, 1974

Following truck protests and work stoppages, an agreement between government officials and a six-man team of truckers was reached. It allowed for owner-operators to add a temporary 6% fuel surcharge to freight fees and guaranteed truck stops would receive additional fuel to meet trucker demand.

FEB. 13, 1987

“Over the Top” starring Sylvester Stallone is released. The movie’s main character, Lincoln Hawk (played by Stallone), is a long-haul truck driver who tries to win back his son, while competing for an arm-wrestling championship. The movie earned $11.5 million in the U.S. and Canada.