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Are US truck drivers going on strike starting Oct. 1, 2026?

Fearful posts claimed truckers were planning to strike over high fuel costs, which would cause food and supply chain shortages.

Are US truck drivers going on strike starting Oct. 1, 2026?

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Fearful posts claimed truckers were planning to strike over high fuel costs, which would cause food and supply chain shortages.

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