Here is an article on the Independent Truckers, looks like they are also feeling the pinch with higher diesel prices. Looks like the independents can not pass along higher fuel prices via Sur Charges.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080301/...ers__trouble_2
Back in the 70's when we had the long lines for fuel, the government lowered the speed limit to 55, most people did not like it, but it sure saves some fuel. What ever happened to the fuel companies that touted shale rock and water injection? Didn't the Germans in WWII make diesel from coal?
Along with better mileage auto's, it seems there are plenty of options, we just need to get the government off its slow moving butt and do several constructive things to help the US Economy.