Gas prices hit truckers hard

Gas prices have been getting a good deal of attention in the U.S. Congress, where House Democrats Tuesday failed to resurrect a bill to punish price gouging at the gas pump. Meanwhile, they maneuvered to block Republican attempts to expand offshore drilling.

The high prices are particularly hard on truck drivers. John Hausladen is the president of the Minnesota Trucking Association.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, 06/25/2008, 7:25 a.m.