Even though they don't hold many numbers as far as being represented asw much as other interest groups, they do have a say. By voting for candidates in with an agenda that is favorable in some ways, but does not represent their views, the truckers only contribute to the ever-present bureaucracies that are in power.
If you question my integrity and my education, and want to test me rat - bring it. I am a bookworm usually, but if you step up, you'd better have an encyclopedia at hand.