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Carola Guerrero De León

Houston's Trucking Companies Begin to Feel the Impact of U.S. Port Strike; 'We Can't Move Anything'

Dockworkers strike at the Bayport Container Terminal in Seabrook, Texas, on October 1, 2024. (Credit: Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images)

Houston trucking businesses dependent on the Port of Houston are beginning to feel the effects of the ongoing dockworkers' strike, according to KHOU. Tamika Pinson, known as the "Port Queen" for her significant business there, is one of those affected.

Pinson and her husband, Jacob Jeffrey, who operate J&B Transport, are facing major disruptions as the strike halts their operations. "It's impacting us because we can't move anything," Jeffrey said, highlighting the financial strain the couple is experiencing as a result.

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