Truckers planning a three-day protest around Washington, D.C., beginning October 11, 2013, say they want to draw attention to industry hardships and their dissatisfaction with federal political leaders. The group, known as Truckers for the Constitution, plans to slow traffic on the Capital Beltway while calling for officials to act in accordance with the Constitution.

The drivers cite low wages, high diesel prices, federal fuel-efficiency standards, anti-idling laws and other industry requirements among their concerns. They also object to government surveillance, federal debt and what they see as a decline in constitutional protections. In language reminiscent of the early Tea Party movement, the group argues that disrupting commerce is necessary to get lawmakers’ attention.

Coordinator Earl Conlon said trucks would travel three lanes deep on the beltway’s inner loop at the 55-mph speed limit, leaving a lane open for emergency vehicles. He suggested that motorists displaying a supporter designation would be allowed through and threatened a roadblock if police interfered. Organizers said they hoped to keep the protest peaceful, though its effect on traffic would depend on turnout. A similar trucker protest in 2007 caused less disruption than feared.

Earlier accounts of the group’s political demands differed. Promoter Zeeda Andrews had discussed seeking President Barack Obama’s impeachment, while Conlon said he wanted officials accused of violating their oaths arrested. He cited allegations concerning U.S. support for Syrian rebels and proposed using a citizens’ grand jury. An update to the second report said truckers were **no longer planning to arrest members of Congress**. The group’s flyer also labeled Obama, Secretary of State John Kerry and Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham “domestic enemies.”