INDIANAPOLIS -- More than 30 truck drivers circled the Indiana Statehouse Friday morning, blaring horns to protest skyrocketing fuel costs.

The drivers from southern Indiana are calling for a mandatory federal fuel surcharge to be directed to truck owners.

Organizers said drivers are losing their trucks and livelihoods because of rising gas prices.

According to truckers, the cost to fill up was about $450 five years ago, compared to $1,150 today.

"Four thousand trucks were repossessed in the last month in this country," said driver Darrell Breeden. "Every day, trucks are abandoned at truck stops across the country because truck drivers can't make their payments and don't have the money for fuel."

"I've got about 70 people working for me. I've got 70 families that depend on me for a livelihood," said Mark Neal. "I've got to keep my people working, and I need some help."

The Indiana group plans to take part in a national truck convoy later this month in Washington, D.C., to call attention to what they consider a major crisis in trucking.