Convoy

A fearless yet conflicted trucker who leads the convoy and becomes a reluctant hero. He dodges arrests, outsmarts police stings, and inspires the others with a willingness to challenge authority. Duck’s pragmatism and stubborn grit anchor the group’s morale.

Duck’s friend who travels with the convoy and arrives at Rafael’s Glide-In for a tense, charged encounter. She is independent and sharp-witted, navigating the car’s breakdowns and uneasy alliances. Melissa’s presence adds tension and potential romantic friction to the journey.

Duck’s sometime girlfriend who works as a waitress at Rafael’s Glide-In. She’s practical and observant, providing a brief human moment amid the convoy’s chaos. Violet’s reactions ground the story in personal relationships within the larger revolt.

A long-time convoy member who leaves to be with his wife and newborn, later captured by Wallace as bait. He embodies the complexities of loyalty, family, and the toll of ongoing conflict. His arrest becomes a catalyst for the others to push back harder.

A loud, tough trucker who adds humor and grit to the convoy. He embodies the rough-and-ready morale of the group, often lightening tense moments with bravado. Pig Pen’s presence reinforces the sense of a tight-knit, self-reliant crew.

The main antagonist who extorts truckers and relentlessly pursues Rubber Duck. His menace comes from aggression, cunning, and a willingness to bend the law to trap the convoy. Wallace embodies the oppressive authority the drivers oppose.

New Mexico’s governor who becomes a strategic ally, weighing how to use the National Guard without wrecking public order. He represents political calculus in crisis, offering limited support to Rubber Duck’s cause. His involvement adds a layer of official tension to the rebellion.