What do you mean, they don't have strategies? Billy clubs, steel toe boots, rubber bullets, pepper spray and tear gas on day 1. Haul the truckers out of their cabs, flanked by SWAT troopers with assault weapons. Drag 'em out by their hair. They've got tons of practice doing that already. Why did the police wait for an injunction this time? Why did it take weeks to secure that injunction?

Quite a few of the goon quad types you describe are more interested in their personal freedom than beating people up it seems based on watching the Glasnost-esque live feeds from Ottawa etc

This has been quite a problem for the ruling classes

The police are highly Conservative. When "the people" represent points to the left of the government, the police state is activated. When "the people" represent points to the right of the government, it's policing by consent. It's not always a problem for the ruling class. Folks on the right complain about being persecuted, seemingly oblivious to how they've supported the persecution of their political enemies throughout history. It's a bit tedious.

And, for what it's worth, I support the rights of the truckers to protest. When they're blocking highways, it's civil disobedience, and they're subject to arrest. I just wish other protesters were treated so well.