'The lifeline of America:' Truck drivers braving coronavirus outbreak amid shortages

Mar 26, 2020 at 10:01 AM CST
The coronavirus crisis is increasing the demand for truck drivers across the country. With people panic buying and ordering more things online, the trucking industry has never been more needed to keep critical items on the shelf. The trucking industry has been troubled by a shortage of drivers since before the outbreak. The American Trucking Association estimates a shortage of about 60,000 drivers in the United States. Increased demand coupled with the existing shortage means truckers have to work longer hours. The Department Of Transportation has even loosened restrictions on how long drivers can be on the road each day so that supplies can be hauled quickly.

Mar 26, 2020 at 10:01 AM CST

The coronavirus crisis is increasing the demand for truck drivers across the country. With people panic buying and ordering more things online, the trucking industry has never been more needed to keep critical items on the shelf. The trucking industry has been troubled by a shortage of drivers since before the outbreak. The American Trucking Association estimates a shortage of about 60,000 drivers in the United States. Increased demand coupled with the existing shortage means truckers have to work longer hours. The Department Of Transportation has even loosened restrictions on how long drivers can be on the road each day so that supplies can be hauled quickly.