What happens if the trucking productivity of a state drops in half, does that mean some things can't be delivered and they will prioritize food? Could enough people even get sick to not have enough drivers? Sincere question. When I was at the grocery store they seemed to have plenty of supply, but it was a matter of the trucks getting it to the store, and as soon as they did it was all bought up and another 12 hour wait for the next truck delivery.
P.S. Maybe the current drivers should be temporarily allowed to haul two trailers like in Canada on long haul routes.
Truck typically are not susceptible to the virus with the exception of very old diesels that cough very frequently and dirtily. They sometimes have to pull over and rest for a day.
It is the hardest job in the world. Hopefully there is less stupid traffic for a while.
That's what I'm saying, I'm kind of worried if lots of them get sick just being part of the general population, the productivity plummets.
They are exempt from driving hour requirements, weight and log books. They do haul doubles and triples in several states but once they leave local distribution center doubles would be ridiculous. They won't fit on roads or parking lots.
Truckers are as susceptible as anyone else. If we take action now and dramatically curtail our interaction over the next few weeks (or months?) I don't see it being a problem. If nothing was done then eventually it very well could become one.
You hit on the weak link in the food supply - truckers and grocery workers to stock the shelves.
I talked to a young woman today who was super stressed out and ready to quit her job. Now extrapolate that to every minimum wage worker unloading palettes from trucks and stocking shelves from midnight until 6 am.
If they start getting sick or quitting there will be nobody to put food on the shelves. We are running on very thin ice right now.
Chill