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Sunday, March 22, 2020

Truckers Are Keeping American Supply Chains — and Americans — Alive

Groceries began reappearing on American store shelves this week, thanks to the strength of a supply chain that includes farmers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers — all of whom are literally risking their lives to stay on duty.

A crucial part of that supply chain is the American trucker, who makes sure that goods are delivered in a timely fashion. That is always the case, but it is especially true in the sudden global emergency we face today.

The U.S. Census Bureau reported last year that 3.5 million Americans are employed as truck drivers. Many work long hours, and a disproportionate number of them are military veterans.

They are on the front lines once again.

The American Trucking Association (ATA) noted Sunday:

Major national crises tend to expose underlying truths about society that otherwise go unnoticed during life’s regular routines. They reveal the individuals among us who are truly essential to upholding the high standard of living we’ve collectively come to expect. They remind us of America’s unsung heroes.

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16 comments:

Anonymous said...

To our real Heros the truckers NOT the Troopers.

Sherry said...

GOD BLESS them all......they are hard working people!

JW said...

To any truckers reading the comments: THANK YOU!

Anonymous said...

Wife

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

The gov is a dem. Open your eyes The upper parts of Maryland are full of them, Why cant the eastern shore break off from the upper part of Maryland. We are smart people, here on the shore we don't need the upper shore to speak for us. Most of what we have seen going on with or President steamed from this state. Sen. Chris Van Holter an outhers This has been a nasty state for a long time. I don't want to be on board with them.

Anonymous said...

Always have , but they get treated like SHHHT by Govt !!!!!

Anonymous said...

Virtually everything you own was moved on a truck,cut the truckers some slack they deserve a break.

Anonymous said...

Amen 317

Anonymous said...

If you bought it, a trucker brought it

Anonymous said...

People should quit going to PA and spending money there if they want to close the rest stops for truckers.

Anonymous said...

Trucking sucks that's why there is a shortage !!! The Veterans
will tell you !!! I was one 40 years , I know !!!

J.C. said...

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Anonymous said...

Praise to the truckers, farmers, etc. They all work together to feed America.

Anonymous said...

And for Nothing $$$ !!! The Best people are the Poor ones

Anonymous said...

What good is a stocked grocery store if you make everyone sit in the house in a futile effort?