Often, people take things in life for granted and we do not stop to count our blessings, which is important now more than ever to do so. So as Driver Appreciation Week comes to an end, we want to make sure we acknowledge all the hard work and effort that goes into being a truck driver. Being a truck driver does not only consist of driving a massive truck delivering goods from place to place but incorporates a variety of factors. These include having a strong work ethic, determination, numerous responsibilities, and a clear sense of the road.
Here at Boerman not onl
y do we appreciate our drivers every day, but we consistently count on them to finish the job efficiently while making sure our customers satisfied with their move. Performing both local and long-distance moves, we have a long list of qualified drivers. When it comes to moving locally, in and around the Chicago suburbs, we have a total of 14 capable drivers. We also have we have 27 intelligent and competent long-distance drivers, moving across the US. All our drivers not only spend long hours on the road but sacrifice time away from their family to get the job done. We recognize all the hard work that our drivers put in and we cannot thank them enough.
So what makes truck drivers so important? Their contribution to society.
To the surprise of many, the trucking industry is truly the backbone of our economy! The trucking industry has a massive influence on almost every industry in the country, making a huge impact on the economy. In fact, 80% of the US strictly relies on truck drivers for the delivery of everyday goods like food, gas, and raw materials. Most of these items are vital to everyday life and without the delivery of these items, the US would be in big trouble.
In addition to adding over $600 billion dollars to the US national annual revenue, the trucking industry also employs over 800,000 people, giving drivers the chance to receive education through their commercial driver’s license training and have opportunities to earn a stable living and benefits. By providing employment to thousands of Americans and delivering the essential products we use every day, the economy would surely diminish without truckers.
What would happen if trucks stopped?
Being that truck drivers are fundamental to everyday life and the overall health of the economy, if trucks were to stop, the impact would be close to catastrophic. Since the majority of food that is delivered to grocery stores comes from trucks, there would be a distinct food shortage everywhere, causing people to stockpile food and large amounts of panic.
Now especially with COVID-19, hospitals and healthcare workers are relying on the regular deliveries of essential supplies like medications, syringes, PPE equipment, oxygen supplies, and much more. These supplies could possibly mean life or death in some situations and without them, the impact would be felt immediately. Not to mention the amount of water treatment plants across the US that count on truck drivers to deliver certain chemicals to make our drinking water clean, meaning that i
f trucks stopped plants would run out of supplies resulting in a national water shortage and even more panic.
Additionally, without trucks delivering fuel to gas stations, many people’s ways of transportation would be limited. Without fuel, many people would not be able to get to work. This could lead to larger problems like labor shortages and garbage and waste would start to pile up since garbage would not be able to be picked up.
All in all, many people might not realize just how much their life is affected by truck drivers. Truck drivers tend to be underappreciated and we celebrate Driver Appreciation Week is to make sure truckers know we see all the hard work they do to make sure we keep living our everyday life. There is a common phrase “Without Trucks, America Stops” that is often seen on bumper stickers or even t-shirts, but this is not just a phrase, but a reality to everyone everywhere. So remember to Thank a Driver! #NDAW
