With a trucker shortage plaguing the nation, one seasoned driver came forward to talk with the New York Times about the health problems that affect many truckers.
When you're driving for hours on end with little time to recover, it's easy to fall ill or get into accidents. According to the New York Times, drivers also suffer from anxiety and depression due to all the stress. Fortunately, there's a nonprofit to help truckers and their families.
It is no surprise the car buying industry is facing continued struggles from the effects of the pandemic. Now, due to an ongoing protest involving heavy trucks and large semis blocking traffic in downtown Ottawa and other parts of the country, automakers are suffering to meet production goals.
During the pandemic, thousands of big-rig operators took to the highways to ensure consumers had the supplies and food they needed. But in reviewing the data for 2021, a few key concerns are coming to light. The American Trucking Association recorded a record deficit of 80,000 truck drivers last year.