?Truckers Keep Us Fed?

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Unlike firefighters and police who many thank daily on the news nowadays(deservedly so)people like the truckers or postal workers delivering all the packages and medication to a ton of seniors or the people who are working the grocery stores or delivery people in general and so many others this country would grind to the ground. The working class is what this country is about. Not just actors getting sick or sports stars. Their work is on hold. We the normal guys and gals are who will be counted on to get us through this. Whoever you see out working today is doing something to make this country function. Remember that right now and appreciate it and when this is hopefully over in the future ,never forget how important we all are to each other.
 
:banghead: This is just foolish ... risking accidents by letting drivers move without any hours of restrictions is not an answer to help save lives. I would refuse to drive over regulations myself. I've seen what can happen and risking safety to solve another issue is no solution.

State, National Orders Lift Restrictions On Trucking Hours To Deliver Virus Supplies

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Trucks get fuel at a gas station in southern Indiana.
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Gov. Eric Holcomb signed an executive order Friday meant to help get groceries and medical supplies to Hoosiers during the coronavirus outbreak. It lifts restrictions on the number of hours commercial truckers can drive.

Truck drivers can usually work up to 14 hours a day with a mandatory 10-hour rest. Now, they can complete a delivery of food, consumer goods and emergency supplies no matter how long it takes. The governor's executive order mirrors a move by the federal government to lift regulations.

https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/s...virus-supplies


https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulation...ce-regulations


Drivers may work no more than 60 hours on-duty over seven consecutive days or 70 hours over eight days. And they need to maintain a driver's log for seven days and eight days after, respectively. Drivers may be on duty for up to 14 hours following 10 hours off duty, but they are limited to 11 hours of driving time.

 
'BUY THEM A MEAL': Truck drivers can't purchase food at drive-thrus due to the size of their vehicles and dining rooms at fast-food restaurants nationwide are closed, making it difficult for them to find places to eat.

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Sheriff’s station pleads for help for truckers who can’t get food from drive-thrus amid COVID-19

LOS ANGELES - Following the closure of dine-in services at many fast-food restaurants amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station in California issued a plea on Facebook asking anyone who can to assist truck drivers who are unable to purchase food at a drive-thru due to the size of their vehicles.

The sheriff’s station said that once fast-food chains began limiting their dining room access, leaving drive-thru access as the only means to purchase food, “it has made it more difficult for our truck driving friends to find places to eat.”

“If you happen to be sitting in your car eating because the dining room is closed, or going into a drive thru and see a truck driver attempt to pull on a door, please ask if you can buy them a meal,” the sheriff’s Facebook post read.

The post went on to say that many fast-food restaurants don’t allow walk up, or take-out services, leaving limited options for hungry truck drivers, many of whom drive long distances and are in need of warm meals.

“These drivers are the ones driving across the state/country to make sure your stores are stock, and the restaurants have food. The least we can do is buy them a meal to show our appreciation!” the post read.

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted mass closures of non-essential businesses, adhering to the advice of health officials who are urging the limitations of large crowds and social gatherings.

On March 16, the White House suggested that public gatherings be limited to no more than 10 people for the next 15 days, while the CDC recommended canceling or postponing in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the U.S.
 
?TOILET PAPER CHAOS: The stolen truck was filled with 18,000 pounds of bathroom paper products.?

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Police find stolen tractor-trailer full of toilet paper

NEW YORK - Deputies with a North Carolina sheriff's department discovered a stolen 18-wheeler with 18,000 pounds of commercial bathroom paper products including toilet paper.

It happened on Wednesday in Guilford County.

Sheriff's deputies had followed the truck to a warehouse a short distance off of Interstate 40 in Whitsett, North Carolina.

Deputies say the 53-foot Hyundai dry-van trailer had been reported stolen and was being used to transport the toilet paper.

Police said they had not made an arrest yet but the investigation was continuing.
 
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