Among many things, the pandemic has reminded society how indispensable professional drivers and their work are to our everyday lives. With businesses shut down and people sheltering in place, commercial drivers have gone beyond the call of duty to continue transport of essential goods from warehouses across the country to the shelves of our local stores, hospitals, clinics and front doors.
As the pandemic continues, even with the vaccine roll-out, the demand for the delivery of vital goods and services continues at an unprecedented scale. Our recent analysis found freight, tractor-trailer and long-haul fleets in and around Chicago consistently driving more miles each month than before the pandemic.
