Impacts of COVID-19 on Expedited Trucking

Lawrence

Founder
Staff member
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As of this writing, the COVID-19 (also known as the coronavirus) pandemic has ground much of the U.S.—and global—economy to a halt.

Several states have issued full lock-down orders, causing most businesses to close except those deemed as essential services, such as healthcare facilities, grocery stores, pharmacies, and transportation companies. Many restaurants are still open but only for take-out or delivery.

And last week, most automakers announced plant shutdowns for the foreseeable future.

These are uncharted waters for many industries, including expedited trucking.

So, what are some of the impacts on expediting? What can you expect to see in the coming weeks?

I reached out to four industry veterans to get their outlook and any advice they might have on how to navigate these uncertain times. Here’s what they had to say.

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ATeam

Senior Member
Retired Expediter
Interested to know what has changed since this article was first published.
 

Ragman

Veteran Expediter
Retired Expediter
Interested to know what has changed since this article was first published.
Nothing has changed here in Michigan except some autoworkers are making ventilators. In fact, some of the restrictions have gotten stricter.
 
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