The 21st Show

Truckin’ Along: Truckers Deliver Essential Supplies During Pandemic

 

Reginald Hardwick/Illinois Newsroom

Nearly every part of the American economy has been touched by the coronavirus pandemic, including trucking. But because people still need medical supplies, hospital equipment and groceries, truck drivers are far from slowing down

Speaking to The 21st Show, Steve Wilmert, a Springfield-based truck driver, shares his thoughts on truck drivers’ role during the pandemic. 

“I realize what truck driving does for the economy as a whole,” he says. “I’ve always had the opinion everyone’s essential one way or another… everybody plays a part.”

Guests:

Steve Wilmert, Springfield-based truck driver 

Lisa Mullings, president & CEO of the National Association of Truck Stop Owners

Prepared for web by WILL intern Sidney Madden.

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