Today's Trucking -- March reader survey

Tell us your thoughts about Covid-19 and trucking

The outbreak of the Covid-19 virus has led to a ban on non-essential travel at the border, closed production lines, and canceled industry events. In this month’s Pulse Survey, we want to know how Covid-19 is affecting your trucking business.

1.Do you believe truck drivers are receiving the support they need to effectively keep freight moving during the fight against Covid-19?

Yes

2.Has your trucking business needed to change any business procedures or practices since the fight against Covid-19 began?

Yes

3.Using this scale, how has Covid-19 affected your business procedures and practices? (1=Not at all; 100=Major disruptions)

100

4.How do you believe Covid-19 will affect your business in 2020?

Increased freight volumes/higher revenues

No effect

Lower freight volumes/lower revenues

5.Which of the following procedures has your trucking-related workplace introduced?

Distributed information about Covid-19

Training about business practices relating to Covid-19

Social-distancing measures (ie conference calls vs. meetings)

Limited in-person interactions with shippers/receivers

Enhanced office cleaning

Enhanced truck cleaning

Further restricted interactions with freight

Provided additional personal protective apparel (ie gloves, masks)

Provided personal cleaning supplies to staff (ie hand sanitizer)

Required office staff to work remotely

Actively monitored staff for signs of Covid-19

Other (please specify)

6.Are you worried that your business will be further affected by:

Border restrictions

Customer closures/shutdowns

Truck stop or rest area closures

Access to medical support

Disrupted equipment supplies

Disrupted fuel supplies

Lower freight demand

Higher freight demand

Employee illnesses

Employee quarantines

Other (please specify)

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