this article's title is; when the trucks stop, its over, and if you haven't noticed that's in process;

Systemic risk. I guarantee that most ordinary folks have no idea… When the truck’s stop rolling, it’s over. If trucks stopped moving all across our land, within a short period of time nearly all Americans would be in a life-threatening situation from major delivery shortages.

70% of all freight that is moved in the U.S. is done by truck. You (we) depend on that ‘stuff’ for our survival.

A major disruption in truck travel would immediately impact seven major industries. It would bring America to its knees within days due in part to “Just-In-Time” manufacturing, zero-inventory, and the fact that our modern way of life is entirely dependent upon unimpeded distribution chains.

(UPDATED! Given the current events at this time (Jan-2022), I’ve added a video (below) from an Angry Canadian Truck Driver, warning everyone – for your information.)

Here’s the original post from 2014:

The other day we had to take the long drive into the city. While on the freeway, Mrs.J commented how there were so many trucks – I mean a-lot of trucks (18-wheelers) on the road. She was right. They were with us the entire way. An endless parade of trucks. The ‘life-blood’ of the system that keeps most of us alive!

I pointed out that what we were looking at is metaphorically the same as blood vessels in our bodies. Carrying the nourishment, goods and supplies which enable the existence for most of us...........read more.........