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A survey conducted by St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) revealed widespread public misunderstanding of the risks drivers face while on the road and the lack of safety nets available to them.
“With 72% of the U.S. supply chain dependent on trucks, driver health and financial stability directly impact logistics resilience,” says Courtney Niemann, executive director of SCF. “Every mile, every delivery and every long night on the road—America’s truck drivers go above and beyond to keep our country running. At SCF, we are committed to stepping in when illness or injury forces a driver off the road so families don’t fall through the cracks.”
Key takeaways:
- 37% of Americans believe truckers lose $10,000–$24,999 in income if sidelined for just one month due to illness or injury.
- 43% were unaware that most independent drivers lack paid sick time or leave benefits.
- Nearly 40% of drivers are believed to face serious metabolic and cardiovascular health issues, including diabetes and heart disease.
- 39% of Americans personally know a truck driver who spends four or more days away from home per trip, with most drivers getting only 1–6 days at home between long hauls.
