What a Government Shutdown Would Mean for Trucking
Every few handful of years, we hear about how Congress is arguing about debt ceilings and deficits and trying to avert a government shutdown, with sometimes that government shutdown happening. But what does it entail for drivers on the road, actually?
Day to Day Operations Will Continue
There is no such thing as a full-on government shutdown within the United States, at least not until alien invaders come and wipe the continent off the face of the Earth with its laser beams. Instead, the government will experience a partial shutdown, where it will do the bare minimum in order to maintain order.
This means that if you were hoping for the federal government to shut down so that you could drive fifty-five miles per hour above the speed limit while drinking well beyond the legal limit for a standard driver, let alone a commercial driver, you are mistaken. The various safety enforcement agencies, such as the FMCSA, will remain open and make sure that the United States’ roads are safe.
Long Term Projects May Be Shelved
At the same time, however, projects that are expected to pay dividends over many years may be put on hold until the federal government reaches a resolution. This would include programs intended to put more truckers on the road and help expand the industry, or provide more parking from the federal government.
Conclusion
To summarize, a trucker working his typical shift will likely notice no change at all, but people who are hoping to enter the industry with the help of the federal government and states that receive funding from the federal government to help support the state departments of transportation may find themselves stumbling for a few days as this all gets sorted.
In a period where “supply chain shortages” is common nomenclature within the trucking industry, having a partial government shutdown can still throw a wrench in things, but much like with the COVID-19 pandemic, the true economic fallout stemming from it would not be felt until months and years after the event transpires.
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