Truckers Receive Masks and Discounted Hotel Rooms During Coronavirus

The Hard Reality of Trucking and Coronavirus

It's no secret that truckers have always been an essential part of America's backbone, and that fact has been further emphasized with the steady spread of COVID-19 across the United States. The trucking industry has been a critical part of keeping states sufficiently stocked with paper products, groceries, PPE, and other essential goods directly related to Coronavirus relief.

But although the 3.5 million professional truckers in this country have been working steadily amid possible virus exposure, multiple rules and regulations changes, uncertain availability of meals and rest stops, and other obstacles, more resources are pulling together to make sure truckers are taken care of while the U.S. continues to battle the virus.

FMCSA to Distribute 1 Million Masks to Truckers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced an initiative to provide 1 million free masks to truckers nationwide.

"FMCSA has been working with states, industry stakeholders and motor carriers to distribute 1 million protective face masks for truckers, which were provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency," the agency wrote in a statement.

The list of distribution locations continues to expand, with dates and sites currently set up throughout Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, New York, and Texas. Dates and locations for mask hand-outs can be found on the FMCSA website. The administration is also working to provide widespread testing for truckers in high-volume areas.

Drury Hotel Offers Discounted Rooms, Meals in 27 States

Drury Hotels, a private, family-owned hotel chain that has 150 locations across the U.S., has stepped up to help take care of truckers during a time when even finding a place to park and sleep in their trucks can be challenging. At all Drury Hotels in 27 states, truckers can enjoy discounted room rates of $59 a night through June, which includes two daily grab-and-go meals.

All but nine Drury Hotels locations also offer free parking. Drury is also offering this special rate to government, health care, and other essential workers in the transportation industry.

We Remain Open For Business

We're proud to be part of this dedicated and hard-working industry, and we are here to make sure your truck or fleet stays up and running as we continue this long journey through Coronavirus together.

Our customer service is still actively supporting customers remotely, and our parts distribution centers remain operational at standard business hours and capacity. Our e-commerce website is also open 24/7/365 to help you get what you need so you can get back on the road and stay there until the job is done. Whether it's a specific brand, part category, or part number you're looking for, we can help you find what you need, when you need it.

We are still here for you – let's do this together.