HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Many folks are practicing social distancing by working from home. However, WZDX News spoke with a few truckers who who still have to hit the road.
Everett Williams worked as a trucker for at least 15 years. Now, he's a trucker in a different way. He's a yard jockey who lives in Florida, but works in Georgia.
Williams says for him, not much has changed since the Coronavirus.
"The only thing that's really changed is that there are not that many individuals of people, or cars," says Williams.
Truckers are also considered essential personnel. They are an exception to stay at home.
"With all the patrolman and everything you gotta have your permission and paperwork," says Williams.
As far as sanitation, they've managed to have sanitizers on hand. However, Williams says the low amount of products is normal to him based on his experience.
"Just like the grocery stores, the truck stops are low on products and everybody's stockpiling," says Williams.
Williams' friend Kasmon English is headed to Alabama Sunday. He's also a trucker. English says working overnights and weekends can be stressful.
"It's tough being an over the road driver. It's real tough. Especially for older people," says English.
He also tries to level out work time and family time.
"I stay out for like three weeks or two weeks, and maybe come home one week," adds English.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, there are about 2 million or more truckers in the U.S.