Some Early Effects of the 2020 Pandemic on the U.S. Trucking Industry
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, researchers and data analysts explore the economic environment as well as public health issues. They look at every area of the economy to see how shelter-in-place orders have affected businesses and individuals. Every important detail is examined. In the realm of trucking and shipping fleets, some companies have experienced a surge in activity while others are cutting hours. When economic analysts consider this type of traffic, they must include the use of diesel exhaust fluid in their observations. About DEF Large trucks, including big delivery vans and semi-trucks, use diesel fuel and are also required to use products like BlueDEF. The exhaust fluid, commonly called simply DEF, drastically reduces harmful emissions from diesel fuel. Owners and managers of trucking fleets often keep a supply on hand at company locations. Drivers and service technicians then can top off the substance as needed and never risk running...