Our roads and bridges are in shambles, crumbling from decades of neglect. The American Society of Civil Engineers handed U.S. infrastructure a dismal C- in 2021, and progress since then? Barely a blip. Here’s the grim reality:
America’s infrastructure is collapsing under its own weight, and it’s not just an inconvenience—it’s a crisis hammering our economy, inflating prices, and jeopardling chaos in our daily lives. Picture yourself stuck in gridlock, watching semi-trucks inch along, burning fuel, and missing deadlines. This isn’t just frustrating; it’s a stranglehold on our supply chains. The American Trucking Associations revealed in 2024 that traffic congestion bleeds the trucking industry a staggering $95 billion annually in lost productivity. That’s money siphoned from businesses, spiking costs for everything from your morning coffee to your new phone—costs you’re forced to swallow.
Crisis
Nearly 40% of U.S. bridges are over 50 years old, groaning under modern traffic.
One in five miles of highway is in poor condition, riddled with potholes and cracks.
Gas taxes, the main funding source, can’t keep pace with the damage, especially from heavy trucks hauling 70% of the nation’s freight.
Ports and railways, critical for moving goods, are choking too. In 2024, ports like Los Angeles and Long Beach smashed cargo records but buckled under pressure. Why? A toxic mix of outdated equipment, labor shortages, and inefficient processes left ships waiting weeks to unload. Railroads face similar woes—delays and capacity constraints that stall freight and disrupt supply chains. Every delay means higher prices and emptier shelves for you.
The trucking industry is a pressure cooker ready to burst. Carriers are drowning, with operating ratios as high as 95%—spending nearly every dollar earned just to stay afloat. Here’s what’s crushing them:
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Fuel, maintenance, and insurance devour profit margins.
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A 90% annual turnover rate, per the American Trucking Associations, driven by brutal hours, low pay, and lack of respect.
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Driver shortages and high turnover leave trucks parked, snarling deliveries.
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Could streamline logistics with transparent tracking but faces regulatory hurdles.
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Promise lower fuel costs but are stalled by inconsistent policies.
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Could ease driver shortages but are hamstrung by federal restrictions, thanks to union pushback.
This isn’t about politics or any one figurehead—it’s about your paycheck, your groceries, and your future. We need bold action to rebuild roads, modernize ports, and cut the red tape stifling progress. That’s where you come in. Sign the petition for your sake, not President Trump’s. Your signature can demand:
- Investment in roads, bridges, and ports.
- Policies that unleash innovative tech.
- An end to cronyism blocking progress.
Don’t let America’s infrastructure crumble further. Act now—sign the petition today and help build a stronger, more resilient future for all of us!
Sign the petition today for your sake, more so than President Trump’s.
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