Vaccine Mandates & Supply Chain Interruptions

According to the American Trucking Association, the approaching COVID vaccine requirements are worrisome. In a new press release, the ATA states more than 80 million Americans will be impacted by a mandate that requires trucking companies with over 100 employees to ensure employees are all vaccinated or that each unvaccinated employee is tested for the virus weekly.  Not doing so could cost companies anywhere from $1,000 to $136,000 per incident.

While the new vaccine mandates are not effectively immediately, a new rule is predicted to happen sooner rather than later. Some projections allude to just a few weeks before it is implemented. These new requirements, according to the ATA, are feared for they could interrupt the supply chain and place undue burdens on the industry. There have already been a few public protests by truck drivers against the vaccine mandates. 

Protecting our drivers and making sure our customers continue to receive the superior service we have always provided remains a top priority for Millis Transfer. Rest assured...we will do everything possible to ensure our drivers have access to all needed health care amid the least amount of disruption. For more information on the new COVID vaccine requirements and Millis Transfer, please give us a call at 1-800-937-0880. 

About Millis Transfer

Millis Transfer, Getting It There © since 1936, has an impressive service record earning dozens of “Carrier of the Year” and safety awards, two Best Fleet to Drive For nominations and recognition as a Certified Top Pay Carrier for more than 14 years. Headquartered in Black River Falls, Wis., the company has grown to an 800+ truck carrier primarily operating east of the Mississippi River. Extra perks for Millis drivers include a maximum pay rate of 47-58cpm, beautiful and well- maintained equipment, as well as a long list of amenities and benefits.

Maintenance facilities and drop yards are also strategically located throughout the company’s operating area. Its sister company, Millis Training Institute, offers five school locations that provide students with quality training in order to earn their CDL-A license. To learn more, please visit www.millistransfer.com or www.mtidriving.com.