As many of you know, CherryCoBiz recently celebrated MeidasTouch on my YouTube Creators page for their powerful approach to digital activism. If you haven’t checked that post out yet, you can find it here: MeidasTouch: Digital Activism with Punch. But today’s post is different. This isn’t a celebration. This is a wake-up call.

This is where Reverb meets V-Trucker.

As the wife, daughter, and proud granddaughter of a trucking legacy, my roots in this community run deep. And when I saw the latest MeidasTouch breakdown — Trump Quickly WRECKS the Lives of his TOP SUPPORTERS — I knew it had to be shared here. This isn’t just political commentary. This is a warning siren for the very people keeping this country rolling.

? The Reality Check Over 80% of truck drivers voted for Donald Trump. And now? They’re being thrown under the bus — hard.

The video (linked below) walks through collapsing freight rates, spiking blank sailings, and incoming job losses. Here are a few key takeaways:

The average 7-day van rate per mile dropped by 40%, and it’s still falling.
Over 80 blank sailings were reported in April 2025 alone, surpassing the 51 during the worst of COVID in May 2020.
Hundreds of layoffs are underway at truck plants in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Major ports are reporting near-total elimination of outgoing freight starting in May.

Craig Fuller of Freight Alley didn’t mince words: “The hurricane is still offshore.” And when it lands, truckers will be the first hit. COVID-level supply shocks are already being seen, and trucking leaders are warning that this could be worse than 2020.

? Wake Up, Folks This isn’t a partisan dig. It’s a plea: Please tell me you didn’t vote for this. And if you did, that’s okay. That’s human. But don’t stay there.

Some will say, “It’s the global economy,” or “Everyone’s struggling.” And yes, the economy is complex. But policies matter. Tariffs, trade wars, and performative leadership make fragile systems weaker. This didn’t have to be this bad.

Trump said he supported truckers. Now, truckers are watching their livelihoods disappear. Grocery shelves don’t stock themselves. Medications don’t move on their own. If truckers stop rolling, everything else grinds to a halt.

? Why This Matters for V-Trucker Truckers aren’t just part of the economy. They are the economy. This is why I created V-Trucker: to give voice to the men and women who carry America, mile after mile.

V-Trucker is a dedicated page on CherryCoBiz.com, designed to support trucker health, advocacy, awareness, and more. I can’t wait to see how many ways V-Trucker can be used to share good, helpful information with those who seek it. It is just me behind CherryCoBiz — I do it all with heart and soul. V-Trucker is still growing, and while we don’t yet feature stories from real drivers, I hope to build that space over time as the community grows. For now, it’s my way of spotlighting the issues that matter most. If you’re a trucker, or love one, this page is for you.

This moment affects families like mine. It affects communities like yours.

I believe we must face the truth, even when it’s hard. I want to talk about the real impacts of political choices — and I will continue to resist the spin. Don’t let a flashy rally or a joke from a stage fool you. Watch the numbers. Watch the layoffs. Watch the lives being impacted.

? Watch the Full Breakdown MeidasTouch lays it all out in their newest video:

Trump Quickly WRECKS the Lives of his TOP SUPPORTERS (YouTube)

? Rolling Forward with Awareness I believe we can protect our communities — but only if we’re honest with ourselves. If you’re a trucker, married to one, or simply care about the food on your table and the supplies you depend on — this matters.

This isn’t about blame. It’s about clarity.

I’ll keep rolling with truth. I’ll keep fighting for better.

Want to help protect this industry? Share the video. Talk to someone. Start the conversation. Every voice counts — and every mile matters.

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