A whopping 90% of truck drivers are gearing up to cast their votes in the 2024 presidential election. A recent poll highlights this strong civic engagement among the trucking community.
Key details: The poll, conducted via the CDLlife app, had 536 truckers participating by November 4, 2024.
- 67% of truckers reported they already voted early.
- 4% planned to vote early.
- 19% were set to vote on Election Day, leaving only 10% not planning to vote.
Context: In the 2020 presidential election, overall voter turnout was 66%, marking a high not seen since 1900.
This level of participation is noteworthy considering the 2020 election had a similar trend among truckers, with 75% backing Trump, reported Pew Research Center.
What truckers are saying: "I had my ballot with me on the truck," said one driver. Others shared how they managed to vote amid their busy schedules, even organizing routes to ensure they could make it to the polls.
**Bottom line:** The enthusiasm among truckers underscores their active role in shaping the political landscape this election year.