re: Truck Drivers Say They Won’t Deliver To Cities with Defunded Police Departments

I drove western 13 before going back to school. Had one load to Detroit. Here's how it will work. Large distribution centers on the perimeter of the no delivery zone. Here is how I was instructed to deliver Christmas boxes for Detroit department stores. Stop at the 76 Truck Stop, take a nap, shower whatever. At 11pm, get in your truck and head into Detroit. Take this exit, at the end of the off ramp turn left at the light. Do not stop or pick anyone up. Drive to our signs and stop at the gate. !2 foot tall Chain link fence with razor wire across the top. Two guards came out ...checked my shipping docs, gate open, I drove in and stopped at the next gate. Six guards and dogs were in that compound. "Do not get out of your truck." They dropped the landing gear, disconnected the air and lights, pulled the fifth wheel pin. Front gate opened ..."Follow the golf cart to the back lot, we'll put you in slot and come get you when you trailer is empty. Woke me up at 3am, hooked me back up, told me how to get on the highway and do not stop until I saw the 76 Truck Stop sign.

I had more security in that compound than when I had a load of explosives. MY only restriction there was to call in every 2 hours to let them know where I was located. Today it would all by GPS tracking.