One Month without Trucks

Within the first 12 hours

Fuel becomes scarce Manufacturing delays an product component shortages Hospitals and nursing homes begin to run out of food and medical supplies U.S. mail and other package delivery services come to a halt

Within 1 day

Fuel availability will decrease, which leads to skyrocketing prices and long lines at the gas station Manufacturing comes to a halt and thousands are out of work Food shortages start to develop

Within 2 to 3 days

Gas stations are completely out of fuel Without fuel, police, fire, rescue, and other public service vehicles are unable to perform duties, which further endangers public safety Container ships and rail transport is disrupted and comes to a standstill Food shortages escalate, leading to consumer panic and hoarding Essential supplies – such as bottled water, canned meat, and powdered milk – will disappear at major retailers Garbage starts to pile up, which creates breeding grounds for insects and bacteria Medical waste and hazardous material start to release toxins and infectious diseases into living environments ATMs run out of cash and banks are unable to process transactions

Within a week of trucks no longer operating

Automobile travel will come to a full halt Hospitals start to lack oxygen supplies

Within 2 weeks

Sources of clean water run dry

Within 4 weeks

The clean water supply is exhausted and water will only be safe for consumption after boiling The number of gastrointestinal illnesses increases due to lack of clean water, which further exhausts the already weakened health care system