The road construction is especially causing some big problems for truck companies.
Construction throughout the area isn't just putting drivers at a standstill; it's slowing down semis, costing those companies big bucks.
"Logistically it's a nightmare. We transport a lot of oversize loads, farm machinery manufactured in the quad cities," said Aaron Tennant, President, Tennant Truck Lines.
Orion business owner Aaron Tennant said his drivers have changed their routes because of the construction.
"They have to drive on city streets rather than staying on the interstates which is a bit of a safety issue and a time concern as well," said Tennant.
Kevin Betcher drives a truck and said getting his cargo from Davenport to Moline is a huge hassle.
"Its hard to get a wide load around anywhere so you're adding an hour everyday just trying to get out of the quad cities or back in the quad cities on the Illinois side," said Betcher.
"We've been paying about 20% more in over time… we do consume about 150,000 gallons of diesel fuel a month," said Tennant.
That comes to a grand total of $800,000 a month in diesel.
"Sitting in construction takes time, takes time away from the drivers and from us making a paycheck and it back up traffic a lot more," said Betcher.
Tennant Truck Lines is dealing with the cost issue for now and it looks like it's going to be a long summer for drivers.
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