B.C. truck drivers struggle to find open restaurants due to COVID-19 pandemic The association and its partners are making sure truck drivers know the work they are doing during the coronavirus pandemic isn’t going unnoticed.“They are the lifeblood of everything that we do and I don’t think they get the credit all the time.“It’s been interesting through the pandemic, you know, that they are getting some recognition for the essential service they provide,” added Paisley.Tyler Rice is a driver and said this small gesture means a lot to those making sure products moves across the country, especially given new regulations, restrictions and the challenges the pandemic has posed.“A lot of times it’s long days… It is nice to get this level of.