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‘Trucking was never easy’: Manitoba drivers logging ’empty miles’ during pandemic
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Manitoba truckers are used to dealing with floodwaters this time of year, but COVID-19 has put a different kind of roadblock in their way.
They’re are still on the road these days, and many Canadians have a newfound appreciation for all things 18 wheels — as they keep our grocery stores shelves stocked and carry critical personal protective equipment to frontline workers.
But it’s not business as usual. A large amount of the businesses truckers serve — restaurants, retail stores and event centres, for example — have closed, leading to a slow unraveling of Canada’s supply chain.
That means more and more drivers are logging “empty miles,” traveling without a load to deliver. “Load ‘A’ that used to get me to ‘B’ that used to get me to ‘C’ just
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