The Trucking and Transport Industry
Manitoba truckers keep our grocery stores shelves stocked and carry critical personal protective equipment to frontline workers. 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.
In-Home Service Technicians
In-home service technicians such as electricians, plumbers and the cable guy are facing difficulty in adapting to restrictions due to Coronavirus too. Materials originating from Asia and Italy are in limited supply as quarantines ramp up, and social distancing is tricky when entering someone’s home.
However, these services are considered essential, and it seems the honour system is in place for following restrictions due to Coronavirus.