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CTA Survey Shows Federal Relief Needed as COVID-19 Severely Straining Trucking Industry
CTA Release: While public support and appreciation for truck drivers during the COVID-19 crisis remains unprecedently high, a recent survey by the Canadian Trucking Alliance shows that federal aid is now required to provide much needed relief to trucking companies whose operations have been severely strained by the impact of the pandemic.
CTA rolls out ‘Dispatches’ podcast
‘Dispatches’ podcast, available on iTunes and Soundcloud.
Students salute drivers helping ‘everyone get through these tough times’
Dear drivers,
Junior High students praise hard work of commercial drivers
Dear truck drivers of Alberta
Edmonton Fifendekel locations offering free breakfast sandwich coupon for drivers
Edmonton restaurant chain Fifendekel is offering coupons for free breakfast sandwiches for commercial drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
St. Albert Junior High student thanks commercial drivers
Dear Alberta Motor and Transportation Association:
Grade 8 students pen thank you letter to truck drivers
Dear truck drivers:
Public Health Agency of Canada Issues Non-Medical Mask Policy for All Essential Workers Crossing the Border
CTA News Release: The Canadian Trucking Alliance was informed today by the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) that the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is directing the agency, effective immediately, to implement a policy requiring all essential workers crossing the border to wear a non-medical mask or face covering and to provide drivers with a mask should they not have one.
Alberta students penning letters to Thank a Trucker
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the commercial transportation industry has been in the spotlight as drivers continue to get important goods, such as groceries and medical supplies where they need to go.
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