Truckers are still on the road, but the closure of businesses has forced them to log a lot of miles without a load to pay for them.

Truckers play a critical role in keeping food and supplies rolling amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but drivers at a Manitoba truck stop say it isn't always easy.

Manitoba's auditor general says the province's oversight of large trucks and other commercial vehicles is inadequate.

A long-time truck driver hopes Manitoba's new mandatory entry-level training for commercial truck drivers will lead to improved safety on the roads.

The province is looking at mandatory minimum training for truck drivers in Manitoba but the industry is concerned it won't go far enough.