Record shipping orders are projected this year as online purchases skyrocket amid the coronavirus pandemic.

It's been a bumpy road for truckers since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Long haul truckers who drive the supply chain by delivering food and other essential goods are often missing meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The provincial government is funding the installation of portable toilets at several commercial vehicle pull-outs, inspection stations and chain-up spots throughout the province.

Truckers, and others who are exempt from the border closure and the mandatory 14-day isolation period for returning travellers, are still required to continually self-monitor for symptoms and practise proper self-isolation measures.

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.

Like in much of the economy, overall demand in the trucking industry is down. 

Scott Thomas is disappointed Saskatchewan is allowing commercial trucks hauling goods needed during COVID-19 outbreak to stay on the road longer than the maximum regulated hours.

The Saskatchewan government is temporarily modifying hours of service regulations for commercial truck drivers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With limited access to places to eat, shower and re-supply, many have put their lives on hold to ensure Canada's supply chain remains open.