The head of the BC Trucking Association says COVID-19 transmission rates for essential service drivers who have to cross the US border are low. Dave Earle says workers and their employers are doing everything they can reduce the risk of exposing their families when they come home.
He says they've had to adapt by doing things like packing their own food to minimize interactions south of the border.
Earle adds everyone understands the importance of keeping the supply chain going, so enhanced screening protocols are also in place.