In 100 years of hauling food and other supplies to Newfoundland, truckers say they have never failed to meet demand and they don’t expect that to change now.

Jean-Marc PIcard, executive director of the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association, acknowledges that COVID-19 has exposed some vulnerabilities and forced industries to re-think their operations, but the Atlantic Canadian supply chain can withstand the times.

Oceanex, a major shipper, is reducing its capacity and losing millions because of the situation.

The Truckers Association is reassuring the province that their industry has the capacity to deliver the goods as it has for many years through many challenges, such as the rail disruptions in mainland Canada.

He says they face challenges every day but always find ways to deliver.