Railway strike could put increased pressure on truckers across Canada
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The Saskatchewan Trucking Association is the latest to sound the alarm over the impending railroad strike, saying it will put more demand on an already stressed industry.
The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) is the latest to sound the alarm over the impending railroad strike, saying it will put more demand on an already stressed industry.
A potential stoppage at Canada’s two largest rail companies is now just hours away. Unless deals are reached or the federal government steps in, rail service at both CN and CP Rail will grind to a halt just after midnight.
That could put even more stress on truckers.
Roughly 70 per cent of Saskatchewan’s imports are transported by rail with the remaining 30 per cent moved by truck.
“Our economic advantages, which are our exports … the trucking industry is proud to be part of that and move it,” STA executive director Susan Ewart said. “I don’t think that (truck drivers) can do it all alone.”
Ewart said the ability to provide aid may vary across the sector, depending on which companies can better weather the storm.
“A smaller carrier may not be able to sustain that as long as a larger one might be able to,” Ewart said. “And some of them may not have additional capacity as far as trailers.”
Using trucks as an interim alternative to rail road shipments means the cost of goods will increase significantly, and Ewart believes the bill will fall to the public.
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