{"id":2911,"date":"2020-05-22T18:50:24","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T18:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cantruck.ca\/poll-truck-driver-pro-gets-major-image-boost-during-covid\/"},"modified":"2025-01-10T16:45:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T16:45:14","slug":"poll-truck-driver-pro-gets-major-image-boost-during-covid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cantruck.ca\/fr\/poll-truck-driver-pro-gets-major-image-boost-during-covid\/","title":{"rendered":"POLL: Truck Driver Pro Gets Major Image Boost During COVID"},"content":{"rendered":"

Truck drivers have arguably never been so admired by the public as they are now according to a new poll by Abacus Data for Trucking HR Canada.<\/p>\n

In a webinar hosted by Abacus on Wednesday, the market research firm reported that essential role truck drivers have played in keeping the economy afloat during the COVID-19 crisis has helped boost the image of the industry.<\/p>\n

The survey of 1,800 people showed that 54% Canadians have a positive impression of trucking companies, whereas only 27% have a favorable view of the airline industry. Only 5% had a negative view.<\/p>\n

The overall impression of the sector has risen 10-15% over the past few months, the poll found. Eighty-five percent said Canada needs a strong trucking sector for the economy to be healthy.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think there\u2019s a real appreciation for the way the sector has delivered for Canadians in many ways,\u201d said David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd, I think a lot of the negatives that are often associated with truck driving \u2013 accidents, safety questions \u2013 were really not there. So, you have got this moment where people could actually empathize (with) you.\u201d<\/p>\n

The poll also revealed that 72% of those surveyed now consider trucking as an essential sector. Only 16% considered the airline as essential.<\/p>\n

Read more about the Abacus poll here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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