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Podcast: The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers
Episode: New Wheels, New Roads: Immigrant Workers Driving Canada's Trucking Industry
Description: New Wheels, New Roads: Immigrant Workers Driving Canada's Trucking Industry In Part One of this special Lead Pedal Podcast series, we explore why immigrant workers are drawn to trucking, how they enter the industry, and the early challenges they face when starting a driving career in Canada. From licensing hurdles and training gaps to cultural adjustments and workplace expectations, this episode sets the foundation for an honest, real-world conversation. This is the first step in a deeper series that will examine opportunity, exploitation, success stories, and systemic challenges affecting immigrant drivers across Canada's...