On this episode of Canada Calling with Jimmy Mac, Joanne Ritchie delivers well-earned shout-outs to the unsung heroes of the highway—Canadian truck drivers navigating wildfire zones, detours, and long hours to support emergency relief efforts during one of the country’s worst wildfire seasons.

She also tips her hat to Alexey Khorev, named Canada’s Top Driver by Samsara’s 2025 Connected Operations Awards. With a jaw-dropping score of 107 out of 100, Khorev proves that excellence behind the wheel is alive and well in the Great North.

Then, Jimmy digs into two curious headlines: