It’s a fresh October edition of Canada Calling with the Owner-Operator’s Business Association of Canada (OBAC). Host Jimmy Mac welcomes Jim Park and Joanne Ritchie to talk about the latest headlines affecting Canadian drivers.

Stories Covered:

Canada’s Top Driver of the Year

Congratulations to Mario Bulacso from Steinbach, Manitoba, named 2025 Canadian Driver of the Year. With nearly two decades in the pork industry, Mario is recognized for professionalism, safety, and dedication as a livestock hauler.

Full story: https://www.trucknews.com/human-resou...

Thunder Bay’s New Truck Route

Police began enforcement October 1 on a controversial truck route designed to push trucks off what had become a residential area. Drivers in the region should plan accordingly.

Full story: https://www.trucknews.com/regulations...

Manitoba Highway Safety Tech

Manitoba adds 20 new real-time digital message boards and 19 highway cameras to keep drivers safe and informed. As Joanne says, “I’ll take a roadside digital sign over fiddling with an app on my phone any day.”

Full story: https://www.trucknews.com/health-safe...

Truck Inspection Sticker Scheme

Investigative journalism reveals a troubling scheme: a truck inspection garage was selling annual inspection decals without inspections. Even worse, the stickers came from a U.S. garage in Chicago. The scandal raises big questions about road safety and regulatory oversight.

Full story: https://www.trucknews.com/regulations...

From safety tech to fraud in inspections, Jim and Joanne unpack what this means for drivers and the industry.

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