On this edition of Canada Calling, host Jimmy Mac is joined by the Owner-Operator’s Business Association of Canada (OBAC) to cover three big stories making headlines in Canada’s trucking and transportation world:

Historic Recovery – A piece of joint aviation history has been found: the stolen Amelia Earhart statue from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. Although damaged, the 700-pound copper sculpture is likely repairable and will return to its rightful place honoring Earhart’s legendary 1932 transatlantic flight.

Air Canada Strike – Flight attendants went on strike over unpaid work, drawing comparisons to the same struggles many truck drivers face. Like drivers, attendants weren’t being compensated for essential duties outside of “on-the-clock” time. The strike ended with attendants winning their demands — what lessons can trucking learn from this?

Truck Safety – OBAC discusses truck rollovers, what causes them, and how drivers can prevent these dangerous incidents. From shifting loads to road conditions and driver reaction times, safety starts with awareness.

Tune in for news, insight, and analysis from OBAC on the issues that matter most to Canadian drivers.

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In this edition of Canada Calling on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Joanne Ritchie of OBAC and Jim Park to celebrate the Canadian trucking industry's efforts to unite like never before.

From coast to coast, drivers, carriers, and industry leaders are working together to tackle challenges, share solutions, and strengthen the future of trucking in Canada. Hear firsthand how this movement is building momentum and why unity is the key to long-term success.

On this episode of Nemo Nation, Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac are joined by Jim Park and Joanne Ritchie of the Owner-Operator’s Business Association of Canada (OBAC) for a powerful conversation about cross-border collaboration in trucking. As leaders and longtime advocates within the Canadian industry, Jim and Joanne discuss the urgent need for unity—not just within Canada’s provinces, but across North America. From aligning regulatory goals to supporting drivers on both sides of the border, they explore how trucking can be a unifying force in today’s divided world. It’s time to answer the call—for connection, cooperation, and common purpose.