South Asian drivers
Our Changing Face: Driver demographics are changing. They must.
In recent years, a significant share of truck drivers include those who have crossed borders in their career paths -- immigrants, Temporary Foreign Workers, and new Canadians all. In particular, a massive share of those who turn wheels for a living now wear turbans rather than the traditional trucker cap.
The Changing Face of Trucking: A demographic shift
TORONTO, Ont. -- Immigrants from South Asia have accounted for a massive shift in the demographics of Canada’s truck drivers, according to an unprecedented research project conducted by Newcom Media’s editorial teams, drawing on more than 25 years of Canada Census data.
How well do you understand South Asian drivers?
I was disappointed when I read headlines about the “Indian” driver who was criminally charged for the horrific Saskatchewan accident that involved the Humboldt Broncos’ team bus. If guilty he should face justice, but I’m not sure where he was born has anything to do with it. I’m guessing if the driver were Italian it would not have been mentioned.
