South-Asian Fleet & Owner Magazine - Spring 2019

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CONTENT SAFO / Spring 2019

Profiles by Dr. Rishi Singh

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Kamal Dhaliwal

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Sukhwinder Singh Bassi & Harvinder Singh Bassi

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Gurmukhi Singh Sohi

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Gursewak Singh

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Andy Grewal

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Harpreet Mander & Sukh Kang

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Woman in Focus Claudia Milicevic

by Dr. Rishi Singh

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Education & The Trucking Industry The Best Investment

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Driver Inc.

LIFESTYLE

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The Range Rover - Velar

by Kelly Taylor

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Bespoke Suits Style by Sarai

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SPAS - Scenic Destinations

by Jason Tchir

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OMEGA Watches

by Omega Boutique Vancouver

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by Ray Gompf

by Jag Dhatt

by Jag Dhatt

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The Shifting Demographics in Trucking

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Optimizing Driver Retention What Fleets Need to Do

Publisher: JGK Media Inc. Art Director Ranj Bhamra Photography Harjinder Nagi

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Publisher’s LETTER Change is one of those things that is constant in life. Whether we like it or not, nothing really stays the same over time. And adapting to these necessary changes is what keeps us healthy, whether emotionally, physically, or professionally.

South-Asian Fleet & Owner is a result of such a change. Over the past forty years, the dynamics of the transport industry has seen a constant transformation. No longer is the industry viewed and seen just as the driver; rather, it’s now focused on a multitude of elements. South-Asian Fleet & Owner Magazine is aimed at capturing these various facets of the industry.

From personal stories and profiles of various business leaders to relevant industry and product information, South-Asian Fleet & Owner Magazine covers it all. At the same time, the magazine is aimed at capturing the lifestyle that can be achieved in the industry, through hard work, dedication, and the right work ethic.

JGK Business Media Inc. spearheaded the dynamics of highlighting and recognizing one of the largest ethnic groups in the transport industry, the South-Asians, particularly the Punjabi speaking majority, who have become a dominant force in the industry, which keeps our economy moving. Make no mistake however; South-Asian Fleet & Owner Magazine is for all backgrounds because after all, the industry as a whole is a family.

We hope you enjoy reading the inaugural issue of South-Asian Fleet & Owner Magazine. We’ve certainly enjoyed the journey in producing it.

- Jag Dhatt

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CONTRIBUTORS

Jag Dhatt

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Ranjit Singh

Managing Director & Editor

Director, Creative & Digital

Jag brings with him over two decades of experience in leadership, strategic business development, and corporate marketing in a variety of industries. He has led corporate projects for companies such as Cummins, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, Freightliner, and Volvo.

Jag holds Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Education, and a Master’s degree in Science.

Ranjit brings with him over a decade of experience working with corporate branding, graphics, design and digital marketing. He was worked on projects for Sony, Yahoo, and Wipro as a Senior Designer and Team Leader. Ranjit has a Master’s degree in Computer Science and completed his MBA from the University of Wales, England.

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Kelly Taylor

Jason Tchir

Journalist

Journalist

Kelly Taylor is a Winnipeg Free Press copy editor and award-winning automotive journalist. He’s been a member of the Automobile Journalists’ Association of Canada since 2001. Kelly was named Automotive Journalist of the Year in 2015 and 2002, a runner-up for the same award in 2014 an 2016 and has earned consecutive Gold Medallion and Best in Newspapers awards from the International Automotive Media Competition (2015 and 2016).

Jason Tchir is a Vancouverbased freelance journalist.

He writes columns on driving and technology for the Globe and Mail. He was previously a writer for the Toronto Sun and the CBC. When not writing for the national papers, Jason likes to traveling, skiing, running, yoga and a decent Scotch.

Rishi Singh

Profiles & Translations Rishi Sngh has a rich academic history. He is a PHD from the Department of History at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK. He was awarded the prestigious Felix Scholarship to do his research at the university. He has also been the recipient of the University of London CRF Scholarship, the SOAS scholarship and the Charles Wallace Trust Scholarship. He taught History and Language courses at two prestigious Canadian Universities.

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In 2001, it was rare for a young student to come to Canada. It was in that year that Kamal Dhaliwal got the opportunity to pursue a course in Seneca College, Ontario. He got upgraded to the world-renowned York University and completed his Baccalaureate in Business Administration from York.

KAMAL DHALIWAL A Leader with Epistemic Virtues

Coming to Canada from India was also about experiencing an altogether different world. His bright, articulative mind evaluated every promising situation it encountered. Kamal was inquisitive but not naïve, daring but not foolish, spirited but not irksome. He decided to take a semester off from his University and travelled to Vancouver, Western Canada to spend time with his father’s brother. Being an electrician, his paternal uncle supported him by giving him exposure to his line of business.

Possessing a strong belief in learning by doing and being a self-motivated individual, Kamal wanted to grow his knowledge base. He was always intrigued by the trucking business and he steadily began learning about the demanding but rewarding profession.

While Kamal was living with his maternal uncle – Tarlochan Brar – in Brampton, his neighbour from Punjab, India, told him about a vacancy in a trucking business in Etobicoke. Kamal readily accepted the offer as he found the opportunity in coherence with his interest in the industry. A quick learner by nature, Kamal soon grasped the intricacies of the paper

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work involved in the back office of a trucking business. He made several friends who shared valuable information about the business from their experiences.

Every day, it took him three hours of travel to Etobicoke from Brampton by bus. When he learned about the offer of a job from his cousin, who lived in Brampton and owned a trucking business, Kamal jumped at the opportunity. He was offered a job as a dispatcher in 2003. As a highly engaged employee, Kamal began resolving major issues and proactively asked for escalation calls to be directed to him in order to understand the issues and their resolutions.

He made it a point to reach the office early to get more prospects.

Kamal’s hard work did not go unrecognized by his cousin who observed that Kamal saw work as a responsibility rather than as rank and privilege.

His cousin believed in building a diligent team and encouraged his associates to pursue entrepreneurship. In 2004, he suggested to Kamal that he should become an owner operator. At that stage, it had been only a few years that Kamal had been in Canada and besides, he was still a student! Access to capital for initial investment was challenging but he was fortunate to have an ardent supporter in his maternal uncle, who became a partner in his new venture. His cousins, who were owners of the business, aided him by foregoing their commissions which helped him get his business on its feet sooner than it would have otherwise.

Regrettably, the company’s ownership changed hands, discouraging Kamal immensely. He moved back to British Columbia leaving his truck with the new owners of the business, while advising them to sell the truck and give the money to his maternal uncle.

The new owners of the company weren’t as successful as they had hoped and requested Kamal to join them. At that time in 2005,

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recession was creeping in and it became difficult for Kamal to sell his truck. He decided to give the business his best and within no time was able to build up to a fleet of 20 trucks, his favourites being Volvosand Freightliner. His vision ensured success, progress, development, and enrichment.

He showed his team members the path to recovery during difficult economic times.

Kamal built strong relationships with his customers. He educated himself in skill sets associated with sales, finance, process management, revenue and all other aspects of a trucking company. Tarlochan Brar invested in the business and started Sun Transportation in partnership with Kamal.

Kamal’s friends have been his ardent supporters and boosted up his fleet strength

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by 12 trucks within a short period of time. One of his friends, Amritpal Sandhu from GGM school Ludhiana, India moved as a permanent resident to Canada and joined Kamal’s business. Even though at that time recession had reached its epitome, Kamal’s business survived because of his strong team.

The technological scenario was rapidly changing the trucking industry at this time. To achieve his organizational goals, Kamal realized that he needed to educate himself in modern business skills. He decided to go back to school to study Global Logistics Supply Chain: International Trade Laws, Seneca College in 2010. Soon as the course was over, Kamal returned to lead the business and applied the newly gained knowledge successfully. In 2013, his cousin, Nav Brar joined him and built a strong fleet of over 100 trucks.

Kamal believes that the environment for a trucking business was not affected by the coming of the new trade agreement, USMCA. However, he does believe that the Canadian government should have had additional consultations with the trucking industry.

The biggest challenge faced by the trucking industry is that it is heavily depended on immigrants. The younger generation in the country is not interested as much in the trucking industry, making it difficult to attract and retain talent.

For Kamal, his wife Ravneet Dhaliwal is the backbone of his life. He is blessed with one son, Abir Dhaliwal who is 6 years old. Kamal strongly believes in corporate social responsibility and provides education to the needy in Punjab. He also supports Brampton soccer leagues and does free coaching for the kids. Kamal is invested in driving results by developing the next generation of business leaders.

He believes that if one builds his/her credibility, opportunity will knock at their door. And when opportunity knocks, never miss it!

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Education & The Trucking Industry The Best Investment

Economic successes of a family, society and a nation are dependent on how educated its people are. To gain education is the ultimate virtue that helps people improve their lives. The engagement of a person with the process of gaining knowledge can lead to a comfortable life. For a community, education is the best investment for its people as it provides more job opportunities. An educated society has instilled values of collaboration, impartiality and justice.

Canada is one of the most educated countries in the world. Its educated society has been one of the causes for prosperity of the Canadian economy. Here are situated the world’s best universities and technical institutes imparting knowledge and best of skills to Canadians. The educational opportunities offered by these institutes enable Canadian citizens to compete in the global marketplace and the skills learned, lead to production of technological goods that are sold world over. In Canada, it can only be its well-educated society that will transform the world towards better.

The South Asian community of Canada has proven its metal in gaining knowledge and skills per the demand of the Canadian industry. There are several immigrants who have had to change professions either due to circumstances or out of their own volition. Gaining education in Canada surely has been the passport to their economic success. For South Asians, one of the appealing lifestyle options has been to be business owners, thus giving them boundless freedom to be successful. Many of the South Asians have chosen to be part of the trucking industry, so much so that it may not be incorrect to make an educated guess that they now control over 50% of the Canadian trucking industry. The large fleets owned by South Asians are providing job

opportunities to all levels of society, ranging from truck drivers, to owner operators, to accountants, trainers, safety advisors and maintenance team members just to name a few. The Canadian trucking industry has, with time, become more technologically advanced with the more and more applications under the umbrella of Internet of Things (IOT). With growing population and expected one million new immigrants in Canada in the next couple of decades, the industry is expecting growth in all its aspects. It won’t be inappropriate to suggest that the trucking industry will be the pathway to good life for future Canadians.

The South Asian Fleet & Owner Magazine team strongly believes that Canada deserves its first trucking Industry based educational institute. This institute will focus on engaging its students with the understanding that comes from making connections, using reasoning, constructing meaning and developing critical thinking.

The pedagogical techniques envisaged to be used in the institute will develop a new generation of trucking workers, managers and financial experts. Finally, the institute will formulate a strategy enabling all those associated with the trucking industry to make connections with all levels of businesses, providing clarity, constructing knowledge and promoting understanding.

By working together, the trucking industry can change for the better!

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

- Nelson Mandela

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Woman in Focus

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Claudia Milicevic, MBA General Manager Transcore Link Logistics Starting out in transportation in the mid-‘90s was not an easy feat and there were certainly challenges back then for a young woman entering the industry. First, learning about the world of trucking, which she didn’t know anything about and frankly never thought she’d be involved in.

Secondly, entering an industry that really was an old boys club—quite intimidating for a newcomer.

Not only was age and gender an issue at the time, but what she was trying to accomplish was even more of a challenge—telling a mature male audience in a mature industry that there was a better way to do what they had been doing for years. The pushback was significant. This was at a time when the majority of trucking companies didn’t have computers and to them, adopting technology would be more of a time-consuming headache rather than a benefit.

Seemingly a no-win situation. Defying the odds, Claudia, with a feisty self-reliance was dead set on making her company succeed.

She knew she had to be on the ball, more so than any man.

As a woman, she knew she had to be fully prepared with innovated contributions, professionalism and knowing the answer to any question that could be asked in a meeting.

She had to adapt so that gender would not be a focus.

Trying to fit in as ‘one of the old boys’, she tried to take gender out of the equation. For years, she wouldn’t wear a dress or anything that would put a focus on her femininity.

She believed she had to be tough and not offend easily in order to fit in. “Like water falling off a ducks back” was one of her favourite sayings from back in the day. The fear of being perceived as weak or disadvantaged drove her need to avoid a situation where she would have to fight a losing battle. She was also persistent. Being told “no”, regardless of the number of times, didn’t knock her down. “Nothing good ever comes easy,” Claudia Milicevic shared. “Sure, you get discouraged, but it’s important to celebrate small successes

and get right back at it and work towards the next goal.”

The early days were difficult and there were times where she questioned what she was doing. This got easier with time. Not only has she proven that her technology really does make transportation companies more efficient and profitable, she’s proven herself. She attained her MBA and is actively involved in many industry associations. Claudia is a past president of the Toronto Transportation Club, a past board member of Trucking HR Canada and a current board member of the Ontario Trucking Association. “The trucking community now feels like family to me,” Claudia affectionately shared. “If I could go back and do it over again, I wouldn’t change a thing.”

Claudia doesn’t believe that gender has any direct impact on your success or failure. It’s clear that brains, determination and drive paved her success.

Transportation and technology still remain two industries that have a male-dominance in leadership roles, but that is now changing. There are more opportunities and more diverse individuals to look up to as role models. If you’re a woman in a leadership position, Claudia encourages (in fact, challenges) you to inspire and mentor young women to expose them to the opportunities that are theirs for the taking if they work for it. One of her favourite sayings is, “climb up the corporate ladder, but throw down a rope and help someone else up.”

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Optimizing Driver Retention What Fleets Need to Do One of the biggest issues all carriers worry about is how to retain experienced drivers. Let’s face it, the rigours of trucking cause many highly qualified over-the-road drivers to burn out. And it happens more often than carriers, or even the drivers, want. Today, more and more carriers are making noticeable efforts to retain drivers. From providing offices and yards that are driver friendly to extra benefits that always sweeten the deal. Sometimes, however, there still needs to be more.

In addition to the above, there are some simple tips carriers can follow or pass along to encourage drivers to maintain a more balanced lifestyle while on the road, ultimately helping drivers go to work each day feeling more satisfied.

Giving drivers the opportunity to get enough regular sleep is important for preventing fatigue. Adequate sleep can also help prevent numerous health issues, including high blood pressure and diabetes. Drivers should be discouraged from driving overnight, which can interfere with maintaining a healthy sleep schedule. And now, with HOS rules in full effect and eLogs becoming mandatory across North

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America, having the appropriate rest and sleep times is crucial.

Although something to practice all the time, eating healthy meals on a regular schedule helps prevent fatigue, and also curbs the desire to snack while on the road. Well-balanced meals provide energy for longer stretches, promoting trucker health and alertness throughout the day. And with many companies now offering healthy meal-to-go options, there’s no excuse not to eat healthy while on the road.

It’s well recognized that trucking, especially on-highway, is primarily a solitary job. However, connecting drivers with the team through various activities helps drivers know they are contributing to the company’s overall success. Encouraging teambuilding among drivers through group events helps drivers feel more like they are working together towards a common goal. And if the company grows and flourishes, then it’s more likely that drivers are not only recognized, but rewarded, which leads us to the next point.

Who doesn’t like being recognized for a job well done?

It’s flattering and everyone wants to know that they are appreciated, and managers should try to find ways to recognize individual drivers for hard work and dedication. Something as simple as announcing a “Driver of the Week” can go a long way, but a yearly evening gala recognizing outstanding drivers, and other employees, provides a sense of fulfillment.

To avoid a revolving door, it’s important to encourage a proper work-life balance in your fleet. And this is even more crucial for truckers who by necessity must often “live” at their jobs for long stretches of time. Yes, driver retention is one of the biggest issues in logistics management, but it is possible for managers to help drivers strike the right balance while on the road and feel more satisfied with their jobs. These efforts could mean the difference between keeping good drivers rather than watching them slip away.

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Designed for safety.

Engineered for efficiency.

Safety is priority one. And two. And three. And four.

In the business of transportation, there’s nothing more important than safety. That’s why the new Cascadia® comes standard with Detroit™ Assurance® 5.0*, a game-changing suite of advanced features designed to improve safety, increase uptime and enhance the driver experience. Detroit Assurance Active Brake Assist (ABA 5.0) and Adaptive Cruise Control are just two of the innovations that help to improve collision mitigation.

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Active Brake Assist (ABA 5.0) - includes full braking on moving pedestrian. When a moving pedestrian enters the truck’s path, Detroit Assurance applies input from the radar and camera sensors to warn the driver with visual and audible warnings simultaneously with partial emergency braking. If the driver doesn’t take action, full emergency braking brings the truck to a complete stop.

Adaptive Cruise Control to 0 mph In stop-and-go traffic, if the vehicle in front stops, your truck will also come to a stop and hold indefinitely. If the vehicle ahead moves in under two seconds, the truck will resume moving at a safe following distance.

Detroit Assurance Active Lane Assist: Lane Departure Protection (optional) If the truck begins to drift without the turn signal being on, a rumble sound will alert the driver, along with a visual warning.

The system will then counter steer the truck back into its lane.

Detroit Assurance Active Lane Assist: Lane Keep Assist (optional) - When Adaptive Cruise Control is enabled, Lane Keep Assist uses microsteering movements to keep the new Cascadia centered in its detected lane.

Detroit Assurance Side Guard Assist (optional) - Detroit Assurance 5.0 detects objects in the passenger-side blind spot for the full length of the tractor and trailer.

If the truck drifts into an already populated lane or attempts a right turn in city traffic with objects in the blind spot, an audible and visual warning will alert the driver.

Detroit Assurance Driver-Facing Camera (optional) - Detroit Assurance 5.0 includes an optional driver-facing camera which provides insight into the driver’s actions before, during and after an ABA event. Viewable via the optional Bendix SafetyDirect® portal, the footage can be used for driver training purposes.

* For trucks built after September 2019

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More efficient than previous generations.

Groundbreaking enhancements elevate the Cascadia’s efficiency to entirely new levels.* New features added to the Intelligent Powertrain Management (IPM6), standard with the Detroit™ DT12™ transmission, deepen powertrain integration and the safety of the new Cascadia.

Three fuel efficiency packages With aerodynamics, powertrain, and system intelligence enhancements to the MY 2020 new Cascadia, there has been a 35% fuel efficiency improvement since the 2007 launch of the Cascadia.

Standard enhancements include tow hook covers and an A-pillar deflector.

Aero package enhancements include enhanced chassis fairing skirts and side extender seals.

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AeroX package enhancements include optimized low ground clearance bumper, optimized roof fairing deflector, optimized drive wheel fairings, front wheel well closeouts, aerodynamic ride height control (industry first), and Michelin X® Line™ Energy D+ tires (OEM exclusive developed in collaboration with Michelin).

* For trucks built after September 2019 FTL/MC-A-1566. Freightliner Trucks is registered to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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The Shifting Demographics in Trucking Change is inevitable. Whether we like it, accept it, or embrace it, is a choice, but the reality is that change will always happen. In the transport industry, there have been monumental changes, whether in technology, logistics, or even people’s mindsets. One of the most noticeable changes, however, has been the shift in demographics, in all aspects of the industry.

transport industry is the driver. These professionals are the pillars who keep goods moving across the nation and the continent. However, many of these drivers have made the successful shift to becoming business owners, owning fleets that have between 25 and 1000+ trucks.

Those are impressive numbers, considering that the owner(s) started with just one.

No longer is the Canadian transport industry as diverse as it was thirty or forty years ago. If we take a look at ethnic backgrounds in the industry today, it’s safe to say that a huge portion are South Asian in nature, particularly Punjabi speaking. In fact, this ethnic group comprises over 60% of the industry in the Greater Vancouver Regional District. The Greater Toronto Area has similar numbers, close to 55%. In other big cities across Canada, the numbers fluctuate between 30-45%.

What caused this shift?

And that’s not all. The South-Asian demographic has also become a dominant force in other aspects, becoming owners and/or key decision makers of the industry.

After the mid-1970’s, there was a massive influx of immigrants to the country, and of this influx, a large number came from India, particularly the north-western region of Punjab. Many of these immigrants were hardworking professionals, who found their credentials invalid. Not ones to be disgruntled easily, these Punjabi immigrants found work in other industries, with the top two being sawmills and trucking. In fact, some of the early early pioneers even combined the two industries, by not only owning sawmills, but having their own delivery lorries as well.

From the 1980’s onwards, immigration from the Punjab area was steady, with most moving to Western and Central Canada. Another notable change was that many of the newly arrived had a history of trucking in India, not just as drivers, but business owners. Thus, transitioning into the same industry in Canada was easier.

Today, the face of the trucking industry in Canada has shifted, and noticeably. Yes, the front face of the

“The South-Asians, particularly those from the Punjab area of India, are an integral group in the Canadian trucking industry,” says Andy Dhugga, CEO of New Millenium Tire Center. “They are not only hard-working but have a lot of pride on work done well.”

And Dhugga knows what he is talking about. He built his empire from one tire center in Brampton, Ontario to now having double-digit locations, with new ones planned to open in the next year or two.

Similar sentiments are shared by Victor Grigoletto, Sales Manager at First Truck Centre. “From what I’ve seen, the South-Asians, in our transport industry, have exceptional work ethics. They are resilient and strive to satisfy their customers’ needs,” says Grigoletto, who has been in the industry for thirty years. “I’ve personally seen the shift in the industry and the South-Asians are definitely key players today.”

The image of the transport industry as a whole has also shifted, with no longer the focus on just the drivers, who make countless sacrifices to keep our economy going. Today, more and more individuals are joining the industry because of the potentials available. And the South-Asian demographic has embraced the industry whole-heartedly.

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SUKHWINDER SINGH BASSI AND HARVINDER SINGH BASSI BR O T H E R S D E VO T ED TO EX CELLE N CE

“If our employee is in need, then he/she should come first to us for help as they are part of our business family.”

Sukhwinder Singh Bassi and Harvinder Singh Bassi, who own North America’s leading trucking business – ASL Global Logistics – believe in the fact that each employee who joins their enterprise becomes part of their over 500 employee strong ASL family. The indomitable brothers are wise in worldly ways by putting this principle sincerely in practice leading to ASL Global Logistics emerging as a mega trucking empire in North America.

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What is now an accomplished trucking business, once had humble beginnings. The Bassi brothers got into the business after observing the proven success rate of Indo-Canadians in the business.

What is now an accomplished trucking business, once had humble beginnings. The Bassi brothers got into the business after observing the proven success rate of Indo-Canadians in the business. Their ability to innovate and collaborate with the most recognized brands in corporate Canada made them the ideal partners for companies pursuing large-scale, well established, and comprehensive businesses in North America. For the brothers, it didn’t take long to go from being drivers of Freightliners to owner operators and then on to fleet owners, a bold and swift journey.

The steadfast attitude of the Bassi brothers led them to carve a niche in the auto part carriers’ business. With each brother taking responsibility for a distinct set of functions and coming together whenever required for a joint decision, their business is run efficiently and professionally with a sound ethical foundation.

Prosperity favours the bold, and one such decision taken by the Bassi Brothers was getting into the tanker business.

They had been one of the first few among the Indo Canadian community who ventured into being the carriers for the auto parts in Canada and yet again, they have become pioneers in building a fleet of tankers, believed to be fifty in number.

Their trucking company’s tankers haul cement successfully where many others didn’t. Their fleet of tankers work along with construction companies for large projects such as road paving and bridge building. The brothers intend to strengthen their fleet of tankers as it is working well with their strategic growth plans, there is no denying the fact the brothers went into the tanker business with a sure hand.

Great leadership and great employees built the ASL trucking company! The Bassi Brothers mentor, train and care for their team members. There are new immigrants who reach out to them with the intention of joining the trucking industry.

They are candidly told about the hardships encountered by a trucking professional. However, they also mentor young professionals, resulting in many of them becoming owner operators and able to lead a good lifestyle. At a personal engagement with their employees, the Bassi brothers want to be the first to stand by their employees if they are ever in need.

With a strong conviction in ethical prosperity, the brothers believe in sharing their knowledge and experiences with their employees. They follow the principle that success is not built on anyone’s suffering. The brothers engage the industry’s top professionals for providing safety training to their employees on a regular basis as employee safety first is key to the success of their business.

The brothers have another business venture – Guru Nanak Truck dealership – that is instrumental in assisting truck drivers own a truck and become an owner operator. They believe in giving their best when it comes to helping anyone who aspires to join in the trucking industry. The Bassi brothers work ethic is ‘To always be prepared to the highest

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Their attitude to embrace change and strong will to keep on improving the processes involved in trucking business, has made them one of the top business leaders in the trucking business.

With the signing of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which replaces NAFTA as a North American Free Trade agreement, the Canadian trucking industry will make positive gains, mentioned the Bassi brothers. The crossborder trucking was one of the important points of the agenda in the trade negotiations with the United States. The agreement mandates that North American manufactured vehicles must consist of 75% of parts made in North America, that is up from 62.5% under the previous agreement. Bassi brothers stated that this will increase employment in the manufacturing sector in Canada. They sincerely hope that both nations vis-à-vis Canada and the United States of America come to a resolution over steel and aluminum tariffs issues. At the provincial level, the brothers want to see flexibility in employment of drivers. As an Ontario based trucking business, the shortage of good drivers is the biggest challenge, hence the brothers hope to see that the Ontario

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government helps the industry address this issue and bring about a positive change.

To be the leaders in the trucking industry entails being socially responsible business.

The brothers are each other’s strength and they believe their strength increases with the empowerment of people around them. The brothers contribute in many ways to improve society. Their efforts have ranged from financial donations to non-profit organizations to implementing environmentally clean policies in various institutions. They keep themselves abreast with the issues concerning the community.

Every effort is made by them to provide assistance for the neglected communities.

When the Bassi brothers came to know about the Kar Sewa of the kitchen of the Gurdwara Sahib at Dixie Road, they went ahead and contributed a significant proportion towards its construction.

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They are in regular touch with their village in Punjab as grassroot connections are important for them. On one of their visits, they realized that the senior citizens of their village did not have any subsistence allowance, as it exists in Canada. They marked generous allowance for each of the nearly 140 senior citizens of their village. They also organized a process to distribute this allowance, led by the erstwhile village head under the auspices of Sardar Kehar Singh Charitable Trust – naming the trust after their grandfather.

Now a monthly ledger is maintained of the allowance that is distributed to the village seniors. Another significant contribution that they made was helping their village Sarahli, in Tehsil Phillaur, District Jalandhar by building a sewer system. It has brought sanitation to their village.

The brothers realize well that the youth are drifting towards illicit activities such as drugs or gangs. They, along with other likeminded entrepreneurs, have started Kabaddi competitions. Teams from all over Canada and abroad participate in these competitions, which is an inspirational and engaging endeavor for the young generations. To mark the occasion of the 550th year birth celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev ji, the founder of the Sikh faith, at Gurdwara Nankana Sahib, Pakistan, their team is organizing one of the world’s biggest kabaddi competitions.

Strengthening the local community and its institutions is fundamental for the brothers. They contributed a significant amount to the fund-raising campaign for the local hospital.

They make these contributions, express their concerns for specific issues and support certain organizations altruistically.

The Bassi brothers are aware of the large carbon foot print of the trucking industry. They work along with the industry and incorporate new technologies that may help reduce the foot print. They keep a new fleet of trucks that is equipped with cutting-edge technology that does not require the truck to consume diesel when not in use.

The Bassi brothers are a perfect example of businessmen who integrate their ethos into their culture and surroundings.

The Sikh Guru’s propounded that meditate daily, work hard and share your wealth with the needy; the Bassi Brothers follow this ethos religiously.

When asked, ‘How do you relax to rejuvenate?’ they responded, “By working as we enjoy our work!” Having said so, they also mentioned a recent interest that they have begun to develop, and that is to own the world’s best breeds of horses. They have recently bought one hundred acres of land and are developing it as a ranch. Their aim is to keep twenty to twenty-five horses to begin with. They also intend to be close to nature, thus rejuvenating themselves and resulting in higher productivity in the long term. The remaining time they spend with their families who have ardently supported the brothers through their journey of building a successful trucking empire. Sukhminder Bassi’s wife Hardeep Bassi and children Harpreet Bassi and Sarvpreet Bassi, and Harminder Bassi’s wife Harman Bassi and children Simran Bassi and Gurdhami Bassi are tied strongly together into a one family unit blessed by their parents, Iqbal Bassi and Mandeep Bassi. Everyone in the Bassi family creates a healthier and more productive family environment which is crucial to the work environment of the ASL Logistic’s business family – the family that proudly owns over 170 trucks, 250 trailers and 50 tankers.

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Are Load Boards Worth It? How truckers make top dollar in the industry.

What does a load board do?

Simply, load boards are an online marketplace to connect carriers looking for loads or brokers looking for trucks.

Think of it like an online dating service for trucks and available loads (freight). Instead of searching to find the perfect date, you will be searching for available loads or trucks that fit your needs.

A load board gives you access to a network of companies to work with. Your contact database will just keep expanding as you search and make connections.

The industry’s go-to load board is Loadlink. As Canada’s only load board, the network provides the largest amount of loads and trucks within the country and cross-border.

Since 1990, Loadlink has been helping carriers and brokers make connections and earn the most money possible. On Loadlink, you can search for loads or let the loads find you by posting your availability.

Six reasons to say yes to a load board.

1. Build your reputation Being a part of a load board can be a great way to improve your brand and get your company’s name out there. If you align yourself with valuable connections and the right tools then your business should only improve.

2. Make quick cash If you are just starting out, this is a quick and easy way to get your first few loads without trying to build a contact database. In addition, if you are new, a load board can help you book a load on your first day.

3. Always available Loadlink is not just 9-5. Instead of waiting until an office is open to get in touch with someone on the phone, you can look for loads at any time. Many loads are posted in advance, which makes planning easy.

4. Verified business Load boards should ensure that carriers and brokers have proper documentation and qualifications. Loadlink verifies everything and provides transparency. You can check the credit of companies before you deal with them and get paid immediately with QuickPay. 5. Backhauls Owning one truck or several is a huge investment and responsibility. Making the most money possible is vital to your business and one way to do that is by returning your trucks home with a load. A load board will give you the best backhaul options to maximize your company’s profit.

6. You have the advantage The industry is in need of drivers and you can use this to your benefit. With Loadlink, you can see the going rates and view how many trucks are available in the lanes you want to run. This gives you the power of negotiation— allowing you to earn more.

Visit: Transcore.ca/BeBoss to test out Loadlink today!

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Overall, a load board is a great place for carriers and brokers to grow their businesses and earn more with ease.

You will be your own boss as you have access to a plethora of loads to choose from.

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Velar

The Range Rover Velar is one of the newest offerings of an Indianowned British manufacturing company based in Solihull, England, Naturally, that means the story starts in dusty southern California.

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The name actually traces its roots to Rover’s transformation to a sport-utility company in the late 1960s, but that’s a story for later. For now, we begin in the playground to the stars, the luxurious, secluded Palm Springs. It may seem an odd tie-in, but this city isn’t just a getaway for Hollywood’s rich and famous — Frank Sinatra’s house remains a key landmark — it’s also a

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favourite for Land Rover’s chief designer, Gerry McGovern.

McGovern’s design sensibilities mirror quite closely the esthetic in Palm Springs: where the low, flat houses are more Frank Lloyd Wright than Frank Gehry, with long, crisp horizontal lines and minimal ornamentation. The cleanliness of the design speaks for itself.

McGovern carried that over to Velar, which has a long profile, low roofline and simple lines. Proportion does the heavy lifting here, with short overhangs, a long wheelbase and a greenhouse sized just right for the body below.

What little bling there is just seems to fit. Not bad for a car named The Most Beautiful Car in the World by the World Car Awards.

Land Rover says Velar fits into white space between the ultra-capable Discovery and more car-like Evoque. It’s for people who want the Land Rover feel, but without the rock-crushing capabilities of bigger siblings Disco and Range Rover. Which isn’t to say the Velar is a slouch off-road: its Terrain Response off-road system and optional air suspension, which provides for an extra two inches of ride height when necessary, make this far more capable

than your average crossover, yet on the twisty highways in the hills around Palm Springs, the Velar also showed itself to have Jaguar-like handling.

Terrain Response manages a variety of vehicle parameters — ride height, acceleration, transmission shifting, stability control and traction control — according to the program chosen.

There are programs for sand, rocks and ruts, highway and snow. For example, in sand, the traction control and throttle are adjusted to make wheelspin easier, since it’s necessary to keep the vehicle moving. In rock and rut, the throttle response will be adjusted to make crawling easier.

Yet while you’re fording streams or bounding camel-like up and down sand dunes, you can sit back and enjoy a hot stone massage from the luxurious leather seats. The interior design is similarly striking, with a centre console featuring a touch-screen control panel that goes completely black when off.

In Canada, the Velar comes with two engine options: a 2.0-litre turbo delivering 247 horsepower and 269 pound-feet of torque or a 3.0-litre supercharged V-6 with 380 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque on tap.

As for the name, there’s a startling bit of utilitarian reality behind it.

According to McGovern, when Rover was designing its first off-road vehicle in the late 1960s, engineers decided that vehicle didn’t need camouflage, but did need a name. They chose Velar.

There are theories that it’s from Latin meaning “to veil,” but McGovern said, “the reality is those letters were the only ones they had on hand.”

Fast-forward to today and Range Rover chose Velar to honour that bit of serendipity.

Land Rover says Velar fits into white space between the ultracapable Discovery and more carlike Evoque.

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GURMUKH SINGH SOHI RESOLUTE TO BE TRIUMPHANT

Over two decades ago, Gurmukh Singh Sohi opened the first ever 24/7 Truck repair centre owned by a South Asian in the Greater Toronto Area.

Before this came about, Gurmukh worked as a welder in a well-known business house in the Toronto region. He was well trusted in the company and often was a go to person for his colleagues when they needed to confide in someone about their delights or sorrows.

Likewise, the compassionate Gurmukh was the one to come forward in the time of need for any friend.

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As if determined in advance by divine will or fate, a former colleague approached him one of those days with an idea to start a truck repair business. His colleague was a licensed mechanic by profession but did not have the capital to invest in setting up the infrastructure, and for this, he sought Gurmukh’s help. He introduced two other mechanics to Gurmukh, who were also truck repair specialists. To fulfill this idea, Gurmukh Singh Sohi bought a workshop and established the PGL TRUCK CENTRE in Brampton. Gurmukh, along with his team members, decided to establish two teams of two and run their truck repair centre on a continuous basis – twenty-four hours, seven days a week.

Thus, was announced to the trucking industry of Greater Toronto Area, its first South Asian owned 24/7 truck repair centre.

It didn’t take long for PGL Truck Centre to become one of the most trusted names in the trucking service industry. As Gurmukh’s business grew, so did his tribulations. Members of his core team moved on in their lives and away from PGL business, which resulted in him being entirely on his own.

To sustain and grow his business, Gurmukh hired more

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mechanics. From a young age, he was competent in engaging with machines. It is a well recognized fact that those who are self taught far excel qualified professionals from renowned universities. However, to be self reliant to operate his business, Gurmukh had to become a licensed Automotive Service Technician. He began working through the night shifts and attended classes during the day time for three years to finish the course.

With a flourishing business and a strong team of mechanics, Gurmukh decided to focus his time and efforts on giving back to the community. He began mentoring young mechanics by providing hands-on knowledge in his workshop. He constantly encourages his mechanics to gain knowledge and stay current with leading-edge technology. Additionally, he sponsors their training to ensure they are continually aligned with the latest technological trends in the industry. His face glows with pride while mentioning that there are over a thousand mechanics whom he helped in developing their automotive service industry careers.

Gurmukh makes an important observation about the automotive service industry and that is about the labour shortage, especially when it comes to skilled mechanics. As Canadian businesses progress, so will the trucking industry – and competent workshops and mechanics will be required to form a strong support for the Canadian business environment.

Gurmukh Singh Sohi has had ardent support from his wife, Jaspreet Kaur Sohi. He is blessed with two sons, Bikramjit Singh Sohi and Dalerjot Singh Sohi. There is another young kid in the house, their pet dog, Shaunki, who keeps everyone occupied.

Gurmukh strongly believes in working hard but he also deems it incomplete until it is accompanied with SEWA, or service of the community.

Gurmukh is never shy of exploring deep within to reach for his talent and abilities. A fascinating aspect of Gurmukh’s lifestyle is his passion for swimming. He is an ardent swimmer who

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PGL TRUCK CENTRE never misses going to the pool. He has honed his swimming skills so much so that he has already won a gold medal for swimming in his age group in Toronto. He is now working towards improving his skills and efficiency for participating in the World Masters Games.

Another amazing talent that Gurmukh has acquired is of ice skating. Whether it is about his bunny hop or camel spins or just spins and turns to his liking on that day, Gurmukh has mastered it all! He visits the ice rink for skating at least three days in a week. It seems that the headline of him getting a gold medal for ice skating is not far.

Gurmukh Singh Sohi’s journey is an ideal example of leading a balanced lifestyle – proving that one is far tougher than one realizes! There is no denying the fact that after all the hardships, difficult scenarios and challenging times faced by him, Gurmukh smiled his way resolutely to be triumphant!

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Pitti Immagine Uomo is a menswear conference and tradeshow that has been hosted biannually in the picturesque and historical city of Florence, Italy for over four decades. The trends in menswear are determined at Pitti Uomo for both the Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer seasons by the visitors, tailors, creative directors, and boutique businesses to the major houses such as Brunello Cucinelli, Armani, Gucci, Ermenegildo Zegna, and Kiton – to name a few. During the most recent PItti Uomo, its 95th iteration, the SARAI BESPOKE team witnessed the return of a focus on solid fabrics yet texture-filled.

Many collections and outfits used colours such as ruby red, pastel cream, and teal blue as well as incorporated belted jackets, coats, cardigans, and kimonos. Shifting gears from Fall/Winter to the fast-approaching Spring/Summer season, the use of colour and pattern is still encouraged for this year. Incorporating cream colours and earth tones, such as sage green and chocolate brown, in jackets and trousers or shorts will be seen this summer.

Double-breasted jackets and sportcoats are also going to be seen more frequently both in formal and casual settings. These summer outfit pieces are unstructured as well as made in breathable, lightweight fabrics to keep you cool in the literal and visual sense.

‘Dressing one’s best’ is a subjective statement with a myriad of valid meanings and personal journeys.

Whether in street wear or sartorial clothing (and the numerous combinations in between), one should prioritize feeling strong and confident to be their own style icon and enjoy the process.

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GURSEWAK SINGH A successful Business Leader

Gursewak Singh and his successful trucking business, The New Malwa Express have an inspiring trajectory of unparalleled success in the competitive North American trucking industry. Hailing from Faridkot in Punjab, a state in north-west India, Gursewak got into the trucking business as early as 1994, as a driver.

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gursyvk isMG iek kwmXwb ibijns lIfr With his core-values of honesty, diligence and industriousness, he formed The New Malwa Express and bought his first truck in the year 1997, thus, progressing to an owner operator from being a driver. He slowly learned his trade and developed his goodwill in the industry, resulting in him owning over eighteen trucks within a short span of eight years.

In the year 2005, he began operating his business New Malwa Express independently by building his own fleet of trucks. The challenge was bringing new customers on board, while managing the resources as well as cash flow, especially during the time of one of the toughest North American recessions. Gursewak was solely responsible for marketing and assisting in the day to day operations of his business. His honest work ethic grew his business steadily from eighteen trucks then, to over one hundred and fifty trucks along with sixty-five owner operators as of today.

Gursewak’s immense fleet of trucks carries mainly auto parts. His principal customers are General Motors, Chrysler, Ford and Honda. Since the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has been ratified, the auto parts industry got a boost.

The agreement requires higher North American content in the automobiles, vis-à-vis the core parts and the principal parts used in passenger vehicles and light trucks such as gear boxes, drive axles, rear view mirrors, and clutches, etc. This surely will build-up the business between US and Canada, directly benefitting The New Malwa Express.

Gursewak has been able to endure hardships and build a strong North American business empire due to the unwavering support of his family. When he was working away from home, his parents and wife stood by him like pillars of strength.

Gursewak was unable to spend time with his children during the early days of his business due to his demanding schedule. Over time, he has built a skilled team of employees whose extensive experience now allows him to spend more time with his two children.

Gurjot Singh, his son, studied Business Administration at the Brock University in Ontario, which is one of the top Universities of Canada. His modern and innovative ideas are helping the business grow. His daughter, Savreet Kaur, is a chef and specializes in American cuisines. She graduated from the George Brown College, which is one of the top schools to graduate from if you want to thrive in the contemporary culinary and food industry. There is a vivid possibility that we might see a restaurant by Savreet soon!

Gursewak Singh believes that to be truly successful,

gursyvk isMG Aqy aus dw kwmXwb tr`kW dw ibijns, ‘dw inaU mwlvw AYkspRYs’ au~qrI AmrIkw dy tr`ikMg audXog dw lwjvwb kwmXwbI dw pRqIXogI qy pRyrxwdwiek pRpyK p`Q hY[ Bwrq dy au~qr p`Cm iv`c pMjwb rwj dy PrIdkot dw vwsI, gursyvk isMG sMn 1994 dy SurU iv`c tr`kW dy ibijns iv`c iek frweIvr bx igAw[ aus dI eImwndwrI, au~dmI qy imhnqI suBw vrgIAW kdrW kImqW krky aus ny ‘dw inaU mwlvw AYkspRYs’ kMpnI bxweI qy sMn 1997 iv`c Awpxw pihlw tr`k KrIidAw[ ies qrHW iek frweIvr qoN qr`kI krdw mwlk qy sMcwlk bx igAw[ aus ny hOlI hOlI ieh vpwr isiKAw qy ies audXog iv`c AwpxI nyknIqI dI swK ivkisq kr leI[ aus dw nqIjw ieh hoieAw ik A`T swlW dy QoVHy ijhy smyN iv`c hI lgBg ATwrW tr`kW dw mwlk bx igAw[ sMn 2005 iv`c aus ny Awpxw ibijns ‘dw inaU mwlvw AYkspRYs’ tr`kW dw PlIt bxw ky suqMqr qOr qy clwauxw SurU kIqw[ aus A`gy sB qoN v`fI cunOqI nvyN gwhkW nUM ies nwl joVnw, swDnW nUM qy aunw hI pUMjI dy vhwau dw vI sMcwln krnw sI ,jdoN ik aus vyly au`qrI AmrIkw iv`c AwriQk mMdvwVw cl irhw sI[ gursyvk iek`lw hI Awpxy ibijns dI KrIdo ProKq qy rozwnw aus nUM clwaux dw ijMmyvwr sI[ aus dy BrosyXog kMm dI nYiqkqw ny ATwrW tr`kW qoN hOlI hOlI ibijns nUM vDwieAw qy A`j aus kol iek sO pMjwh tr`kW dy lgBg qy nwl hI pYNhT sMcwlk tr`k mwlk hn[ gursyvk isMG dy bhuq v`fy tr`kW dw PlIt mSInI purjy iljWdy hn[ aus dy mu`K gwhk, jnrl motrz, kirslr, Porf, Aqy hONfw hn[ jdoN dw nvW XUnweItf styts -mYksIko- kYnyfw dw smJOqw (XU AYs AYm sI ey) pRmwixq ho cu`kw hY, mSInI purijAW dy audXog iv`c qyzI AweI hY[ smJOqy iv`c au`cy sqr qy motr g`fIAW dy ivSy qy auq`rI AmrIkw ny kyNdrI purjy, mUl purjy jo ik svwrI vwhxW iv`c qy hlky tr`kW dy ijvyN igAr bwks, ipCly dyKx vwly SISy qy kl`c vgYrw dI zrUrq[ ies krky XU AYs qy kynYfw ivckwr ibijns vDygw qy is`Dy qOr qy ‘dw inaU mwlvw AYkspRYs’ leI lwBdwiek is`D hovygw[ gursyvk, au~qrI AmrIkw dw mzbUq ibijns rwj Awpxy pirvwr dy AiQVkvyN sihXog nwl qy AwpxIAW kiTnweIAW sihx krky hI sQwipq kr sikAw[ jdoN vI Gr qoN dUr kMm qy huMdw qW aus dy mwqw ipqw qy pqnI aus leI iek mzbUq QMm bx ky KVy huMdy rhy[ gursyvk Awpxy ibijns dy SurU dy idnW iv`c Awpxy kwrj-kRm dI mMg kwrn Awpxy b`icAW nwl smW gujwrn qoN AsmrQ irhw[ kuJ smyN qoN bwAd aus ny iek hunrmMd mulwzmW dI tIm bxweI, ijnHW dy ivSwl

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gursyvk, au~qrI AmrIkw dw mzbUq ibijns rwj Awpxy pirvwr dy AiQVkvyN sihXog nwl qy AwpxIAW kiTnweIAW sihx krky hI sQwipq kr sikAw[ one must be socially responsible and help individuals in need, thereby leaving a positive impact on society. His altruistic work supports many young children, especially focusing on the education of girls who lose their parents to the burden of agricultural loans. Based on the principles of his faith, he strongly believes in the ethos of sharing his earnings with the disadvantaged. He feels that every entrepreneur like himself should contribute to society in a manner that benefits future generations.

Gursewak encourages younger generations to learn the skills of the trucking business. He mentors them and helps them develop from drivers to entrepreneurs. To him, the true significance of his earnings is when he engages in socially responsible initiatives.

There is a unique side to Gursewak Singh that is worth sharing. He is a dog lover and whenever he gets time from his demanding work schedule, he spends it with Hulk – his dog. Hulk quietly follows Gursewak at home like a child. Another exceptional quality that compliments him is that he is a collector of old trucks and motorbikes.

He turns rust into gold by diligently restoring his collector trucks to perfection. A Chevrolet truck sits in his garage that is fully restored to its pristine glory. He is well skilled in the art of restoration and can manage fabrication, paint and body, sheet metal replacement, design and assembly of his collector vehicles. One of the most unique motorbikes that he has is the bright red Enfield bullet, a 350CC motorbike, which is extremely popular in India. In his personal workshop, he works on his collector trucks whenever time permits.

The only hurdle that Gursewak faced in his path to growth was getting good drivers.

But this did not stop him from becoming a thriving entrepreneur. Gursewak Singh’s knowledge of his customer base, together with his commitment to meet the requirements of his clients and his well thought vision for the company, allow him to efficiently execute his company’s services in the North American trade scenario and set high benchmarks for the success of The New Malwa Express.

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qjribAW kwrn hux auh Awpxy do b`icAW nwl ijAwdw smW gujwr skdw hY[ aus dw lVkw gurjoq isMG auntwrIE iv`c brwk XUnIvristI, jo ik kynYfw iv`c sB XUnIvristIAW coN iek au~cy sqr dI igxI jWdI hY, iv`c ibijns AYfiminstrySn pVH irhw hY[ aus dy AwDuink qy nvIn ivcwr aus dy ibijns nUM v`Dx Pul`x iv`c hor shweI ho rhy hn[ aus dI DI svrIq kOr iek mu`K-rsoeIAw (SY&) hY [ aus dw AmrIkn pkvwnW iv`c ivSyS AiDAYn hY[ aus ny jwrj brwaUn kwlj qoN ifgrI pRwpq kIqI hY, jo ifgrI hwsl krn leI iek au`c sqr dy skUlW coN igixAw jWdw hY qy ijs qoN qusIN AjokI pkwaux - klw sMbMDI Aqy Bojn ieMfstrI iv`c pRPuil`q hoxw cwhuMdy ho[ sw& qy sp`St ijhI sMBwvnw hY ik Swied jldI hI AsIN svrIq dw iek Awpxw rystorYNt vyKIey[ gursyvk isMG dw ivSvws hY ik scum`c sPl hox leI hr iksy nUM smwijk qOr qy ijMmyvwr hoxw cwhIdw hY qy jrUrqmMdW dI mdd krnI cwhIdI hY qW ik smwj au`qy Awpxw hW p`KI pRBwv C`f skIey[ aus dy praupkwrI kMm keI b`icAW dI bhuq mdd krdy hn[ Kws krky auhnW lVkIAW, ijnHW dy mW bwp KyqIbwVI dy krzy dy Bwr hyTW Aw ky AwpxIAW jwnW guAw cu`ky hn, dI pVHweI v`l ivSyS iDAwn id`qw jwdw hY[ auh Awpxy ivSvws dy AsUlW qy AwDwirq qy suBw kwrn AwpxI kmweI dw ih`sw auhnW nwl vMfxw cwhuMdw hY jo AxsuKwvIN dSw iv`c hn[ auh mihsUs krdw hY ik hryk aud`m krqw nUM, ijs qrHW ik auh Awp hY ,smwj iv`c ies qrIky nwl Xogdwn pwauxw cwhIdw hY qW ik Biv`K dI pIVHI leI lwBdwiek hovy[ gursyvk

hmySW nOjvwn pIVHI nUM tr`k dy ibijns dy hunr isKx leI auqSwihq krdw hY[ auh auhnW dw qjrbykwr Aqy BrosyXog slwhkwr hY[ frweIvrW qoN lY ky au~dm krqw q`k auh mdd vI krdw hY[ aus leI aus dI kmweI dI AihmIAq qy swrQkqw iesy iv`c hY jdoN auh smwijk ijMmyvwrI iv`c pihl kdmI krn iv`c ivAsq huMdw hY[ gursyvk isMG dI iek ivl`Kx KUbI hY jo Swied sB nUM dsxI zrUrI hY ik aus nUM Awpxy ku`qy nwl bhuq ipAwr hY[ jdoN vI aus nUM Awpxy kMm dI ivAsqqw qoN smW imldw hY ,auh Awpxy ku`qy ijs dw nwm hlk hY, nwl smW gujwrdw hY[ hlk cu`p cwp iek b`cy vWg gursyvk dy ip`Cy ip`Cy iPrdw hY[ dUsrI aus dI iek ivSyS KUbI jo ik aus dI pUrk vI hY auh purwxy tr`kW Aqy motrbweIks dw sMgRihkwr hY[ auh jMgwl nUM bVI qndyhI nwl sony iv`c bhwl krdw hY[ sMgRihq kIqy tr`kW dI murMmq krky aunHW dw kwml nmUnw bxw dyNdw hY[ iek SYvrlYt tr`k gYrwj iv`c itkdw hY qy iPr pUrI qrHW s`jrI Swno SOkq nwl bhwl kr id`qw jWdw hY[ auh punr sQwpnw dI klw iv`c bhuq hI hunrmMd hY[ auh GwVqbwjI, rMg qy FWcy dI, Dwq dI cwdr-bdlI, Awpxy sMgRihq vwhnW dy nmUny qy auhnW dy purjy mylx iv`c vI inpuMn hY[ aus kol iek ivl`Kx motrbweIk hY,jo 350 sI sI dw, SoK lwl rMg dw AYnPIlf bulyt jo Bwrq iv`c sB qoN ijAwdw pRc`ilq hY[ jdoN vI aus nUM smW imldw hY auh AwpxI vrkSwp iv`c Awpxy sMgRihq kIqy tr`kW qy kMm krdw hY[ gursyvk isMG nUM aus dy ivkws-rwh qy isr& iek hI AVcx dw swmHxw krnw pYNdw hY auh hY cMgy frweIvrW dy imlx dI Gwt[ pr ies krky auh sMpnSIl au`dm krqw bxn qoN nhIN ruk sikAw[ gursyvk isMG dw Awpxy gwhkW dI zrUrq pUrI krn dI vcn b`Dqw, AwpxI kMpnI leI soicAw KUbsUrq su&nw hI ausnUM AwpxI kMpnI dIAW syvwvW nUM au`qrI AmrIkw dy vpwr dy Biv`K dw Kwkw iKc`x iv`c kuSlqwpUrvk isry cwVHnw hY[ ies leI aus ny ‘dw inaU mwlvw AYkspRYs’ dI sPlqw leI iek bhuq au~cy sqr dw ql-icMnH imiQ`Aw hY [

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Savouring nature usually requires doing stuff — like hiking up a mountain, or skiing down one.

But, sometimes, you just want to soak in the view while actually soaking.

Here are three scenic destinations where you can get steamy, relax and recharge — mostly without having to break a sweat to get there:

www.scandinave.com/whistler/en Price: $79 to use the pools.

Massages start at $189 and include robes and pool access. Over-19 only.

Scandinave Spa, Whistler There’s plenty to talk about at this Finnish-style outdoor spa — but don’t, at least until you’re done. Once you leave the lobby, there’s no talking (or cell phones) allowed.

Instead, you wander outside in silence and your swimsuit (tip: pay the $13 for the fluffy robe) through a circuit of pools and rustic buildings.

First, you choose somewhere hot — there are two hot pools, a woodburning sauna and a eucalyptusinfused steam room — and stay there for 15 minutes, or so (there are no schedules here). Then, you take

a quick dip (I managed about two seconds) in one of the frigid pools (or stand under a waterfall). Then you relax for another 15 minutes — sitting around one of the outdoor fire-pits (there are blankets) or sitting in a solarium with views of the cedars, spruce trees and mountains.

And then you do it all again. After a couple of hours (stay as long as you’d like), you’ll emerge back into the noisy world ready to tackle the slopes (or all those texts you missed).

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Sparkling Hill Resort, Vernon Sure, this swanky healing resort boasts 3.5 million Swarovski crystals, but the real star of the show is Lake Okanagan. Here, you get a lake view from the saunas and outdoor infinity pools — and nearly everywhere else. You can’t come here for just the afternoon — you’ve got to stay at least a night (in rooms with either a lake- or mountain-view). In the morning, you’ll see fellow guests heading for breakfast in their bathrobes before hitting the 40,000-square-foot KurSpa, which features seven steam rooms and saunas; tropical showers (complete with the sound of thunder) and a cold room where you can smother yourself in crushed ice before heading back into the heat. There’s also

a menu of over 100 extra-cost massages and spa treatments, including, chillingly, a -110 C cryo chamber that’s supposed to treat arthritis, fibromyalgia and sleep disorders. There’s no talking inside the spa. And, you’ll need a swimsuit, unless you wait until clothing-optional European hour — the last hour of the night.

w w w. s p a r k l i n g h i l l . c o m Price: Rates starting at $229 a night, depending on the season. Over-16 only.

Hot Springs Cove, Tofino It feels like its own secret island — you can only get there by boat or seaplane — but this provincial park is actually still on Vancouver Island. By boat, it’s 90-minutes each way.

The ride can get a little rough — but there’s a good chance you’ll encounter wildlife (we saw three humpback whales, a sea otter and, on the shore, a lone bear. The boat drops you off and you’re on your own to walk 1.5 km to the natural hot pools and waterfalls. There’s no staff — or plumbing — here.

You change in an outdoor stall and leave your stuff on hooks before climbing into the first pool. It’s rocky, slippery (bring water shoes), and narrow — on a busy day, you’ll likely be touching the person next to you. But once you start soaking, you’ll realize it was all worth it. It’s hot — the average water temperature is 50 C. As you head further down, the pools get cooler and eventually run into the ocean. The day I was there, the water around the cove was teeming with hundreds of jellyfish (they like warmer water). It was eerily beautiful — and it ruled out a post-hot-spring jump into the ocean. w w w. t o u r i s m t o f i n o . c o m Price: The cost of getting there from Tofino varies, depending on the tour company. For a boat, expect at least $110, return, per person — depending on the season. Flights start at around $89 each way.

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ANDY GREWAL ALWAYS FORWARD, NEVER BACK

In 1996, a tall, lean, muscularly armed and agile Andy Grewal pulled himself into the truck’s cockpit, switched on the engine to move forward in the trucking business and never turned back! In the years to come – this young man formed one of the biggest trucking companies of North America.

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The hardships that he encountered throughout his journey were immense.

He started as a driver, and when he decided to become an owner operator, he did not have readily available capital to buy his own truck.

He got some monetary help from his family in India and bought his own truck in 1998. By the year 2004, Andy had become the owner operator of 15 trucks. It was then that he took the next step of establishing his own company.

The new company that Andy formed had modest beginnings. His first office was in the basement of his house. He mentored his cousin Jimmy Sidhu and taught him every aspect

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Andy focused on the fundamental requirements of his business and invested in the development of his employees by engaging with the best trainers. of the back end of a trucking company. Jimmy was a quick learner and soon became competent; it was because of Jimmy’s support that Andy was able to expand his business even further. It also was indicative of the formation of an effective and winning team with an impeccable leader and a fitting achiever coming together.

With every new step, Andy sharpened his business acumen further. He realized that he had to buy an office space and a yard. Owning a business comes with its own set of responsibilities, and the owner only gets paid after the expenses are taken care of. Expanding the business meant an increase in the headcount. But with God’s grace, each complicated and demanding situation was successfully won over by Andy. He continued to get more business and kept on enlarging his foot print in North America. Even when Canada went into a recession in 2007-08, he continued to get new business due to his dedication, vigour and vision.

In the year 2008, Andy bought Everest Trucking. He had accumulated a lot of experience in all aspects of trucking, which gave him the conviction to take this step. Andy, being a visionary, not only ensured success,

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but also growth, progress, development, enrichment and the right policy which led to harmonious growth of Everest Trucking. Within a few years, Everest Trucking began to be considered one of the top few companies of North America. Some even commented that his company is a “rocket company” since it is achieving new heights at that speed.

Andy focused on the fundamental requirements of his business and invested in the development of his employees by engaging with the best trainers. He began building resilient teams and provided a learning experience that resulted in a permanent change in his employees’ performance. He also mentioned about his cousin, Dimpy Aulakh, whom he mentored in the field of truck maintenance. Dimpy is the backbone of all the trucks on the road and is available at a moments’ notice, 365 days a year.

Andy was able to multiply the Everest fleet to 300 trucks and 500 trailers with operations spread across North America, thanks to his prolonged due diligence.

The current social, economic and political scenarios in Canada have a direct impact on businesses, and so did the negotiations of the trade agreement between, Canada, USA and Mexico. As per Andy, the trade agreements did not have any negative ramifications on his dealings. Instead, he is confident that the new agreement will benefit the trucking establishments. It would further benefit the industry when the resolution regarding aluminium and steel trade between the two nations is settled. With the passage of time, many positive changes have come in favour of the industry.

Technological advancements have also enabled many positive changes like empowering the drivers to remain connected with their families, assisting the fleet owners to monitor trucks on the road and simplifying the financing process as compared to before, to name a few. But there is a challenge that the trucking industry in Ontario still faces, and that is the lack of availability of good drivers.

Andy believes, when it comes to maintaining a talent pipeline, that the governments at both federal and provincial levels need to make policies and laws favouring the trucking industry.

Andy Grewal had learned about the transport business from his father, Balraj Singh Grewal, who was a transporter in India. His father, along with his family, supported him throughout his journey.

Andy now stands tall with his Everest Trucking company that has over 450 employees and yet he is humble about his success and believes in sharing his experience with all, whether it be by mentoring young students or by engaging in altruistic ‘Sewa’. He donates on a regular basis to the Cancer Society of William Osler hospital, organizes an eye camp at the Gurudwara Tahliana Sahib, in Dist. Raikot, Panjab and contributes money for the education of childern.

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“hmySW A`gy, ip`Cy nhIN”

Andy Grewal believes in Sarbat da Bhala, Prosperity for All, and to put his belief to practice,

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JD Factors Celebrates 30 Years of Factoring in Canada Decades of success are marked with strong leadership and unparalleled customer satisfaction

JD Factors is a company that’s well-versed in growth. For 30 years in Canada, they’ve been helping transportation businesses to prosper by assisting with their cash flow demands through factoring. Their custom factoring solutions give these trucking companies access to the capital necessary for keeping fleets on the road. But what keeps JD Factors accelerating? The company says its long-standing achievements are attributed to unparalleled customer experiences driven by a team of industry-leading professionals.

Spearheaded by strong leadership

Amid rapid changes in the commercial finance industry, solid leadership has helped not only JD Factors to succeed but its clients as well. Tina Capobianco is the Vice President of JD Factors Corporation in Canada. She is responsible for the Canadian operations and portfolio with its head office in Mississauga and offices in Montreal and Calgary.

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Her extensive career in factoring started in 1992 as an Account Executive and has covered all areas of factoring including operations, credit and underwriting and business development.

Tina attests that the client is the cornerstone of commercial finance. Learning how to work with a variety of different types of clients and industries has provided her with the experience to bring JD Factors to the forefront of commercial finance.

“I enjoy helping my clients succeed in their businesses,” she says. “From my first day as an Account Executive I saw the impact that the financial services I provided could mean the difference between succeeding and failing in their companies.”

Tina says she thrives on the success of these clients and in being a part of their achievements.

“I enjoy getting to know them, understanding their needs and becoming part of the solution.”

Validated by customer success

J D Factors’ unique approach of creating tailormade factoring programs is what makes them the premiere transportation factor in North America.

Recently, one of their clients reached out to share insight into how J D Factors helped to grow their business.

When deciding to work with J D Factors versus a traditional bank, the client says it chose factoring because of the cash flow. They simply send their invoices with ease and get paid within 24 hours after they are processed, instead of waiting 30 to 60 days for their invoices to get paid directly.

“There is no hassle of calling or emailing our customers for payments, as J D Factor looks after all of that,” they said.

Unfortunately, in the trucking industry, payment delays from customers are not only a headache, they can also prevent companies from taking their business to the next level. But with J D Factors assisting this client with their cash flow, they were able to secure the capital required to grow their fleet from only five trucks to more than 300.

In addition, J D Factors recognizes that each business is unique, that’s why they take the time to learn about each of their client’s unique needs and requirements. This individualized attention hasn’t gone unnoticed among their customers.

“They always take the time to listen to us,” the client noted. “We appreciate when they come and meet up with us every few months, to make sure everything is going smoothly.”

Dedicated to your business

Trucking companies like yours depend on a steady cash flow to not only survive but thrive in this fast-paced industry. That’s why J D Factors offers custom factoring solutions for transportation businesses that provide access to the capital required to keep your trucks running.

Doing so involves having funds readily available to purchase fuel, conduct maintenance on your fleet, pay your drivers and pay suppliers on time.

But delays in payment from your own customers could create a roadblock in financing the above

“They always take the time to listen to us,” the client noted. “We appreciate when they come and meet up with us every few months, to make sure everything is going smoothly.”

items and seeing any growth in your business.

This is where factoring comes in. In its simplest terms, factoring is the sale of accounts receivable, which gives your business immediate access to working capital, without incurring debt. The purchase and sale of these invoices (which usually bear a net-30 day or longer payment term) at a discount, can remedy a cash-flow dilemma by getting your business back on track.

Along with these industry-leading factoring services, J D Factors’ trucking clients can be approved for a Fuel Card program that generates savings at the pump.

The next opportunity to expand your trucking business could be just around the bend. J D Factors’ expert team will ensure you have the working capital required to take your business to the next level. Connect with the premiere transportation factor in North America, and be prepared to overcome any cash flow roadblocks in your path.

Contact J D Factors at 1-800-263-0664 or visit www.jdfactors.com.

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Omega Seamaster Diver 300m You don’t have to be an actual diver to wear the 300M, but for those who do strap on the tanks, OMEGA’s new Seamaster is well and truly equipped for life beneath the waves.

For a diver, measuring time spent underwater is crucial (for obvious reasons). On the new Seamaster 300M, the all-important rotating bezel has been given a fresh design twist. With a luminescent dot at 12 o’clock, the iconic diving bezel is now made from ceramic with the diving scale in Ceragold™ or white enamel.

Professional divers know that helium molecules expand during decompression and can pop the crystal face and caseback. It’s important to set those He molecules free.

One of the Diver 300M’s most important details has always been its helium escape valve. For the new models, the valve has been given a conical shape and has been patented with an ingenious new technology. Essentially, the update now means that if the Helium Escape Valve is accidentally opened underwater, the watch is guaranteed to still remain water-resistant (up to 5 bar).

For the new models, the valve has been given a conical shape and has been patented with an ingenious new technology.

Sponsored by: Omega Boutique Vancouver

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OMEGA Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon “Apollo 8” Watch As a part of all six moon landings in history, the legendary OMEGA Speedmaster is a true icon of space as well as OMEGA’s pioneering spirit.

In this 44.25 mm model, the Speedmaster’s lunar history is celebrated on the blackened movement, which has been laser-ablated to represent the moon’s surface. The near side can be seen through the blackened skeletonised dial, while the far side can be seen through the caseback.

Presented on a perforated black leather strap with a yellow rubber interior, the entire watch is black ceramic and includes varnished yellow

chronograph hands and a Super-LumiNova tachymeter scale.

The specially decorated movement inside is the OMEGA Calibre 1869, while the engravings on the caseback include “APOLLO 8, DEC 1968”, “DARK SIDE OF THE MOON”, and “WE’LL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE.” Few people will ever get to view the moon’s mysterious distant surface, but to wear the OMEGA Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon Apollo 8 is to make an authentic connection to space exploration history.

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Believe in yo ur self. Yo u ar e br aver tha n yo u thin k , m ore tale nted tha n yo u k n ow, a nd ca pa ble of m ore tha n yo u imag in e.

- Roy T. Be n n et t

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Advice from Leaders in the Industry “A Goal is a Dream With a Deadline”

Someone said to me that there’s always tomorrow and for me, this is not the way to run or grow a successful business. If you want to achieve your goals, then you must have deadlines that you meet. Yes, there were times when we didn’t meet all deadlines, but because we had deadlines, we were able to get more done to reach our goals.

“The Future Belongs to Those Who Believe in Their Dreams”

I always found that in order to succeed, I had to surround myself with people who had the same attitude, work ethics, and dedication as myself. I believed in my dreams, and worked hard to achieve them. At the same time, i had relationships with those who also encouraged me to keep going and supported me so that I persevered and fulfilled my dreams.

“You Can Copy Someone’s Work But Not His Brain”

Our world is full of copycats – these are people who do not use their own brains to create something new. Rather, they take the easy route and copy others’ ideas and work. This practice may lead to short term success, but long-term success isn’t the norm. Therefore, learn from those who have created something knew and use your own skills to do something similar.

“Think Like a Community and Not Like an Individual”

No man is an island. The first time I heard this quote, it didn’t make complete sense to me. For my business, I thought I could do everything myself. I found out quickly that this wasn’t the case.

In order to grow your business, you need to have people with similar mindsets to be part of your team. And by working as a team, you think like a community, sharing ideas and beliefs that make your team stronger.

“Don’t Lose Your Head in a Difficult Situation”

When I was a teen, my mom said the above lines to me, and honestly, they didn’t make much sense. She then said in simple terms: Our brain, the only part of our body that thinks, controls our actions. During a difficult situation, we invest even more brainpower to save ourselves. And, if we get upset , our brains can’t think properly, causing us to sometimes make poor decisions.

Since the day my mom explained this to me, I’ve tried to keep one principle in mind: if I get into a difficult situation, the best thing to do is keep myself calm and not lose my head. And by keeping myself calm, I’ve made much better decisions which have saved me from even more difficulty.

“Learn from the Mistakes of Others – You Can’t Live Long Enough to Make Them all Yourself”

We are all going to make mistakes, some small and some big. And from these mistakes, we grow and become better. Since we don’t have the time to make all mistakes, it’s better to recognize the ones others have made, learn from them, so that we don’t repeat them. Only then can you grow yourself personally, emotionally, and professionally.

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Driver Inc. fRweIvr ieMk

The Driver Inc. issue has been around for several decades.

Which side of the hiring scheme organized it is up for discussion. However, from where most drivers who opted for the scheme, it seemed like the best option and only way to work for this particular carrier when they most needed a job. For the carrier, it seemed like a good way to have an employee without all those cumbersome items like payroll taxes, statutory holiday consideration, vacation pay or any of those little Human Resources nasties that create extra paperwork. For the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the view is that it’s a scam just designed to avoid taxes.

The CRA does not like it when people find ways around paying taxes and the CRA certainly has more sledgehammers to bring down on taxpayers than taxpayers have to defend themselves.

Labour Canada, a first cousin to the CRA, doesn’t have a lot of faith in the Driver Inc plan either. Labour Canada says if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, flies like a duck, then it must be a duck. Labour Canada sees drivers as employees regardless of the articles of incorporation.

The CRA also doesn’t care what the article of incorporation says. They don’t see arm’s length, and only see a scam.

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Neither Driver Inc. nor the employer carriers have the heart to go up against the federal government in court and essentially pay the entire cost of both sides where the judge has been appointed by one of the litigants — the Federal Government. There is no suggestion here the judicial branch isn’t going to rule fairly; it’s the vast length of time to get a decision and through the appeals process before a final final final decision, that may not be favourable to either the Driver Inc. side or the carrier side.

If the carrier wants to hire third party, an arm’s length contractors, then the small business owner operator trucker is an acceptable model. The small business owner operator truckers have capital equipment whereas Driver Inc. doesn’t even have the need for a lunch box.

Many carriers have utilized Driver Services in which a third party hires the drivers and pays the drivers as their employees. There are plenty of advantages for all concerned. The carriers can operate with exactly the right number of employees and be free of requiring spare drivers at the end of a telephone, have no responsibility for employee tax, have no responsibility for all those Human Resources requirements. All those requirements are sub-contracted to the Driver Service. The Driver Service gets paid more than the driver would if the driver worked directly for the company and gets paid close to what would be earned if he were working directly. The advantage for the carrier is saving money on a department; they can simply hire and pass off liability. The driver is happy because if the carrier isn’t a fit, they can be moved to a different client carrier easily where the fit may be better.

The Driver Service is happy because they’re earning the differential. The government is happy because they can see that everyone in the chain is being taxed at the proper rate.

This Driver Inc. is a situation where both the carrier and driver seem to want to have the advantages of a river’s service while cutting out the middleman. Cutting out the middleman creates a situation where nobody truly wins.

The various government agencies, especially the CRA, smell a rat and they set traps, and we know that’s never a good thing. The carrier relinquishes responsibility and liability to an organization that is but a shell and really is an individual.

No carrier wants to relinquish any responsibility without good cause and sound business practice. HR functions may be relinquished to an entity that specializes in HR. Safety programs may be relinquished to third party safety specialists— these organizations have intimate knowledge of all the safety requirements. Small business owner/ operator truckers have a great deal of investment and as such have a vested interest in ensuring they operate within the rules, all of them. Driver Inc. has no such investment, therefore represent no definable advantage to the carrier worth the relinquishment of responsibility.

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In the end, Driver Inc. just isn’t an entity worth the inherent liabilities for either party.

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HARPREET MANDER AND SUKH KANG Exceptional Leadership Nothing More, Nothing Less

Harpreet Mander was neither oblivious nor afraid of change when he landed on Canadian soil in the year 1998. After giving himself some time to settle down to his new life in North America, he chalked out a plan for himself to write yet another phenomenal Canadian immigrant story.

Navigating his way to success, Harpreet became an owner operator after driving a truck for ten years. By then, he had gained a strong sense about the trucking industry in North America. For him, the time was right to become the owner of a trucking business. Consequent to hearing Sukh Kang speak in financial forums, he was impressed by Sukh’s vision, planning and strategic thinking. The fact that Sukh had the knowledge of back office operations of a Trucking company was like icing on the cake! Sukh mentioned that trucking business is close to both of their hearts, as Harpreet had been in the frontline of a trucking business and Sukh’s father was already part of the business.

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In 2009, Greenway Carriers was formed, owned by perhaps the youngest team of two, in the industry. Both Harpreet and Sukh knew they had the power to influence in getting the other person to participate. Their personalities and experiences complimented each other.

The Greenway team had the knowledge, but had to establish their ability to make a mark in the industry. Raising capital was an important issue, but they both worked hard and stuck to the principle of lean and mean.

Sukh handled the back office and Harpreet focused on the trucks on the roads. According to Sukh, there is no book on trucking where all the scenarios are written about. From their first Freightliner truck and the first load from Concord to Quebec City, Harpreet and Sukh began building their fleet of truckers one at a time. With strong fundamentals like getting the business first and adding a truck afterwards, Greenway Carriers was put in a strong position even though it was a time when Canada was in midst of a severe recession. Both concurred that it was a very tough time for them but it also prepared them for the downturns, which, needless to say, one always encounters in any industry.

Harpreet and Sukh faced another challenge during the negotiations of the new United States-Mexico-Canada agreement (USMCA).

They came out of their comfort zone and focussed on their strengths. They went through the process of reprioritization and worked on creating opportunities and increasing their networking. Their company was heavily into transportation of paper, which is part of a long list of items that the USA has now put tariffs on. However, demand increased from Greenways’ clients as they were doing business with companies that weren’t affected by these tariffs. As the loads increased for Greenway Carriers, Harpreet and Sukh reached out to other paper companies as well. By the time the tariffs were removed, Greenway had secured more business from the paper industry and navigated its way to success.

The USMCA has not affected the trucking industry itself but due to tariffs on steels and metals, the trucking businesses have slowed down.

Harpreet and Sukh completely realize that being a leader requires unquenchable passion for growth and unquestionable commitment.

Even after remarkable success under their sleeves and a fleet of over 100 trucks, 300 trailers and an employee base of 150, both Harpreet and Sukh remain modest in their lifestyle. They both mentor young students, new staff members as well as engage with their employees daily. They run their

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hrpRIq mMDyr ny sMn 1998 iv`c jdoN kYnyfw dI DrqI qy pYr r`iKAw qW auh AwpxI izMdgI iv`c bdlwv qoN nw hI Axjwx sI nw hI Gbrwaux vwlw sI[ au`qrI AmrIkw iv`c Awpxy Awp nUM sQweI hox leI kuJ smW dyx qoN bwAd , aus ny AwpxIy ivl`Kx kYnyfIAn prvwsI khwxI ilKx leI AwpxI Xojnw nUM aulIikAw[ AwpxI sPlqw dy rwh dw mwrg drSn kridAW hrpRIq ds swl tr`k clwaux qoN bwAd mwlk qy sMcwlk bx igAw[ audoN q`k aus ny au`qrI AmrIkw iv`c tr`ikMg ieMfstrI bwry kw&I smJ bUJ iek`TI kr leI sI[ aus leI tr`ikMg ibjins dw mwlk bxn leI smW TIk sI[ lgwqwr su`K kMg nUM AwriQk sBw mMcW qy suxn dI sMgq krky ,auh su`K dI dUridRStI, Xojnw qy ibjins nIqI vwlI soc qoN pRBwivq hoieAw[ ieh g`l sony qy suhwgw swbq hoeI ik su`K nUM tr`ikMg kMpnI dy dPqr dy sMcwln dw igAwn sI[ su`K dsdw hY ik tr`ikMg dw ibjins auhnW dy idlW dy bhuq nyVy hY, ikauNik hrpRIq tr`ikMg ibjins iv`c tr`k clwauNdw sI qy su`K dy ipqw pihlW hI ies ibjins dw ih`sw sn[ sMn 2009 iv`c gRInvy kYrIArz kMpnI dI sQwpnw kIqI geI, ijs dy ies ieMfstrI dy ieiqhws iv`c Swied sB qoN G`t aumr dy do mwlk bxy[ dovyN hrpRIq Aqy su`K jwxdy sn ik auhnW kol dUsry ivAkqI nUM Awpxy nwl Swml krn leI pRBwivq krn dI smr`Qw sI[ auhnW dw ivAkqIqv qy qjrbw ie`k dUjy dy pUrk sn[ gRInvy tIm nUM igAwn qW sI pr ieMfstrI iv`c AwpxI hoNd dI ilAwkq nUM sQwipq krnw sI[ pUMjI nUM iek`Tw krnw ie`k bhuq hI Aihm mslw sI, pr auhnW dohW ny bhuq imhnq kIqI qy Awpxy ierwdy v`l Jukwau r`Kx vwly AsUl qy fty rhy[ su`K ny d&qr clwaux dw pRbMD kIqw qy hrpRIq sVk qy tr`kW au`qy kyNidRq irhw su`K dy muqwibk tr`ikMg au`qy AjyhI koeI ikqwb nhIN ijQy swry idRS vyrvy nw ilKy hox[ hrpRIq qy su`K ny Awpxy pihly PrweItlweInr tr`k qoN lY ky qy pihlw lof,kr konkorf qoN kueIbYk istI q`k krn qoN bwAd ie`k ie`k krky tr`kW dI PlIt bxwauxI SurU kIqI[ bVy qkVy mUl isDWq nwl ijvyN pihlW ibjins lvo iPr bwAd iv`c ie`k tr`k joV lE auh A`gy v`Dy[ gRInvy tr`ikMg kMpnI nUM bhuq mzbUq siQqI qy r`iKAw igAw ,jd ik ieh auh vkq sI jdoN kYnyfw bhuq mwVI mMdhwlI iv`coN gujr irhw sI[ dovyN pUrI qrHW sihmq sn ik auhnW leI BwvyN ieh smW bhuq muSikl sI, pr ies ny auhnW nUM hor muSiklW dw swhmxw krn leI iqAwr kIqw jo ik iksy vI ieMfstrI nUM ienHW muSikl hwlqW dw swhmxw krnw pY skdw hY[

On being asked what they would like to say to the vast readership of this publication: they said, “Readers: make a decision and run with it…”

hrpRIq Aqy su`K nUM XUnweIitf styts -mYksIko- kYnyfw smJOqw (XU AYs AYm sI ey) dI g`lbwq dOrwn ie`k hor cunOqI dw swhmxw krnw ipAw[ auh Awpxy suK swDnw dy Gyry qoN bwhr Awey qy AwpxI AwpxI smr`Qw qy iDAwn id`qw[ auhnW ny pRwQimkqw dI pRikirAw nUM dobwrw soiDAw, hor mOikAW nUM pYdw kIqw qy AwpxI jwx pCwx vDw leI[ auhnW dI kMpnI kwgz dI FoAw FuAweI v`l bhuq ijAwdw sI auh auhnW vsqW dI lMbI ilst dw ie`k ih`sw sI ,jo XU AYs dI cuMgI inrDwirq sn[ BwvyN gRInvy dy gwhkW qoN ijAwdw mMg v`D geI ikauNik auh auhnW kMpnIAW nwl ibjins kr rhy sn jo iehnW cuMgI- kr dI vjHw krky pRBwivq nhIN sn[ gRInvy tr`ikMg kMpnI leI ikauNik Bwr v`D irhw sI, hrpRIq Aqy su`K ny hor dUsrIAW pypr kMpnIAW q`k vI phuMc kIqI[ aus smyN q`k inrDwirq cuMgIkr nUM htw id`qw igAw qy gRInvy ny pypr ieMfstrI qoN hor ijAwdw Awpxw ibjins sur`iKAq kr ilAw qy sPlqw dy rsqy v`l mwrg drSn kIqw[ XU AYs AYm sI ey ny tr`ikMg ieMfstrI au`qy koeI Asr nhIN pwieAw, prMqU XkInn hI stIl qy hor DwqW qy cuMgI inrDwirq hox krky tr`ikMg ibjins mMdw pY igAw[ auhnW ny pUrI qrHW mihsUs kIqw ik lIfr hox dy nwqy ,ivkws leI ,ie`k nw buJxXog AwvyS Aqy iksy ivvwd qoN ibnW vcnb`Dqw dI zrUrq hY[ ieQoN q`k ik ivl`Kx sPlqw dy bwAd 100 tr`kW dI PlIt, 300 trylr Aqy 150 mulwzmW dy hox dy bwvjUd vI hrpRIq qy su`K dI izMdgI dw FMg inmrqw vwlw swDwrx hY[ ieh dovyN hI nOjvwn ividAwrQIAW dy slwhkwr spring 2019

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business professionally where they motivate their employees with incentives unparalleled in the industry. They keep their fleet technologically updated. Drivers and all other employees have their company’s full support and the trucks have new environmentally friendly technology that saves on diesel. The only concern they have is paucity of drivers in Ontario due to the existing immigrant laws.

Harpreet and Sukh’s responsibility does not end with their employees but they also give aid to the people in need. Harpreet keeps in touch with his village Kaulgarh in District Fatehgarh Sahib and recently distributed books and clothes to needy children there. Harpreet is married to Sandeep Kaur Mander and is blessed with two children, Kabir Singh Mander and Mahtab Singh Mander.

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hn[ nvyN stwP mYNbrW qy Awpxy mulwzmW nwl pUrw rwbqw r`Kdy hn[ auh Awpxw ibjins ie`k pySwvr FMg nwl clwauNdy hn, auQy auh Awpxy mulwzmW nUM lwjvwb auqyjk qohiPAW nwl auqSwihq krdy hn[ auh AwpxI PlIt nUM AwDuink qknwlojI nwl joV ky r`Kdy hn [ frweIvr qy hor swry mulwzm AwpxI kMpnI dI pUrI qwkq hn[ swry tr`k nvyN vwqwvrx AnukUl qknwlojI dy hn, jo ik fIzl bcwauNdy hn[ isr& ies g`l dI icMqw hY ik hux dy nvyN prvwsI kwnUMnW krky EntwrIE iv`c frweIvrW dI ikl`q hY[ hrpRIq Aqy su`K dI ijMmyvwrI Awpxy mulwzmW q`k hI ^qm nhIN huMdI, auh loVvMd lokW dI mdd vI krdy hn[ hrpRIq Awpxy ipMf kOlgVH izlHw PqihgV swihb nwl juiVAw hoieAw hY[ Ajy ipCy ijhy zrUrqmMd b`icAW nUM aus ny ikqwbW qy k`pVy vMfy hn[ hrpRIq dI pqnI sMdIp kOr mMDyr qy do b`cy, kbIr isMG mMDyr Aqy mihqwb isMG mMDyr hn [

They both believe that now that their business is steadily running, they would like to travel all around the world. They both like going to the gymnasium and Sukh is big on reading selfmotivational books. On being asked what they would like to say to the vast readership of this publication: they said,

dovyN hI hux ivSvws krdy hn ik aunHW dw ibjins inrMqr siQrqw nwl cl irhw hY [hux auh swrI dunIAW GuMmxw cwhuxgy [auh dovyN ijm jwxw psMd krdy hn [su`K nUM Awpxy Awp nUM auqswihq krn vwlIAW ikqwbW pVHn dw SOk hY [ aus nUM jdoN pu`iCAw ik auh ies pRkwSn dy pVHn vwilAW dI bhuqwq bwry kI kihxw cwhuxgy: auhnW ikhw,

“Readers: make a decision and run with it…”

“pwTko :PYslw lE qy ies nwl dOVo”

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