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

In one of the longest-running segments on Road Gang Radio, Canada Calling returns with Jim Park and Joanne Ritchie of OBAC to tackle a hot topic in Canadian freight: internal trade barriers. From steering axle weights to oversized load permitting and the call for a federal CDL, Jim and Joanne unpack the key takeaways from a recent national Trucking Hackathon. Joanne kicks things off with the context behind Canada’s internal trade agreement, and Jim dives into the nitty-gritty of regulatory friction that’s slowing down east-west supply chains. If you haul north of the border—or just want a peek behind Canada’s policy curtain—this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.