Chase brings in MLA and former trucker Harman Bhangu to break down how the “driver shortage” is really a pay shortage, supercharged by the abuse of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

They unpack how some carriers are charging migrants tens of thousands to come to Canada, trapping them in debt and closed work permits that amount to modern indentured servitude, while honest companies trying to pay fair wages get undercut and pushed out of the market.

Harman explains why wages have stagnated, why families are choosing warehouses over the highway, and how Victoria’s out‑of‑touch policies are hollowing out the industry that keeps B.C.’s shelves stocked. From rallies and shop‑floor conversations to his jump into politics, he lays out what needs to change so trucking can be a respected, well‑paid career again instead of a race to the bottom.

Chase sits down with BC Green Party leader Emily Lowan to dig into how Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program has become, in the UN’s own words, a “breeding ground for modern-day slavery.”

They break down how closed work permits trap migrant truck drivers in indentured servitude, why fines against abusive carriers are meaningless, and how corporations use anti-immigrant rhetoric to keep workers fighting each other instead of the oligopolies driving wages down.

Emily lays out concrete fixes, from ending closed permits and funding real enforcement, to large-scale regularization and permanent residency, while Chase connects it all back to what truckers lived through during Covid, the convoy, and the collapse of rest stops, showers, and basic dignity on the road.

If you care about trucking, immigration, or the working class getting a fair shot, this is a conversation about possible ways to fight back together instead of buying the culture war spin.

ConExpo might not have gotten the Edison truck, but it definitely got the full Edison Motors experience. In this episode, the crew breaks down how a simple trip to ConExpo Vegas turned into a masterclass in government red tape, border headaches, and creative problem solving when Environment Canada and the EPA blocked their hybrid truck and Border Security even blocked the axles from crossing the border. Instead of backing down, they built a booth around a brutally honest sign calling out “stupid government rules,” connected with fans, and turned a logistical disaster into one of the most talked about exhibits on the floor.

The conversation goes deep into the design and purpose of a hybrid Texas bed winch tractor, explaining how this specialized oilfield truck can load its own 400‑barrel tanks, move rig mats, and stand tank farms while running fully electric on site to slash idle time and fuel burn. They lay out their plan to build two nearly identical trucks, one mechanical and one hybrid, to capture real world fuel savings data instead of just “math on paper,” making this episode a goldmine for anyone into heavy equipment, oilfield operations, or sustainable work trucks.

Along the way, the guys share behind the scenes stories from the show floor, from being featured in multiple OEM and supplier booths to the infamous bare‑ass radiator photo prank that almost ended up on a giant trade show banner. It’s an unfiltered look at trade‑show politics, marketing that actually gets attention, and the reality of trying to push innovative hybrid truck technology through layers of bureaucracy. If you’re into diesel hybrids, heavy haul, oilfield trucks, Texas bed rigs, government overreach, or just chaotic small company hustle, this episode is packed with searchable keywords and stories that will keep fans and new listeners hooked.