Defending Local Maritimers in the Trucking Industry Crisis The trucking shortage in the Maritimes is real, and it’s hurting the economy. But blaming the locals — the people who’ve lived, worked, and paid taxes in these provinces their whole lives — is not only wrong, it’s offensive. The truth is, local workers are being locked out of the trucking industry due to outrageous training costs, while governments and companies sponsor foreign drivers instead. That’s not a "shortage" problem. That’s a policy problem.
1. The Cost of Entry Is Absurd Let’s start with the most basic barrier: getting a CDL (Class 1 license) in the Maritimes can cost up to $15,000. That’s more than some used trucks on the road. Most working-class locals — people trying to raise families and keep a roof over their heads — simply can’t afford that without going into deep debt. If the province or federal government genuinely wants to solve the labor crisis, why not invest in locals? Why is that money being funneled into immigration programs instead?
2. Public Money Should Serve the Public It’s not xenophobic to point out when public money is being used in a way that excludes locals. Government programs, both federal and provincial, are subsidizing the training and relocation of foreign workers into the trucking sector — often paying 100% of the cost. Meanwhile, a 25-year-old from Miramichi or Cape Breton who wants to drive a rig is told to figure it out alone. That’s not equity. That’s an insult to the people who already call this place home.
3. Immigration Alone Is Not a Sustainable Fix Importing drivers doesn’t solve the root problem — it just papers over it. Many foreign drivers leave for better-paying jobs in Ontario or Alberta once their contracts are up. Some move into other industries. Meanwhile, the local workforce remains untapped, undertrained, and increasingly resentful. This isn’t a path to a strong, resilient trucking economy — it’s a temporary patch job at best, and a ticking time bomb at worst.
4. Local Knowledge Matters Trucking in the Maritimes isn’t just about holding a steering wheel. It's about navigating rural backroads in the dead of winter, knowing the ferry schedules, understanding seasonal shipping demands, and building trust with local businesses. Local drivers bring more than a license — they bring experience, culture, and community ties. Replacing them with temporary labor erodes that base and ultimately weakens the industry.
5. Invest in Local Training, Not Outsourcing If the real goal is to fix the trucking shortage, then lower the cost of training. Provide interest-free loans or grants for Maritimers who want to drive. Create apprenticeship pathways. Partner with local trucking companies to guarantee jobs after certification. These aren’t radical ideas — they’re common sense. What’s radical is spending tens of millions on foreign labor while locals get left behind.
Conclusion This isn’t about blaming immigrants. It’s about demanding better for the people already here. Maritimers want to work. They want to drive. They want to contribute. But the system is making it harder and harder for them to do so — while cutting them out of the solution entirely. If we’re serious about fixing the trucking crisis in the Maritimes, it’s time to stop outsourcing the problem and start investing in our own people.
Step right up and get yourself a (((central bank)))! At this point, "regime change" and the creation of yet another central bank is especially dangerous on a global scale simply because once enough significant countries have a central bank, the rollout of a CBDC is the next clear step.
The replies to comments on that post are pretty spot on as well.
Anyone following my vaguely retarded narrative knows I'm a widow with two lovely kids trying to make a living in tech in California after spending 20 years in NYC. I sought and met a nice man - gave me hope for the future, but we were on different paths. We remain friends and send jew memes to one another still.
But after one too many bullshit interactions with the horrific people of this state (namely, my horrid jew landlord and irritating nigger and dependapotamous neighbors) and I finally couldn't take it anymore. Packed up as much as I could, dumped the rest, and moved back out to an old family farmhouse in nowhere, Ohio. Spent the last week getting settled and making plans for a cowboy pool in the backyard.
I'm thrilled to be back in the country, letting my dog bark and kids scream. Area is 99% white. I've been sleeping like a baby.
Now going to join a decent church and a horseback riding club, hoping the rest falls into place.
I’ve been pretty blackpilled about zoomers but overheard something today that made me smile. I took the kids to the pool and two teenage girls were sitting next to us chatting. One of them said she just got back from a road trip to Texas and how much she loved the people there. Then she said “then when we crossed state lines to our state there was a giant sign saying everyone is welcome and our state flag next to a rainbow flag. DISGUSTING!”
Haha it’s nice to know there are still a few White girls with sense. Also, pride month doesn’t seem so in your face this year. I’ve actually forgotten about it a few times. Businesses seem to have backed off a bit.
