Harleen came to Canada as an international student with no family here, no one waiting to pick her up, and no idea how difficult the journey ahead would be.
From staying in hotels and figuring out life on her own, to studying, searching for work, washing dishes, working in restaurants, fast food, and labor jobs — she did whatever it took to survive and build a future.
Then she found trucking.
Getting her license was only the beginning. As a woman entering a male-dominated industry, she called hundreds of trucking companies looking for someone willing to give her a chance. When she finally found a job, the real challenge began — learning to drive and deliver loads on her own, navigating unfamiliar places, walking through truck stops at night, and dealing with unwanted attention and personal questions along the way.
This is the story of Harleen her journey from international student to professional truck driver — the struggles, the sacrifices, the moments that tested her, and the determination that kept her moving forward.
International Student to a Truck Driver — one woman’s journey through Canada, trucking, and everything in between.
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