South Asian Canadian men truck drivers

Doman Industries transport truck no. 6 sits parked on an inclined wooden ramp. The truck is fitted with an open-box dumping trailer loaded with loose dirt. One transport worker sits in the driver's seat of the truck, while two more lean against the ramp. More parked cars and transport workers can be seen through the gaps in the ramp. A clear sky can be seen in the background.

In front of a red curtain, the 1962-1963 winner of Doman Industries' driver of the year award poses for a photo, holding the trophy. Herb Doman stands to the left of him. Gordy Doman stands to the right of him.

At a Doman Industries company function in November of 1965, an unidentified Doman Industries higher-up shakes hands with the recipient of the "Driver of the Year Award" trophy. The higher-up stands behind a table fitted with a podium and a microphone. Three other attendees are standing beside him, one of whom is obscured by the microphone. The award recipient stands on the opposite side of the table.

Fifteen attendees pose for a photo at a Doman Industries company function in November of 1965. One row is seated and another row stands behind the first. The attendee fourth from the right in the first row holds the trophy for the Driver of the Year Award issued by Doman's Transport Limited. Wallpaper and a window with a drawn curtain can be seen behind the attendees.

At a Doman Industries company function in November of 1965, Herb Doman hands a "Driver of the Year Award" trophy to one of his employees. Herb stands behind a table fitted with a podium and a microphone and laden with various cups, plates, salt and pepper shakers and hors d'oeuvres. Three other attendees are standing beside Herb, but they are obscured by the Trophy or cut off by the edge of the photograph. The award recipient stands on the opposite side of the table.

Four transport workers pose for a photo in front of a Summit Wood hauling truck. The truck bed is loaded with short, squared-off cuts of lumber. A stand of sparse trees can be seen behind the truck.

At a fuelling station in an urban area, four South Asian transport workers pose for a photo near their parked vehicles. The storefront of a Wellcraft Boats building can be seen in the background. Sky Chief Gas is distributed by Texaco. Wellcraft is a powerboat manufacturer.

Two transport workers pose for a photo in front of a Summit Wood hauling truck. The truck bed is loaded with short, squared-off cuts of lumber.

Creator: Dhaliwal, Paul Singh

Interview with Mr. Paul Singh Dhaliwal describing his life, particularly focusing on his move to Canada and the changes he faced. Mr. Dhaliwal's father lived in Canada for several years but died before bringing his family to Canada. Paul Singh came to Canada in 1932 at the age of 16 and lived with his uncle, Bhagat Singh. While on his journey to Canada he met some people who helped him cook his food and get his health examination done. He and his uncle used to work at Greenlake Mill. After that mill shut down in winter, he lived with his uncle in Abbotsford where his uncle had property and a house, before going to Ducan to work at Hillcrest mill. During the Second World War, Dhaliwal attempted to sign up for service, but was denied after taking the medical exams. During the war, it was easy for him to find work. After the war, and after the British left, it was easier for him to travel to India and back. In 1945, he was spotted by an American promoter while wrestling and he was given a passport, allowing him to travel. He went from place to place and wrestled in high profiled matches. He made hundreds of dollars per match. In 1950 he decided to quit wrestling and was married. Afterward, he focused mostly on his trucking business. This is a full length interview recorded at Mr. Paul's residence.