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My Story — Bloodhound Trucking & Services Inc.
My name is David Phillip Hawke. I'm the owner of Bloodhound Trucking & Services Inc., based in Calgary, Alberta.
In May 2024, I had the engine in my 2015 Kenworth T800 rebuilt. After that rebuild, I experienced repeated mechanical problems, including oil leaks, fuel-pressure issues, fuel-pump problems, and leaking injectors. The truck repeatedly went back for repairs.
Then, on March 20, 2025, the engine suffered a catastrophic failure on Highway 40 north of Hinton, Alberta.
The truck had to be recovered and returned for further investigation and repairs. It was out of service for approximately five weeks.
That's 26 working days without the truck generating revenue. But the payments didn't stop. The insurance didn't stop. The bills didn't stop.
That financial damage set off a chain reaction that I have been fighting to recover from ever since.
I fell behind on equipment payments and other business obligations. I have faced the loss of trucks and trailers, and I've been fighting to save the business I worked so hard to build.
I filed a civil claim seeking $350,000 in connection with the engine repairs and resulting losses. The claim remains a legal matter, and its allegations and damages are subject to the court process.
I contacted 337 Members of Parliament looking for assistance and answers. Despite those efforts, I have not found an accessible federal assistance solution for my circumstances.
I'm not asking for special treatment. I'm asking for a fair chance — for myself and for other Canadian owner-operators who could find themselves in the same situation.
One major mechanical failure should not have to mean the end of everything a hardworking Canadian has built.