California-based mentor and former trucker Khushwant Singh has announced the launch of a free online education initiative aimed at empowering Punjabi-speaking truck drivers across North America.
The "Knowledge Langar" resource contains practical tools for financial and digital self-sufficiency that will be delivered via TikTok, WhatsApp, and voice-note tutorials. Singh said the goal is to address the language barriers and misinformation that have left many drivers dependent on intermediaries.
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The initiative includes lessons on how to use artificial intelligence tools, understand broker contracts, manage fuel and factoring programs, and avoid common trucking scams.
The Knowledge Langar draws inspiration from the Sikh tradition of Langar, the community kitchen that provides food to all regardless of background. Singh describes his version as a “digital Langar”—one that shares knowledge instead of meals.
“Langar isn’t only about food; it’s about sharing what you have,” he said. “If Waheguru gave you a clear mind, you share clarity. That’s seva in today’s world.”
A former truck driver turned dispatcher, Singh said he decided to dedicate himself to teaching after seeing fellow drivers lose income to predatory dispatchers and misleading contracts. “I saw the same mistakes again and again,” he said. “People weren’t dumb; they were just stuck behind a language wall.”
Through short Punjabi-language clips and tutorials, Singh explains how drivers can read English contracts using translation apps, verify broker credentials on FMCSA websites, and compare fuel discounts or factoring rates before signing. Many of his followers, he said, have since recovered unpaid wages or negotiated fairer deals.
“I used to do people’s work,” Singh said. “Now I teach them to do it themselves. That’s freedom.”
His outreach has gained traction among Punjabi-speaking truckers across the United States and Canada, particularly in regions such as California’s Central Valley and Ontario, where large South Asian trucking communities operate. Drivers regularly contact Singh through WhatsApp seeking guidance on contract disputes, fuel savings, and load verification.
He acknowledged that some of the services he recommends—such as fuel cards or factoring programs—offer referral commissions, but said transparency remains central to his approach.
“If someone signs up through my link, I might earn a small bonus,” he said. “But I only share what I use or trust. Even if they don’t sign up, I still help them. Because that’s seva, not sales.”
The initiative also integrates AI and translation technology to make paperwork and digital tools more accessible. Singh demonstrates how truckers can use Google Lens to read contracts in Punjabi or ChatGPT to simplify complex documents.“I tell people: don’t be afraid of AI,” he said. “It’s not here to replace you; it’s here to help you.”
His approach, blending Sikh teachings with digital education, reflects what he calls “faith through technology.”
“This is Guru Nanak’s path,” Singh said. “I’m just walking it—with WiFi instead of firewood.”
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