US vs Canadian truck drivers

Newmercman is right about the company where we both now work. They are the biggest bunch of miseries that I have ever come across. They only talk to you if they need to know something; otherwise they are totally anti-social. They rarely put their hand up when you pass, even on a two-lane highway. Most of them seem to be in fear of doing something wrong or upsetting someone in the office; in case they are punished by a loss of miles. And nearly all of these drivers are owner/operators and should be enjoying things by being their own boss but none know the meaning of the word: craic.