http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/ Register now. Post all your questions here and get advice from experienced drivers. en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:26:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/ http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?5080-All-and-Any-Info&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:40:12 GMT Hi All, Please can you shed some light. I am thinking of a change in direction for my job. Now I live in Kamloops, BC. Before I shed out the dosh... Hi All,

Please can you shed some light. I am thinking of a change in direction for my job. Now I live in Kamloops, BC.
Before I shed out the dosh $4000 approx for training what sort of money can I expect to earn ?

I am sure this question has been asked a million times before so, I am sorry if I am asking an old question.
All the jobs I see are for drivers with 2-3 years experience. Well as a new driver how would I get the jobs.

I spoke to one school and they said that there were jobs up inn the oil fields Fort McMurray. Is this good advice ?
I see Bison,VanKam H&R Trucks running through the area all the time. Do these companies pay well ?

So any advice,thoughts or comments are welcome.

Kind regards
BDB:23_30_126[1]: ]]> Newbies Forum BigDaddyBear http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?5080-All-and-Any-Info http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?5065-Good-trucking-schools-in-london&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 05:24:37 GMT Does anyone have any recommendations for a school in the London area? I'm considering Transport Training Centres of Canada inc. was looking for some opinions from anyone from the area.

thanks guys ]]> Newbies Forum London Trucker http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?5065-Good-trucking-schools-in-london http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?5045-COE-Question&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:08:12 GMT When I worked for a company (F T L) here in South Western Ontario between 1980 & 1987. They used cabover Internationals.
Very seldom if ever now; do I see COE on the road. But at the local International dealership this year I did see what I beleive was a double bunk International 9800 COE 2007 - 2009 ? had a flat floor and walk in bunk. I thought these were only built in south Africa.:asking: ]]> Newbies Forum JimmTwo http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?5045-COE-Question http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?5042-Miles-or-Kilometers&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:03:05 GMT I've noticed while looking at starting rates for new drivers that the rates are between 0.34 and 0.42 cents. Is that per mile or per kilometer? How does that rate compare to those in the States? ]]> Newbies Forum kodie14 http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?5042-Miles-or-Kilometers http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?5022-Good-trucking-schools-in-the-Toronto-area&goto=newpost Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:09:53 GMT Can anyone recommend a good school based on their own personal experience? Can anyone recommend a good school based on their own personal experience? ]]> Newbies Forum kia4ever http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?5022-Good-trucking-schools-in-the-Toronto-area http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?5011-Best-province-to-work&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 03:30:34 GMT Well, I just need your opinion on this one. Which of the Provinces in Canada you feel can be the best option to work? What do you think about... Well, I just need your opinion on this one.
Which of the Provinces in Canada you feel can be the best option to work?
What do you think about working on Vancover BC?

Thanks .. ]]> Newbies Forum Viasur http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?5011-Best-province-to-work http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?4992-DZ-companies-for-a-Newb&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:17:14 GMT I'm looking for some DZ companies you guys recommend for a newb to get some experience in. Employment agencies and temp work will be fine as well.

My dad needs some exp and he's insisting on getting started out in DZ although he has both licenses any advice will be apprieciated. ]]> Newbies Forum kia4ever http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?4992-DZ-companies-for-a-Newb http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?4990-a-question-about-school&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Aug 2010 01:12:41 GMT I live in Edmonton and have been looking at going to Gennaro Transport Training. Is anyone familiar with this school? Also what are the chances of... I live in Edmonton and have been looking at going to Gennaro Transport Training. Is anyone familiar with this school? Also what are the chances of finding an entry level job without having to drive into the US?

Thanks everyone! :Trucker: ]]> Newbies Forum RennSport4 http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?4990-a-question-about-school http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?4976-Trucking-in-Canada&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:45:33 GMT I'm a 34 years old guy from Finland and I have european CE-lincence (equals A licence in USA and Canada). I have alltogether 3 years of truck experience with lorriers (not tractor-trailer) as I got my CE-licence at May 2010. I have driven in Finland, Sweden, Germany and Austria.

I have been an o/o for 2 years and done mostly sales jobs during my work history. Earlier, when it was still legal with C-licence, I drove quite a lot of empty combinations (truck and so called full trailer). I have clear criminal record and driving record.

The more I have been thinking of this, the more certain I am that trucking is in my blood. The only moment I feel alive is while driving. That's the thing I want to do. Driving in Europe doesn't feel good due a lot of reasons.

I would like to drive in Canada and USA. What do you think, do I have any chances to get employed with my background. As you might guess, I have strong motivation and I'm quick learner. I have a good job here, but it's not driving and I cannot fool myself to like this or any other non-driving job anymore.

Thank you for all the tips and suggestions you think might be of any help! ]]> Newbies Forum HeceR http://www.truckstopcanada.ca/forum/showthread.php?4976-Trucking-in-Canada