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Livestock Hauling

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by Ckxtreme, Jul 26, 2015.

  1. Jul 26, 2015 #1
    Ckxtreme

    Ckxtreme Bobtail Member

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    Hey guys,

    Anybody here a bull or hog hauler? Even more specifically out of Alberta? I'm looking for real world info into the daily work life that livestock haulers live. See, since I got my class 1 I've had this dream scenario in my head that cattle hauling is the place for me. Granted I've never really been around them as I grew up in metro Vancouver. But since then I've moved out to Edmonton, and then to a small town outside red deer and I really like the rural/country style of living. In my head I have it that these drivers are the last remaining Cowboys on the Wild West, and it's a fun job, with great income potential. So in my mind I have it that I've moved my family out to an acreage, and I owner/op some custom Pete 389 or Ken W9 and make a great income and I live happily ever after.

    So I ask... What's it really like? From what I read, sleep can be a problem. Is that still true with all the laws and rules? I get that you have to be a very aware and cautious driver, avoiding any and all sudden moves. Is the income there? Is it enjoyable, or is my dream just that?
     
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  3. Jul 26, 2015 #2
    Cottonmouth85

    Cottonmouth85 Bad Influence

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    I know some others will weigh in. It's not what it used to be and it's a #### hard ride, but I'm a big believer in following your dreams.

     
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  4. Jul 29, 2015 #3
    Tai

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    Since no one else is posting I'll give my limited info. Take everything with a grain of salt.

    I'm not a cattle hauler but I do work for a company with a cattle hauling division. Which uses its cattle pods to haul dry freight west (after cleaning, sanitizing them and plastic wrapping them) and cattle bag to ontario/quebec. Everything I've seen is they have to follow a lot more rules. They can only keep the animals on the truck for a limited ammount of hours. (They off load them in Thunderbay I believe and then reload them in the morning.) Its a walking load so its harder to control. It smells. Its not pleasant to walk by the trailers before they're cleaned.

    Advantages I've seen (these are for my company only.) Is you stick in Canada only. (I don't like this but others do.) They get nicer trucks. 13 speed T680s and Lonestars vs Prostars. More freedom to control loads then van drivers get.

    I hope someone with first had knowledge can give you better info.
     
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  5. Jul 29, 2015 #4
    orcen

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    Stick with Boots.
     
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  7. Jul 31, 2015 #5
    Ckxtreme

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    Ah... You know them?

    I'll be honest the horror stories I've been reading online, hearing etc about a lot of companies I'm glad I landed where I did with no experience. They have been very good to me, including getting a brand new truck 9 months in.
     
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  8. Jul 31, 2015 #6
    orcen

    orcen Heavy Load Member

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    Do they ever run you into Ontario?
     
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  9. Jul 31, 2015 #8
    Ckxtreme

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    A couple guys have gone for a few loads this summer, but from what I gather that was a first, and I havent gone personally. I'm AB, SK, BC.
     
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  10. Aug 5, 2015 #8
    orcen

    orcen Heavy Load Member

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    Ah right on.... Stick where you are, they're a good company.
     
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