Whats the story on Seaboard/Harmac? My brother was asking me and they're always looking for drivers and O/O's.... and this is usually a red flag. Thanks in advance, Kenny
Seaboard has hired TFW's when more qualified Canadians applied for truck driver jobs that Seaboard advertised. In other words the ads were fake and Seaboard was throwing job applications from Canadians in the garbage. Lately Seaboard is hiring large numbers of recent immigrants from Punjab as O/O's and company drivers. This is correctly being interpreted as the beginning of the end in fuel hauling (Trimac and Westcan are doing the same). Fuel hauling wages will soon be similar to other woebegone-unqualified-recent-immigrant-from-Punjab-dominated sectors of trucking like port container hauling, gravel trucks and lumber hauling. $7/hr anyone?
More and more pulling super B tanks for trimac. Seen with my own two Beatty little eyes more than once. (Hindus).
Noticed Tandet in toronto this morning has also brought in new Canadians to pull their tankers... I just hope they at least understand the basic physics of how hauling a liquid will constantly change your weight around especially if you can't avoid having to stop quickly..
Its so easy for anyone to get into trucking,, no education whatsoever required. I just saw this posting for Flagperson. Most truck drivers would not qualify to operate the stop and go sign. I always get a chuckle when some clown calls trucking a profession,,,,must be easily challenged IMO FLAG/Technician Posted Jul 12, 2017 12:36 PM Summer Student Positions Available: 1 Posting Date: July 10, 2017 Closing Date: July 21, 2017 Projected Start Date: July 11, 2017 Salary / Rate of Pay: TBD Days of Work Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri Possible weekends Hours of Work Full-time Contract to end August 25/17 Job Requirements Qualifications •Must be 18 years of age or older; •Minimum of a high school diploma is required; •University Degree or College Diploma in Environmental Studies in progress preferred; •Ability to travel between worksites locally and within the region as required; •A valid “G” Drivers license is required. Key Attributes •Understanding of environmental sciences •Strong organization and planning skills; •Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; •Strong research and technical writing skills, ability to present information concisely and clearly; •Proficient with use of Microsoft Office; •Ability to understand and focus on new ideas and concepts to coherently communicate in writing; •Strong listening and interpretation skills, ability to retain salient points and synthesize information on complex issues; •Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; •Ability to establish work priorities and deadlines; •Ability to effectively and efficiently problem-solve and tackle new assignments; •Able to handle multi-tasking and maintain focus in a busy work place; and •Able to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure. Job Description Key Accountabilities/Activities •Assisting the Project Manager in fulfilling multi-disciplinary environmental, geosciences, remediation, groundwater and soil related projects, such as:◦Conducting environmental and social impact assessments and audits, investigations, studies, Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments; ◦Completing environmental site assessment, remediation, and groundwater modeling; ◦Conducting environmental monitoring; •Perform routine standardized field tasks including traffic control and flagging activities •Consistently executing prescribed technical procedures, safe work practices and work plans while completing field work; •Generating and assisting with preparation of deliverable documentation such as technical reports, summaries, data sheets, graphs, proposals and qualification packages; •Participating in project management meetings; •Handling difficult situations with tact and diplomacy to maintain positive working relationships with all internal and external contacts and the public; •Remaining current with new advancements in the field; and, •Performing other related duties as required.
Yes, true, I can verify that. I drove for Trimac in Calgary and in Sherwood Park and there is a lot of new Canadians around and very little clear English spoken there. I agree with the post from @Runawayscreaming. Trimac had a pile of Jamaicans brought over for the TFW program. Margins are getting slimmer in fuel and these companies are really looking for ways to cut costs and wages are one of them. I took a couple pay cuts at Trimac. (Mostly bonuses)
I have no direct experience with them but I worked with a few guys that drove for them (in Toronto) and they left due to the rate cuts. I noticed in the Indeed reviews that owner ops were complaining about pay there too.
