Do Canadian companies pay more than American ones?

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  1. lupe

    lupe Medium Load Member

    that's the question.
     
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  3. Flying Finn

    Flying Finn Heavy Load Member

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    Hmm, probably not. We get paid in CAD but run per mile. So we actually get snookered a bit on the conversion. Well, not when we are at par or above the USD.
     
  4. lupe

    lupe Medium Load Member

    What are some Canadian cents per miles for some of the popular companies?
     
  5. mgfg

    mgfg Road Train Member

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    Typically Canadians earn more than our American counterparts when you compare doing the same job.

    And YES< Canadian truck drivers do get more/earn more than their American counterparts.
     
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  6. TheHealthyDriver

    TheHealthyDriver Heavy Load Member

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    It's normal to see Canadian drivers getting $0.40/mile.
     
  7. lupe

    lupe Medium Load Member

    Is it easy for Americans to become a truck driver in Canada? Do they hire Americans too?

    Why do they pay more? How much can you expect your first year?
     
  8. canuck in da truck

    canuck in da truck Road Train Member

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    usually anywhere between 39 to 50 cpm--more in the 40-42 range tho--of course there are a few low payers but not that many
    and an average of 20-25 for picks and drops border crossings and such
    and if only in canada you can log 13 hrs driving per day
    there are a few canadian companies that have a us operation--not sure if the pay is higher or not
    i know they higher a lot of drivers from europe and east asia---you can find that on the net--not sure if an american driver can get in on the same program or not--
     
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  9. lupe

    lupe Medium Load Member

    Could you recommend some Canadian companies that hire 21 year olds and provides training?
     
  10. liner

    liner Medium Load Member

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    None....if your an American!
     
  11. lupe

    lupe Medium Load Member

    Why not? Actually I am a permanent resident here, not a citizen yet.
     
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