How / Where to get experience?

Some companies offer a mentoring program. Find out which ones and be persistent.

Make sure you are an attractive prospect for a potential hire. Be flexible when it comes to work hours, type of work and so on.

My first job was driving a garbage truck. It wasn't horrible but it got my foot in the door with a new company.

You may have to go through a few bad employers before you get some experience, but with more experience comes more opportunities. It is worth the slog if you ask me.

 

You can also do dual job description. Like Dock worker and driver. Work the dock unloading trailers and wait for the opportunity.

 

Starline Windows in Port Kells is a place where a few drivers (myself included) got started out at. Not the greatest place, lots of heavy lifting but with no experience you can't be too choosy. Some of the container companies may look at you too. TMR might be looking also.

 

May I ask How old you are and are you allowed in usa do you have fast card yet and Passport?
if so maybe i can help.

 

Stay away from the **removed** out fits. Go to alberta. I'd say you screwed your self by not going through a truck driving School that would help you get a job. Try H&R transport. We to will not go into the USA, yuck. good luck

 

I got my start by actually dropping in to the warehouse's with resume in hand, and asking to talk to the boss. Low pay and hard labor for the first couple months, then moved on to a couple of better jobs.

Now I'm driving for Pepsi out in the Prairies, $24/hr but still hard work... Looking to drive in the oil patch this winter to make some good $$$. Also roughnecked for a couple of outfits, but it only takes 1 loser on a crew to bring everyone down. I got sick of dealing with other peoples personal problems, so I went to Pepsi.

For anyone looking to gain experience, hauling Anhydrous Ammonia in the spring time is always a good bet. The Agriculture companies are usually desperate for drivers in the Prairies, but that only lasts 2-4 weeks.