returning to industry

Look around for the biggest companies, pick the best of the worst and gain some experience. Schneiders is hiring. Not sure if you tried them but they may foot some of the cost on a refresher but you need to be able to cross the border for these bigger companies.

 

I took my CDL course with a guy who hired on to Kriska. He is doing really well there. They will have you out with a trainer and then you have to test out for your own truck.

Stay away from Challenger and Travellers. Haven't known anything good about either of them. Challenger used to be good, now they are just another BFI.

If you don't mind doing flatbed, try J&F Trucking out of Ajax. I started out there. Old trucks but very well maintained. Usually out 5 days then back for the weekends. All regional work (within 500 miles of TO).

 

If you want to jump back into the pool give Bison a call, there in Mississauga, ON. Big Freight Systems out of Steinbach, MB really need drivers. Any big company in Canada will hire you. Put your year in, and then get out and look for a smaller company with better pay.

 

You are lucky your woman lets you. LOL My Lady told me that if I go back on the road, I shouldn't bother coming home

 

Most of the big outfits are bunch of no good thieves, but they are more likely to hire a rookie because they know rookie is willing to put up with abuse a little more than the experienced driver...
They are mostly about the same and they are running on the same tired script
They will make all kinds promises just to get you in, but rarely deliver on them.
They are mostly hoping, that as long as they throw you enough crumbs to survive you won't bother looking for another job....

 

Try HIGHLAND they offer a newbie deal on their website

* Exceptions to the one (1) year OTR requirement may be made on an individual basis if the driver applicant has a stable work history and has received their training from an approved accredited school. If you have limited over-the-road experience that does not qualify you to be a single qualified over-the road driver we have limited positions available in our on-job-training program. The program consists of paid over-the-road driving under the direct instruction of a qualified trainer with a strong emphasis on skills upgrading, safety and communication.

Interested?

APPLY ONLINE! or give us a call at 1-877-444-4303

 

Check out Driverlink and take your pick.