Starting out for rookies

Its already federal law!!!!! Its 11 Thousand dollar fine for the company you work for and a 3 thousand dollar fine for the driver to be on a cell phone with out a hands free headset while operating a commercial vehicle! IT SHOULD BE!

 

Simple answer is keep on knocking on doors and asking its never prevented me from getting a job in fact most employers appreciate someone who takes a bit of initiative.

 

Thanks , Doubles. Appreciate the information. BSafe

 

Thanks Mach E!

 

Hey guys, i had a question how old to you have to be to drive a truck in America. I am originally from Toronto, ON and would like to become a trucker so wondering what the age requirment was? also if possible can let me know how old i would have to be in Canada to drive?

Thanks
John

 

18 to drive in state and 21 to cross state lines. also you have to be 21 to get doubles/ triples and hazmat endorsements

 

Have you tried finding a small family run company? They will sometimes give newbies a shot where these big chain companies won't.

 

But every OTR company I've looked at lately specifies that it must be one year of OTR experience.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driving_licence_in_Canada

Here is the link for Canada. It depends on what province you live in.

 

I have several companies that will hire as early as 3 months with a good background and driving record