Another newbie Another question

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by Guinters, May 18, 2017.

  1. Guinters

    Guinters Bobtail Member

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    Hey first i would like to say thanks to anyone that takes the time to give feedback.

    So i am currently finishing up my second week of training with KRTS. if all flows well i should have my license in hand by mid june, I am in the hamilton ontario area, I am looking at my options for first carrier or potentially only one i may need, it seems hard to find any solid info on what the best carriers in the area are. all i know is my goal is to get into tanker, Does anyone know of a good carrier that would take on a new guy do dry van or whatever is needed until i can get into tanker, i have had a few company's come in while i was in class, mackinnon, Schneider, double d, Challenger, and i cant remember the last one weliend or something.

    Also i would love any opinions or input on if you like tanker recommend it or an alternative
     
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  3. nickstick

    nickstick Bobtail Member

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    I'm in BC. So I don't know why you would have to do anything other than tanker to do tanker. I had 3 months experience driving class 1 before I got hired driving fuel. Maybe the rules are different there but I would just apply for tanker jobs if that's what you want. The way I looked at it I wouldn't want to roll a tanker over any more than I'd want to roll a load of manuer over. It's all about the respect for the load and the rig. Slow is smooth and smooth is fast.
     
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  4. 6rider

    6rider Light Load Member

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    Apply to Laidlaw tank... They're always looking for drivers and may take you.
     
  5. orcen

    orcen Heavy Load Member

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    That's because in BC they'll hire anyone immediately who DOESNT speak punjab to haul fuel.
     
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  6. nickstick

    nickstick Bobtail Member

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    Derka Derka? You know I use to try and treat them with respect. But I don't know. Lately I have been flabbergasted by their stupidity and disregard for safety. Countless times I've drove by them with disbelief wondering why they are crossing the yellow line into my lane.
     
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  7. orcen

    orcen Heavy Load Member

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    It amazed me whenever I saw them in Ontario, wondering how they made it over the coq and rogers alive..
     
  8. Sicko

    Sicko Bobtail Member

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    Look up Tri-mac. Pretty sure they do tanks. Lots of good companies in the area. Im in Niagara and theres no shortage of work. Driving for Niagara Transit now but I really hate people so unsure if this will last, looking to get back into a cab to do some refresher time driving a non-auto..
     
  9. Prairie Boy

    Prairie Boy Road Train Member

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    Yes, Trimac does pull tanks. The are the largest bulk carrier in North America.
     
  10. initforthelonghaul94

    initforthelonghaul94 Bobtail Member

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    Been with challenger for almost a year, no complaints. Steady pay checks and good training. Lots of loads
     
  11. jess4040

    jess4040 Light Load Member

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    Just curious, what do companies like Trimac pay, hazardous cargo and all? I used to know someone who drove for them, but forgot to ask about his pay.
     
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