They were the first company to offer me a job after I applied at a bunch of places. The offer seemed legit. I started in March, they asked if I’d...
Been out of the loop for a few years, whats out there? Chips, lumber, fish, cement... anyone up on whats year round and what the wages are like?
You wouldn't know this because we've never met, but I'm probably the most relaxed person you've never met. If I tried to relax any more my heart...
I'm no expert on Canadian immigration law, but I would think you would want to start by figuring out how to emigrate to Canada. I doubt anyone...
Once you have a couple years experience you can choose where you want to work. As an employee you can change employers quite easily without any...
Its funny more drivers haven't figured this one out. Five years ago I was running back and fourth to Edmonton for one of those guaranteed over...
Any job driving in the bush is dangerous. I saw a log truck on its roof a few weeks ago. Paved roads don't have 20% grades. Paved roads aren't...
If you're a truck driver, don't buy a truck. If you're a business man and you've run the numbers and found a niche area thats underserved, then...
What a bizarre thread this turned out to be.
A friend of mine used to haul logs in northern Alberta, made good money when things were good, made nothing when things weren't good. Never got...
There's lots of logs moving in BC right now. I'll stick to fuel, much safer than logs for a little less money.
I haven't done that sort of work in a while, but I saw in another thread a guy saying he was happy working for $0.32 a mile. My first job driving...
$0.32 a mile and no benefits, same as in the nineties. Fuels a little better, $22 - $28 per hour.
Interesting, if that was the industry standard we'd all be better off.
Yeah, it sounds like they're a quality outfit and the blue trucks are aesthetically pleasing.
Anyone tell me what these guys are paying? I see that Scamp is advertising a $3 per hour safety bonus, which sounds great except that they don't...
I'm thinking of moving to Renfrew or Kitimat and I'm wondering what work is available. I've hauled tankers, vans and china tops in the past. I'm...
This thread has been an interesting read. What I get out of it is that the border guard can deny entry to a foreigner simple because they want...
They already got a hit out on me, I ran one of em over a few years back.
Aint Western Canada great! I see a business opportunity for ya. All you gotta do is paint lines to park between and it'll be a big hit. When I...
