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Europeans and short term work in the USA

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by london boy, Mar 27, 2008.

  1. Mar 27, 2008 #1
    london boy

    london boy Bobtail Member

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    Hello fellow truckers, I am looking to do some short term work in the United States. I currently work in London, England I hold a (EC) license which means "C" is for over 16000 kg gvm and "E" is for articulated trucks.
    The license was obtained in South Africa which is much cheaper than getting one in the UK where it costs about $6000.00 and SA standards are very high indeed.
    Can anybody advise me how this translates into licensing in the USA and can I drive with it as is or will I have to convert it to a USA license before I can work in the USA.
    You comments and advice will be much appreciated, thank you and drive safely.
     
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  3. Mar 27, 2008 #2
    MickeyFIN

    MickeyFIN Light Load Member

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    You have to take the US CDL test no matter what. Plus get into a company trainer program unless some small company definitely want´s you to work with them and HazMats etc etc... no sense in going short term IMO..you either movbe over and stay or you don´t.
    Think about them benefits too you don´t build up in short term working hopping from continent to continent...

    Now howabout them slippery driving courses in South Africa ?
     
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  4. Mar 30, 2008 #3
    latanea

    latanea Road Train Member

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    you may want to message Etosha... she is from South Africa and drives cdl's in Canada

    dont know where she first got her license - but maybe a good source of info.


    as for the "naturalized citizen faction" here - welcome

    and hope you find some enjoyment out of this hodgepodge of a country!
     
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  5. Mar 30, 2008 #4
    myminpins

    myminpins Road Train Member

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    There are many opportunities in Canada for you to come over and drive for a work term. Canada welcomes drivers from other countries and doesn't make them go for WEEKS with trainers. They just have to have a road test. Check into it if you're interested.
     
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  7. Mar 31, 2008 #5
    london boy

    london boy Bobtail Member

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    Thank you Mickey fin, you cleared that one up for me, do you now work in the USA?. I didn't expect a reply from Finland.
    I used to have a favorite trout fly called the Mickey fin which worked very well in cold weather.
    Thanks and drive safely as always.

    Regards
    London Boy
     
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  8. Mar 31, 2008 #6
    london boy

    london boy Bobtail Member

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    Thanks Latanea and Myminpins will look into the Canada thing too, drive safely.

    Regards
    London Boy
     
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