Been with my current carrier [small fleet] first company and only company I've ever worked for 9 years as an independent contractor. Steady work but no growth.
Got offers to road test with Midland, Kriska, and Transx
I’ve driven all over Canada and into the US. I am long hauler, so the jobs offered all are OTR.
For those who switched after years with one company — what made you decide to leave, and what did you look at first (pay, freight, equipment, dispatch)? I have been told that because of today's economy, work has been slow, but the company I drive for has been consistent with pay and with work. I am from Toronto if that helps. Any advice or support would be appreciated ! Thanks gentlemen.
[ started off with 28 cents and I am currently getting 30 cents a mile running team. I have asked for a raise but they declined. I get about 15k to 20k miles per month. Take home pay could be $6k to 8k [CAD] a month BEFORE taxes]
To be honest I have learned a lot in this company. When I first started out I made multiple mistakes and the company has stuck with me thru thick and thin. I have managed to keep a clean CVOR if that helps.. ]
Need some help deciding!
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Sbmark91, Aug 12, 2025.
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The grass is not always greener on the other side.
And do you realize... take home pay is AFTER taxes? -
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What is hst?
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What you said makes no sense to me.
Tax that the company does not cut. Well, which taxes does the company cut? And what does cutting taxes mean?
Around here cutting means to do away with or reduce.Numb Thanks this. -
I get the increase in pay, but if the work is steady, you have a stable life from it, and you are making money, then I would stay, but I don't like change.
The HST or Harmonized Sales Tax.
It is a consumption tax that combines the federal sales tax and provincial sales tax.
Because he is a contractor, his customer - the carrier - has to pay it, and he has to report it, I'm pretty sure has to send it to the government for King and Country.
Ontario is, I think, 13%.
Canadians get the crap taxed out of themselves.Moosetek13 and upnorthwpg Thank this. -
Now’s not the time to change. Ride it out where you are. Stability is the most important thing now. Companies in Canada are shedding O/O like a husky’s fur in summer. 3/4 of a million class 1 drivers without a job.
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Any drivers notice a slow down due to tariffs?
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