Thinking about becoming a driver (Canada)

AJTrucker · Apr 8, 2015

Tam_Tam said: ↑

I've never heard of ttsao or have seen it requested in any employer advertisements.
I think gokiddogo put it correctly when pointing out it's about the insurance. If you're over 25 it's better for risk factors. If this ttsao gives you a better score with insurance companies, it's worth it. If you know who you might want to work for, call and ask them about it. It seems that human resources is playing a bigger and bigger role in every industry and it's their job to keep informed on these matters.

ps. I had a very hard time getting my first job... it took six months.
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Its actually an Ontario based organization and it is recognized by some major insurers and large trucking companies. This information is direct to me from the president of TTSAO Brian Adams. (no relation) lol

Macneil · Mar 22, 2016

oriden953 said: ↑

true sir, i take it back. But its still better then SK lol

MOSTLY maintained highways and turn pikes. and the turn pikes are where its at, rest areas with food and wifi. The Ohio turnpike ever have showers and tv rooms.
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SK has beautiful roads compared to where I typically run (North/Southern ON). Don't mind at all getting out west to stretch my legs, except Im stuck at 105 lol.

I would rather pay to go to school then to sign a contract for 1-2 years and get stuck with some company driving for a derated pay cheque!!

Tai · Mar 22, 2016

Macneil said: ↑

SK has beautiful roads compared to where I typically run (North/Southern ON). Don't mind at all getting out west to stretch my legs, except Im stuck at 105 lol.

I would rather pay to go to school then to sign a contract for 1-2 years and get stuck with some company driving for a derated pay cheque!!
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Unless you're talking about 69/17/11 I have to disagree with you. I'd rather have the 400 series (except toronto) then SK. Though a little change of pace is always nice.

I did my 6 month contract with Hyndman and have been finished for about 9 months now. Seeing as my options for paying for school was contract for 6 months or take a loan from someone I didn't want to take. I was happier with my solution. But god teaming sucks.

Macneil · Mar 23, 2016

Ya ya 400 series is good, at midnight lol. It can get a bit of a cluster but generally pretty good running. And yes, 69/17 and 11 are all ####.

Tai · Mar 23, 2016

Macneil said: ↑

Ya ya 400 series is good, at midnight lol. It can get a bit of a cluster but generally pretty good running. And yes, 69/17 and 11 are all ####.
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I actually find the the roads pretty quiet except between london, barrie, Oshawa triangle. QEW and 403 for the most part are almost always busy.

orcen · Mar 24, 2016

the 401 east of the 400 is a joke all the way to kingston =/

Dye Guardian · Mar 24, 2016

I just got back into South-Western Ontario from Alberta. I'm ready to go back.

Too many people in this ###### province, hahah.

Macneil · Mar 24, 2016

dont forget about the DVP(404)!!!

orcen · Mar 26, 2016

Yeah, picking up cans from CN was always a treat.

stacks · Apr 11, 2016

Tai said: ↑

I had this posted in the New truckers forum but I'd like to get thoughts from Canadian drivers rather then Americans guessing about Canada.

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr.../256870-thinking-about-becoming-a-driver.html

I'm a Canadian living in northern Ontario thinking about becoming a long haul otr driver.

I think I have a good personalty that would fit well into the lifestyle of being a truck driver.

I don't have a wife/girlfriend/kids nor am I interested in starting one any time soon.

I like being alone and I'm very much an introvert.

I love driving to the point its been a detriment on my finances. (Why didn't I buy a more fuel efficient car!)

I enjoy the act of driving more then seeing unique places so I don't think I'd have the issues running to the same places often.

I very much enjoy small places so I could make a sleeper truck a nice place for myself to live via a little bit of portable technology.

I live and sleep in a rather noisy area so I don't think the sound of APU and engines idling would keep me from sleeping.

I don't care about making large sums of money as long as I have enough to live on.

Is there anything else I should be asking myself?

There are two driving schools around me. One being Transport Training center of Canada and the other being Northern Academy Transport Training. The second is more expensive and means a 20 minute further drive but I've heard good things about them and they offer Job placement assistance.

What I'm worried most about is getting all the money together for the actual training and the lack of income during that time. Before someone suggests it. Second careers or the like are not options for me as I have a job that I don't like which annoys me due to the 3 years of schooling I spent on it.[/
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