Hi,
I’m currently based in the UK and at school over here. After leaving school I have to stay in education until I’m 18. But after 18 I would love to come and drive trucks for a company in the USA. I have two questions. A- Would it be possible for me to become an American citizen by being sponsored by a truck company at 18?
B- If so, what kind of thing should I study at college post 16, would engineering be a good option?
Many Thanks, Josh
Truck Driving UK to USA
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by JMarshall200, Jun 20, 2021.
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Engineering…….hint (Clarkson university)
forget trucks.Last edited: Jun 20, 2021
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Engineering definitely. Forget about trucking
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Yes, you can drive a truck at 18 yrs. old, but you can't leave the state you live in.
When you are 21 yrs. old, you can drive all 48 and Alaska.
I don't know of a company that will sponsor you to get a visa.
Swift Transportation already tried that and got spanked. Swift even set up a driving school in the UK, but it all backfired.
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Study mathematics and English.
I know you already speak English, but focus on a good command of the language and vocabulary.JMarshall200 Thanks this. -
MIGHT be able to make that work in a seasonal farm work setting. MIGHT. Those visas are usually horribly over subscribed, but since you speak English, you probably have a leg up as far as finding a farm to bring you in under one of their visa apps.
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Except for the accent, don't those in the UK speak the same language as us?
And to the OP...
You do not need to study anything more to become a truck driver. A basic education is more than enough.JMarshall200 and slow.rider Thank this. -
If you just want to try trucking you will probably find it easier to get sponsored in Canada. Once there, if you work for a company that does USA loads you will see more of the US than many Americans. Once traveling to the US on a regular basis, find an American girl to marry then you can move to the US.
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Words such as "lorry" and "loo" and dozens more.JMarshall200 Thanks this. -
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