What's the best way to for an European driver to get a job in Canada?

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  1. jean-baptiste

    jean-baptiste Bobtail Member

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    Hello to you all,

    I have been studying online for many months the opportunity to immigrate to Canada as a truck driver and I am struggling to find the correct approach. Do I need to visit the province of interest and knock on doors with a resume ? do I need to email from Home and wait for a response ?
    Here is my background and please let me know if I stand a chance or not ?
    I am 40 yld and French yet I have spent 23 years in England. I was a chef for 20 years until my new careers as a driver. During my national service in France and at the age of 18 I passed my lorry licence but I gave it up when I arrived in England thinking that I would never be a lorry driver in the UK. Last year I decided to repass my class 1 and 2 and managed to get it first time with only 2 minors. Since I have been driving on the self employed basis mainly on a wag and drag, double decker vehicle delivery (11 cars), tankers, removal artics, containers and of course curtain trailer. 6 nights on the road which I absolutely love, going to Ireland where I have met some amazingly loving folks.
    My licence is clean, I had a car accident last year coming back home but it wasn't my fault and the other party has admitted responsibility. No criminal records either.

    I have been to Canada many times in the past and of course the dual language is very attractive for me as a Frenchman with a small Irish accent :)
    I absolutely love the roads, the Canadian philosophy of life and the stunning country. I would be proud to be a Canadian!

    So yes I had a licence for a year now but I have plenty of experience and sterling recommendations.

    thanks for reading my message and I will be looking for reading your thoughts.
    Regards
    JB
     
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  3. taxihacker66

    taxihacker66 Road Train Member

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    call MUSKET TRANSPORT MISSISSAUGA ONTARIO
     
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    315wheelbase Heavy Load Member

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    Find and marry a Canadian girl
     
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    DUNE-T Road Train Member

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    This, or a guy. It does not really matter on the other side of the border...
     
  6. taxihacker66

    taxihacker66 Road Train Member

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    me myself and I Heavy Load Member

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    Go to Trucknetuk.com find ex-pat's forum and ask your question there. You'll get much better answers there
     
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    taxihacker66 Road Train Member

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    I see alot of UK drivers at H&R TRANSPORT Calgary Alberta. I know there are a few carriers out in western canada that sponsor drivers .Try KLEYSEN GROUP Winnipeg Manitoba .
     
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