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| Subject: Thanks Jim |
Just a quick note to say thanks to Jim, for replies to my post´s. I had missed the information on driving in Canada - but have got it now.
Chris
[07-08-2007,20:54]
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No problems , what are you going to do , now ? (in reply to: Thanks Jim)
Chris:
So what is your plan , now ?
Jim B.
[08-08-2007,12:09]
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(in reply to: Thanks Jim)
Hi Jim,
My wife and I signed up for a course each today (Diploma in Management for me 1 year, open Degree for her so she can add to it each year in any country)
We thought it would be better to gain more qualifications, and something that will be accepeted in most countries. We are also taking French lesson´s soon, as we are a bit rusty!
In the meantime, we want to make a shorlist of possible places to live in Canada and vist them when we can, to get a feel for the area ect...
Also I am looking into driving jobs, and costing´s of owning/opperating a truck or truck´s. I have grown up with trucks and thought it would be nice to look at different ways of earning a living whilst starting a new life - but I think my heart will always be with the running of trucks.
Oh, and we´re keeping a diary of things we don´t like about the U.K. - for when we do move, incase we get home sick and forget about the things that made us decide to move away. We seem to be adding to it each day.......
Regards
Chris
[08-08-2007,19:19]
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Send me a email @ jimbunting@rogers .com (in reply to: Thanks Jim)
Chris :
Contact me at jimbunting@rogers.com
I have a friend who is about to move from Manchester to the Toronto area, to set up a driver service, to connect UK HGV drivers with Canadian trucking companies that have positions avilable here in Canada.
In general, I would suggest trying to be hired as a "company driver " first, to get hands on experience in Canadian driving conditions and our rules. Being paid by the hour, or the kilometre, and not having any investment in the rig , is the best way to get started.
After 2 years of experience here, then maybe think about going as a o/o, BUT remember that it has many pitfalls, both personally and financially.
I was a broker myself, albeit on a small scale, with a one ton Ford cargo van, delivering expedite freight all over Canada and the USA, for more than five years, 1997 to 2002. 150 thousand miles a year, finally got to me. And I got married, too .......grin.
Send me a email, and I´ll give you more information.
Jim Bunting. Toronto.
[10-08-2007,15:53]
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