hie im a 25 year old man seeking employment as a trucker in canada i will sponcer my self in terms of visa and accomodation i only need a jod offer to apply for the permit to come.Please if thy is anyagencies that can help or any employers can help me with the latter than would gladely work for you.thank you
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Stormin' Norman to address truckers
By: Dan Keegan
Date: Saturday, 16. June 2007
The Agenda for the American Trucking Associations 2001 Management Conference in Nashville (Oct. 28-31) is a telling insight into the importance of trucks and their drivers in our modern transportation system. Amongst the speakers will be General Norman Swartzkopf, commander of U.S. troops during Desert Storm, Elaine Chao, Secretary of Labor, White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card (via satellite hookup), and Vice President Dick Cheney via video-taped presentation.
When the FBI announced it was investigating terrorist links to commercial licensing and the transport of hazardous materials the nation awoke to the idea that it isn't just planes that pose a risk but every element of transport that forms part of the circulatory system of a modern society. Drivers pose a special concern, says John Conley, vice president of National Tank Truck Carriers, because they are so closely involved with hazardous materials (HAZMAT) shipments.
The connection between the September 11 attackers and the hazardous materials transportation system has pulled the spotlight towards an issue that has been bothering the trucking industry for some time: the selection, qualification, training, licensing, and hiring of commercial drivers.
"Any safety director will tell you that there is really not a shortage of people who want to drive trucks," Conley said, "but there is a significant shortage of drivers we feel confident to hire to drive our equipment carrying your product. When we do find the good drivers, we can't pay them enough." In recent years, competition, merging, and downloading have squeezed the trucking industry hard, forcing it to cut corners. An unfair burden in providing cheap transportation for goods fell on the driver, who is often expected to work long hours under difficult conditions for low pay. This was one of the issues laid out for Homeland Security director Tom Ridge in a recent letter from Jim Johnson, president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association ( OOIDA). The OOIDA has long been concerned with certain practices in trucking that affect the economy of the industry and "may leave safety and security gaps that place the entire nation at risk," says Johnston.
In particular, Johnson expressed concerned about a shortage of drivers that causes domestic carriers to aggressively recruit foreign nationals to become truck drivers in the United States. This pressure promotes incidents of misuse of U.S. visas to gain entry for foreign workers to become truck drivers, says Johnson, and it is aided and abetted by lax rules for background checks before hiring, and meager requirements for obtaining a commercial drivers license in the U.S. "For years we have stated that the most important factor in truck safety is the experience and quality of the person behind the wheel," Johnston told Land Line Magazine recently. "Unfortunately, there are not many obstacles to anyone getting a CDL for purposes that may be good or bad. The lack of qualifications necessary to become a truck driver allows motor carriers to focus on finding the cheapest labor they can rather than qualified professionals."
The quest for cheap labor, he adds, has led U.S. carriers to look overseas in their recruitment efforts. "The recruiting efforts cover every region of the world. If they have a warm body and their feet can reach the pedals, they can be a truck driver. The foreign recruitment of drivers makes it easier for foreign nationals to come into the country where they easily gain access to 80,000-pound vehicles and all of the goods, raw materials, chemicals, fuel and munitions that are shipped by truck every day on our highways."
The demand for foreign-recruited drivers has stimulated some illegal activities by some recruiters. Johnson pointed to a March 12 case in which two men pleaded guilty in federal court in Little Rock, AR, to several charges related to helping foreign truck drivers obtain U.S. visas illegally. They helped them file false visa applications, including false reasons for wanting to come into the country, and allegedly made their money from American trucking companies looking for drivers.
However, easy entry into the country is just part of the problem, says Johnson. Low requirements for the Commercial Driver's License and HAZMAT permits are also an issue. A written test and a brief driving test are all the CDL requires, he adds.
Once a driver with a CDL is found and hired, the motor carrier has 30 days to complete a background check. However, says Johnson, once a driver is hired, there isn't enough incentive for the company to actually perform the check. For some time now the OOIDA has strongly advocated the establishment of mandatory driver training and a period of supervised apprenticeship to improve the quality of truck drivers and the safety of our highways. Now, Johnston urges, there may be national security reasons to support such a rule.
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Wisdom,
humphery sherman,
good day am from the bahamas i have been driving tractor trailer for 15yrs am 35yrs old.last year i went to national truck driving school in jacksonville florida were i graduated with my CDL am not a us citizen but i want to move too the usa to work but i need a company to hire me first becuse i need a work permit/sponsor so if anyone can help me it would be greatful please email me sman441@hotmail.com or call me at 2423411809
humphery sherman,
good day am from the bahamas and i have been driving tractor trailer for14yrs i went to national truck school this year were i got my CDL and now i want to move to the usa to work but am looking for a company to hire me.
humphery sherman,
good day am from the bahamas and was tractor trailer for 14yrs.i went to national truck driving school in jacksonville florida were i got my cdl i want to move to the us to work.if there is a company that want to hire me that would be greatful.sman441@hotmail.com
Drivers staff,
We have articles on overseas drivers working in the US and Canada - check out http://www.drivers.com/article/1154/ and http://www.drivers.com/article/1155/ - you can also try out drivers jobs section at http://jobs.drivers.com and signup for the free newsletter for regular updates
eju bah,
Hi i am a heavy duty driver;and i have been in that field for the pass 15 yrs.i want to move to america or australia.i live in sierra leone west africa.
Azmi Buang,
Hi..
I'm from Singapore actively looking for a heavy truck driver job abroad.I have 15 yrs of truck driving experienced.Containers, flat-bed and used to truck Iso tank too.
Pls email me @ azmireimyz@hotmail.com
Regards
Azmi Buang
Drivers staff,
Hi Big Con, good timing as we are just researching an article on this at the moment - it should be up on the homepage in the next few days - the first of these articles covers International Driving jobs in Canada, the next will be US and then Australia
big con,
Hi I am an Irish citizen going through an agency to obtain my visa for Canada, all i need is a job offer to obtain this visa.Just wondering does anyone know of any trucking companies that might be hiring foreign nationals as drivers.
Thanks
gian,
Hi i have heavy duty licence of dubai i want a work permit of driver in canada,uk,usa,europe,etc
plz mail me on giansingh62@yahoo.com & singhgian@live.com thank u
taye robert,
i am a truck driver in Nigeria and i drive 11hours a day and i am also good in repair truck incase of immagency break down. i am now driving with an oil company in Nigeria. kindly email me on how i can conect for a job in canada or usa. taye250@yahoo.com
Mr Kool,
Are there any companies that offers jobs for bus driving?
Gary Pepper,
I have recently completed all paperwork to emigrate to canada through an imigration agency, all i now need is a job offer! all visa and permit fees will be paid for by the agency.
Is there any companys, prefferably in ontario, british columbia or southern alberta that may be interested?
I have over 20 years driving experience, have a clean license and have driven in continental Europe.
My email adress is garypepper61@hotmail.com and my telephone number in the UK is 0044 1553 773642
Bajia (Bj),
I am a long-haul trucker with 5 years experience in the US. I want to immigrate to Canada, I need information on trucking companies that participate in the PNP (Provincial Nominee Program). (I am licensed to pull tankers, doubles and tripples and dangerous materials). I have worked with flatbeds, reefers tankers and dry vans. Give me a call 512-215-4955 or email me at (samdumu@hotmail.com)
michael ryan,
hi my name is mike looking to get sponsored to work canada or america.i have 19years experience and 7 of that is with heavyhaul multiaxcle tralior lowboy which i would prefer my friend is a truck driver as well so we could do team driving also i have experience carrying tracked cranes scrapers all types, of tall long and wide materials trailor i have experience with is seven axcle with extra 4 axcle dolly on back and is operated by gooseneck wil stay out weeks at a time or as long as it takes michael_ryan@live.ie thanks mike
MICHAEL RYAN,
hi my name is mike looking to,get sponsored to work in canada or america i have 19 years experience and seven of that is with heavyhaul multi axcle tralior lowboy which i would prefer.my friend is a truck driver as well so we could do team driving also. we are from ireland hope to hear from you thanks alot mike. mike_ryan@LIVE.IE 0872605756
ako valentine,
i am a cameroonian i have 4 years expirience as a truck driver infanct i need a job any where in Europe or America
my cellnumber:237-97383264
Nick J uk,
Trying to find employers in us or canada to help with visa's and employment in the truck driving industry. i have an english c+e licence (tractor and trailer.) I have a family and would liketo settle in either us or canada. My email, is n_j_jewell73@hotmail.com thanks for any help, Merry Christmas.
Yogi rina,
Mr. Shawn Could you give me an information about Trucking Company who willing participate in PNP because I have interested in it.
Please E-mail me at yogigumilar@yahoo.com.
Thank you.
Tijana,
I am looking to find Trucking Co.s in BC that are willing to participate in the BC PNP in order to bring a foreign worker from the US with ample long haul experience.
Please email me at tgirl99@hotmail.com if you have any information.
darwaish alam,
i am darwaish alam from pakistan.i am heavy duty long haul truck driver.i have 8 years experience.i am looking a job in any good transport company.email me.
thanks
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Mark,
shawn I read your comment about you having a company. I'm from the netherlands and I'm looking for a truck driving job in canada, what is your company name so I can apply for a job.
Pravin,
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aussie,
we worked in the usa 95/96 thru trek had an awesome time, anyone who has the opportunity should do it!!
nick,
am looking for a company in canada to sponser me to emmigrate,nearly20 yr exp trucking,have tried lots of different forums and drawn a blank,any one got any ideas?
Steve,
I would like to ask the Chap Hiring overseas drivers how I might contact you please.
Thanks Steve
Shawn,
I believe that reply was very juvenile. There are Canadian companies working with overseas drivers to obtain visas, and eventually citenzship in Canada. I know this because I am one of those companies. We, like many other companies in Canada, take care of all personell, including drivers. We understand that a company's success is only possible when all people in a company enjoy success.
Doesn't matter,
Sadly the only way to get into the USA to leaglly drive a truck is via a scam company who gets you there legally,takes your money and leaves you deserted.
But they do get you there legally unless you can sorce a company yourself,But it seems to much of an effort for these American companys to do the Visa process,They would rather the American drivers they ahve continue to wreck there trucks and listen to them bitch and moan and do very little miles each month.
truckersforusa.com
is the website,be very causous though of them.
steve e. mwale,
i am a malawian truck driver with a malawian valid pdp and drivers licence issued by malawian state .i have 9 years experience in horse and trailers with articulated and inter link trailers . my qualification is primary school leaving certificate and i am married and 36 years old . hHOW CAN I GET TRUCK DRIVING JOB IN USA ? WHAT DO I REQUIRE TO TO SECURE A SEASONAL JOB IN USA , CANADA AUSTRALIA , UK AND N ZEALAND ?
