Truckeri

Big_Rig · Zaslal: st březen 05, 2008 2:07 pm Předmět:

I kdyby viza zrusili, coz se ve skutecnosti nestane, ono to jenom tak vypada Exclamation

, tak tobe to nepomuze. Mozna se sem snaze dostanes, ale stejne nebudes mit zadna doklady, zadne pracovni povoleni, zadnou sanci si udelat CDL

zadny job v truckingu.

Byt tebou tak se vazne zamerim na tu Kanadu. Najdi si nejakou agenturu, ktera Ti sezene nejaky ten non-trucking job a pak na miste si postupne udelej CDL a sezen praci.

CR ma hezkou stranku, ale ze by Te zamestnali primo z Evropy na to zapomen. Pokud budes uz tady v US, budes mit SSN, pracovni povoleni, uz udelany bezny ridicak, tak te radi vezmou jako novacka do autoskoly. I kdyz mozna ani to ne, protoze vyzaduji tri osobni reference (samozrejme americany) a tri roky pracovni historie, s cimz jsem treba ja mel problem, kdyz jsem zacinal. Jen tak ze srandy jsem se dival na jejich load board a na to, ze nejsou full-time broker,maji celkem solidni hustotu. Byl jsem schopny jet z Indiany do Colorada, Colorada do Utahu, Utahu do Cali, Cali do Tex a z Texasu zpatky do Ohia. Maji par zajimavych programu jako je "got drivers?" nebo broker school, ale jinak nic vyjimecneho. Navic to neni tak dlouho, co na ne OOIDA (podivej se na jejich stranku) podavala zalobu ohledne unfair leasing pratices Twisted Evil

Big_Rig · Zaslal: st březen 05, 2008 4:48 pm Předmět:

Ha, konecne jsem to nasel!!!

Citat z www.thetruckersreport.com ohledne CR England.

"The Facts:

1. The turnover rate is 'kept' at 205% (quoted to me by a fleet manager with over 25 yrs with the company). Kept is the important issue, it appears that if the rate is at or below 205% for the month they could care less if you quit or they fire you.

2. If you have a major accident (rollover, left the highway) in most cases you will be fired 'on-the-spot' and will have to find your own way home. Just ask the drivers about the woman driver in Colorado who rolled her truck and was sitting in the Flying 'J' after she was released from the hospital.

3. You (drivers only) will be forced to go through metal detectors, and empty your pockets, that are monitered by 'armed' guards if you want to see any of the office personnel at West Valley, Utah. Get a hint of the relationship between management and the drivers?

4. They will leave you for days (I had to sit idle for 4 days for a five hour repair) at the Freightliner dealerships should your rig breakdown. They refuse to allow any other shop or dealership work on their equipment even if it's not a warranty issue.

5. Watch the contract language! They outright lie in the school classes.

6. 75% of the school students are either on welfare, homeless, unemployment, state disability, or they have been released from prison in the last 6 months, (I met three guys who had just done over 5 years hard time). Granted, people that are trying to change their lives SHOULD be given a chance to do so but, over 60% of the 75% could care less.

7. All drivers will be lease operators by the end of this year. I know 2 long term lease operators at C.R. England well. Beware! If you can't keep your speed down to 60, and you can't be away from home 4 weeks or more you will go broke as a lease operator since your weekly payment is $650 plu everything else, for the first year...Pride is $750 a week.

8. Watch C.R. England's DOT rating! In 2003 the pre-passes wouldn't work in any state anywhere since their DOT rating was so low.

Now for reality, if you can't get a job, or CDL anywhere else, then go to C.R. England and put up with it for at least a year then make your move."

Big_Rig · Zaslal: pá březen 14, 2008 2:06 pm Předmět:

Toto by mohlo zajimat i neridice, ackoli je to stazene z "overseas recruiting section" jednoho kanadskeho dopravce (jmeno je zamerne <blank>).

TIME LINES FROM APPLICATION TO PERMANENT RESIDENCEs
As of March 1, 2006

Step 1 Application

The applicant contacts <blank> for an application. <blank> sends an application package to the applicant.

Step 2 Submission of Application

The applicant submits their application to <blank>. <blank> receives the application and commences the recruitment process. <blank> will advise the applicant of the result of the review and if the applicant is successful, the selection process will continue.

Step 3 Research Trip

<blank> arranges a research trip for the applicant. The applicant visits one of our Terminals for an interview and area research.

Step 4 Job Offer

If successful, <blank> will offer the applicant a position.

Step 5 Service Canada

<blank> applies to Service Canada for a Labour Market Opinion or LMO. Processing time varies from 2 to 10 weeks. Service Canada approves the LMO. The LMO gives the foreign worker authorization to apply for a Work Permit.

Step 6 Canadian High Commission / Embassy

The applicant submits an application for a Work Permit to the Canadian High Commission or Embassy in their country. Processing time varies from 2 to 8 weeks depending on country of residence. The High Commission / Canadian Embassy processes and approves the Work Permit. The applicant receives a letter of approval to present at the Canadian Port of Entry upon arrival in Canada.

Step 7 Date of Arrival in Canada

Canada Immigration at the Port of Entry issues the actual Work / Study / Visitor Permit upon arrival in Canada.

Step 8 First week in Canada

Meet with Terminal staff to complete application forms for Provincial Health, Social Insurance Number, and other employment related documents.

Step 9 Evaluation of Employee

<blank> completes a formal evaluation on the employee after their 6th month anniversary from date of hire. Upon a successful evaluation, application process with the Provincial Nominee Program will commence.

Step 10 Completion of Forms

<blank> provides the employee with instructions on how to complete the Provincial Nominee and Permanent Residence applications. Completed application forms with all supporting documentation is submitted to <blank> for review.

Step 11 Submission of forms to the Provincial Nominee Program Office (PNP)

<blank> and the employee submits the completed application with all supporting documenation to the PNP office

Step 12 Provincial Nominee Program

PNP evaluates completed application forms and supporting documentation. Processing takes approximately 3 months from date of submission. The Province either nominates or declines the applicant. Successful PNP nomination provides the family with eligibility to:
- apply for extension to work and study permits
- apply for work permit for spouse
- apply for Permanent Residence

Step 13 Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC)Permit Extension

The employee submits an application to extend their work permit, any study permits and makes applicaiton for a spousal work permit as required to CIC in Vegreville, Alberta with a copy of the PN Certificate. CIC either approves or declines the applications. Processing time is 6 to 8 weeks from date of submission.

Step 14 Citizenship & Immigration Canada

Employee submits Permanent Residence application to designated CIC office outside of Canada for processing. CIC approves or declines applications for Permanent Residence(processing time is approximately 6 to 8 months from date of submission, however, this may increase due to volume of applications. There are a number of steps involved from acknowledging receipt of the application to requests for additional documents, police clearances, and medicals. CIC will communicate directly with the applicant. The last request from CIC is a request to submit the passports for all family members to their office. The passports will be returned with the Permanent Residence papers.

Step 15 Permanent Residence

All family members are required to go out of the country to "land" to receive their Permanent Residence (P.R.) status.

P.R. allows you to apply for a new Social Insurance Number that no longer has an expiry date. Work/Study/Visitor permits are no longer required.

Big_Rig · Zaslal: pá březen 14, 2008 2:17 pm Předmět:

A jeste je tam par zajimavych FAQs, zamerne vynechavam otazky typu: "Jaka je v CA zima?", apod.

Q: How much does it cost to obtain my Canadian Class 1 license?
A: It costs approximately CDN$2300.00

Q: Once I arrive, how long before I receive “Landed Immigrant” status?
A: On average it takes between 22 and 24 months.

Q: What is involved in my training?
A: Minimum one (1) week at an assigned Truck Driving School to obtain Canadian Class 1 license and air brake endorsement; Approximately 1 week of Operations Training (OTP) in a Westcan classroom and 3-6 weeks with an in-cab Driver Trainer. Before being cleared to drive alone you may participate in follow trips with another driver for as long as a couple weeks. Individual driver training varies depending on your level of comfort, the driver trainer’s level of comfort and often the actual product being trained on.

Q: How long before my spouse can obtain a work permit?
A: In Alberta and Saskatchewan, once the Provincial Nominee (PN) Confirmation of Acceptance has been received, a spouse can begin the work permit application process. The PN Confirmation of Acceptance can be issued anywhere between the driver’s 12 to 18 month of employment. Once the spouse has applied for the work permit, it usually takes 4-6 weeks to process, that is, through Vegreville, AB.

British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program does not currently include Professional Long Haul Truck Drivers. At this time, a two-year work permit will be issued to the driver, with no opportunity for the spouse to obtain a work permit. Westcan continues to be in contact with the BC PNP Office and will notify all potential applicants wishing to locate in BC if and when this is to change.

Q: How long before my children can obtain a work permit?
A: Children of drivers are able to work once “Landed Immigrant” status is obtained, which is typically between the 24th and 36th months of employment.

Q: Can my spouse enrol in courses or volunteer?
A: Yes, provided the duration of either is not greater than 6 months and the courses are not part of a degree or diploma program.

Q: What kind of schedule and/or shifts will I be working?
A: A long-haul driver can work up to 70 hours in a 7 day period, with a mandatory 36 hour reset at the end of the period. Alternatively, a driver could work up to 120 hours in a 14-day period, with 24 hours of rest before the 70th hour and 72 hours to reset at the end of the 14-day cycle. Most Westcan drivers are on the 70 hour/7 day cycle. The average driver tends to work 12 – 15 hour days. There are a variety of different schedules depending on driver circumstance, branch and product. For example, a typical schedule for a dry bulk driver may be: 5 days on; 2 days off; 5 days on; 3 days off.

Q: What are the average costs of owning a home/renting an apartment?
A: The cost of a home can range anywhere from CDN$200,000 and up depending on province, location, size and age of the home. The average monthly rent is between CDN$700 - CDN$1800 depending on location, amenities, size etc. For more information visit www.mls.ca

Q: How much can I expect to earn in my first year?
A: Your first year will be less than subsequent years. In the first three (3) months you will likely spend more than you earn. This is due to training time and the fact you are in a brand new country! You will start to see more of your earnings once your training has concluded. Depending on how you adjust to the driving conditions, you may see a decrease in pay during the winter months. On average, once training has been completed, you will earn between Can$3,000 –Can$4,000/month after deductions. These earnings are very dependent on how much you choose to work and how you run when working. Every driver is different, but expect it to take a while to learn your destinations and product handling, which has a definite impact on your pay.

Q: Does my family receive Health & Wellness Benefits?
A: Westcan and/or the province you reside in will pay for you and your family's basic Health Care for the first three months in Canada. On the first of the month following 90 consecutive days of employment, Alberta & BC drivers will pay a portion of the Provincial Health Care premium and Westcan will pay a portion (shared 50/50). At this time, all Westcan drivers, regardless of province, will receive extended coverage for perscription drug, dental and vision. This extended health & wellness coverage also applies to your family.

Q: Is the ability to speak English a requirement for a driving position at Westcan?
A: English language skills are essential both at Westcan Bulk Transport and as part of the immigration process. A specific level of comprehension, both verbal and written, is necessary to perform the duties of long-haul truck driver at Westcan.

Q: My children are over the age of 18. Is there an age limit in order to be included in our family's Permanent Residence application?
A: Yes. Children must be under twenty-two (22) years of age before the Permanent Residence applicaiton is approved.

Za mensi poplatek jsem ochotny to i prelozit.

AzPete · Zaslal: pá březen 14, 2008 8:56 pm Předmět:

....do Cinstiny?... Wink

koper · Registrace: 18. 03. 2008 Příspěvky: 1

Ahoj lidicky,
jezdil jsem OTR po Canade a USA 10 let jako owner/op nez-li jsme se rozhodli pred par mesici vratit do Evropy. Litujeme-li ci ne, to je jine tema a nadlouho. Dnes jen jednu otazku, jeste bezi v televizi dokumentarni serial tusim ze se jmenoval "Ice road truckers" ?