as im a single guy i was just wondering about canada and whats it like working or living there and how to go about it, anybody tried it or enquired.
never been.
but i’ve heard it can get a bit chilly.
women have beards.
i’ve think there was a gay bloke there once,
whatever one of them is. 
read monterdarlos blogg its very helpfull
montedarlo.blogspot.com/
pm nianiamh,hes in the long drawn out process of going there,already been out for a week with future employer 
limey phil
im over here
it does get a little chilly
not beards just hairy armpits (in quebec)
the gay guy went back to england
he was lonely so i was told.
limey phil
im over here
it does get a little chilly
not beards just hairy armpits (in quebec)
the gay guy went back to england
he was lonely so i was told.
First, Canada is a great country to live in.
Second, it’s not the best country in the world to be a truck driver. The first jobs you’ll get will not be the best gigs going. If you are an experienced driver in the UK and have worked your way up to the better jobs, be prepared to start all over again in Canada.
Third, IMO, most Canadian and companies invest very little in training. This is the biggest hurdle in the Canadian transport industry.
As a Canadian who has also lived for 7 years in the UK, all i can say is that if you want a fdifferent lifestyle to the one you have now, and if you are prepared to make a new start in life, then Canada is a good choice, as right now is a good time to make the move. The economy in Canada is strong and to emmigrate there now as a truck driver has never been easier.
Keep in mind, that you, as an Englishman will feel much like many of the Poles feel about working in the UK. Like the Poles, you’re going to have to put up with many things at the start that maybe you just don’t like, but in a couple of years things will be fine.
As for moving over, there are many companies who are actively recruiting in the UK. Take a look at www.truckstopnews.co.uk
I haven’t seen any women with beards. Yes, it does get cold, but as Mrs.Rocket has said, Canadian never really complain about it. And as for gays, yes, there are many and there are many gay truckers. Canada is a very open society though it is conservitive, many don’t really care about the actions of others. At times, Canada can feel very American, and other times it’s very European.
Best of luck to you.
I went, didn’t like it , came back. but as a single guy you’ve got nothing to lose so go for it. you can always come back.
Nicholas James:
Yes, it does get cold, but as Mrs.Rocket has said, Canadian never really complain about it.
They don’t? Heck, Manitobans can still complain about the cold, when it gets below -30 on your preferred scale. But still, it’s a dry cold eh?
Main reason they complain when it gets that cold is because they then find their block heater has packed up and the car won’t start, or because they have to go in the garage to find their winter clothes!!
Maintoba sure does get cold. I was born in Thompson which is a location where Ford does their cold weather testing. It’s cold there but when I lived there, I never heard people complaining about the weather.
Yes, it is a dry cold and it doesn’t feel like the cold in the UK. The wind in Winnipeg is rough as it’s relentless at times.
Don’t let the cold put you off, as it’s really not as bad as some would tell you. There are many places that are really not too bad.
Thompson is a cool place. I like going up there although the 6 seems endless at times. We start some of the winter roads from there and that is generally our last fuel stop.
Those who have never felt the weather here would not understand how different it is.
Well, if the 6 is a bit of a bore, I remember it as a gravel road from Flin Flon. The scerery doesn’t change much once you pass Lak e Winnipeg but the people up there all good and friendly. People in England could never understand how my family could have survived living in such a place, but as a kid, it was great.
I thought canadians were supposed to be friendly , why is it easy for everyone to come to the UK ( bloody aussies ) but hard for us UK chaps to move to YOUR countries ■■? all our job sites and papers are full of driving jobs in canada at the minute , is it all a con ■■
It’s pretty easy to move to Canada if you are a professional truck driver, or are a tradesman. It’s probably never been easier in our life time.
Aussies in the UK come over because they can get an Ancestry Visa. They just have to prove that one of their grandparents were born in the UK. The visa is so easy to get that the Home Office gave me one by mistake (silly ■■■■■) when i was actually applying for a different visa.
EU nations come to the UK because of agreements the UK signed.
Canada welcomes immigrants and allows in about 300,000 a year, which works out more per papita than the U.S. and most other countries. The UK has had one of the largest exceduses of people in the 20th century based on it’s population, and because of that, decentants of those immigrants (like myself) can enter the UK as a citizen like myself, or with the Right of Abode or on an Ancestry Visas. Ancestry Visas are limited to a couple of years. It’s all kind of like its empire is coming home.
Being friendly has nothing to do with immigration. Like the UK, Canada has a progessive immigration policy. Skilled workers and profesionals are welcome to apply for work permits and immigation and if those people qualify under the terms and policies, most likely their applications will be approved. Even on this forum, I haven’t read were a person has been refused a work permit in Canada if the had met the conditions.
The jobs are very real in Canada, and I have helped many on this forum with information to help them on their way. I do it because I like to help people. Is it because I’m a Canadian? I don’t know, but like most Canadians I know, we do like to help people out.
Well I don’t know about the cold as I’ve yet to do a winter, but I can tell you it gets very hot in the summer, the wind is total pain in the ariss when you’re trying to sheet (Ok TARP!) a load & the whole of Manitoba & Ontario need resurfacing!
The people are very friendly though, well except the plastic kermits in Quebec, they’re just rude in a way that only the french can be. From what I’ve seen in my 1st few months, the Atlantic provinces are quite nice if a bit bleak, Ontario, nice scenery but very desolate & far too many moose around, lots of lakes & forests in the north, lots of fields in the south, Manitoba, flat as a pancake with a constant wind & when that dies down, giant mozzies appear! Saskatchewan, BORING, Alberta, nice place, very ‘English countryside’ in places, picture postcard Canada in others, BC is fave, the Rockies are just WOW! I’ve missed Quebec I know & IMO that’s what everybody should try to do!
You’ll get treated like a human being everywhere you go & the facilities, especially if you go down into the US are top notch, there’s loads of room in the lorries (still can’t bring myself to use the T word!) but they are old sheds to drive & the T800 KW is without doubt the ugliest motor on the road, especially in green, eh BTD? lol
If you don’t mind being away for weeks at a time then go for it, if you need your home comforts then don’t waste your time.
PS BTD, how’s the new job going?
All good thanks. Getting to know how the firm is and doing my 13-14k a month so all happy.Going away Saturday for a quick flit to Ohio as they needed a load covering. A few more days on the passport request won’t make any difference I guess.
Oh, and we tend not to do the Eastern Provinces, so no Ontario for me.
Anyway, Templar. The jobs are real enough but are not worth pursuing if you are not completely committed to the entire move. If you going to struggle with the weather and such then you are going to find it altogether too difficult. If 700 miles seems too much to do in a day then it probably is too much. The whole point of moving should be a fresh start and new beginning. If you are bringing your worries with you then wait until they are resolved before moving.
And the people are the friendliest and most supportive I have ever encountered. Sure enough, there are jerks here, but they are outnumbered. If you know of my recent family history then you wouldn’t need to wonder whether Canadians are friendly or not. Even in the US, the people are generally nicer than in Europe. I had to renew Juniors Visa Waiver at the border so I could take him with me to New York City. The US border guards gave him candy and spoke to him like he was their friend. You would not expect UK customs to be like that with him or me.
It is still, recent upsets notwithstanding, the best move we ever made. My wife is working and is happy, my son is more free than he ever could have dreamed of being in the UK. I do, in fact, have more money in my pocket than I did over there but I do, by God, earn every penny. Also, I am still getting to see places I have only ever imagined before.
2 1/2 years on and we still have no regrets. Anyway, you will have to excuse me, I am doing the swimming pool at the moment and clearing the garage to make room for the ATVs. 
All good thanks. Getting to know how the firm is and doing my 13-14k a month so all happy.Going away Saturday for a quick flit to Ohio as they needed a load covering. A few more days on the passport request won’t make any difference I guess.
Oh, and we tend not to do the Eastern Provinces, so no Ontario for me.
Anyway, Templar. The jobs are real enough but are not worth pursuing if you are not completely committed to the entire move. If you going to struggle with the weather and such then you are going to find it altogether too difficult. If 700 miles seems too much to do in a day then it probably is too much. The whole point of moving should be a fresh start and new beginning. If you are bringing your worries with you then wait until they are resolved before moving.
And the people are the friendliest and most supportive I have ever encountered. Sure enough, there are jerks here, but they are outnumbered. If you know of my recent family history then you wouldn’t need to wonder whether Canadians are friendly or not. Even in the US, the people are generally nicer than in Europe. I had to renew Juniors Visa Waiver at the border so I could take him with me to New York City. The US border guards gave him candy and spoke to him like he was their friend. You would not expect UK customs to be like that with him or me.
It is still, recent upsets notwithstanding, the best move we ever made. My wife is working and is happy, my son is more free than he ever could have dreamed of being in the UK. I do, in fact, have more money in my pocket than I did over there but I do, by God, earn every penny. Also, I am still getting to see places I have only ever imagined before.
2 1/2 years on and we still have no regrets. Anyway, you will have to excuse me, I am doing the swimming pool at the moment and clearing the garage to make room for the ATVs.
Much of it has to do with attitude, and Bob, I’m sure you’ve got the right one.
I wish you and your family the very best in you new life in your new home.
My first question is Whats wrong with driving trucks in Canada, why dont canadians want to do it ■■ my second Q is whos making money at recruiting drivers from the UK ? , my third Q is , if we come over to drive trucks , is it for life or 6 months etc then get kicked out ? I was bored the other night so e mailed a few firms wanting HGV drivers told them what they wanted to know , within an hour all firms got back to me , wanting to arrange meetings etc , one even said they would pay my air fare , its a bit to easy to be true , something is wrong somewhere ? things are tough in the UK at the minute fuel prices etc so everybody is fed up and looking to move , its a big step so it has to be bullet proof before people make a move like that , and finally is canada ready for all us moaning limeys ?
Aussies in the UK ,they must be the ones we want rid of.Its GODS COUNTRY out here and the UK government must think that us AUSSIES know how to drive.So they say No Problem and let us in you guys too many teas and bacon buttys,Were us AUSSIES have a go an keep going.