Questions about Canada.

UK PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS FORUMS EX-PAT BRITISH TRUCKERS (INTERACTIVE)
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So, i’ve been pondering emigrating to canda, although at this stage its little more than a pipe dream. I’ve got a few questions for anybody who wouldn’t mind helping…

Is my UK class one licence transferable, or do i need to retake a test over there?

We own a couple of dogs, is it difficult to emigrate with them?

What is the job situation actually like over there? is it really as easy to find a job as some sites suggest?

I’m sure i will think of more, but those are my immediate queries. Thanks in advance. :smiley:

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Hi Crickrichard,
to answer to your questions in brief;

  1. No, your LGV license is not transferable so you would have to take theory tests on Class 1 and air brakes as well as a practicle pre trip, practicle air brakes and of course the practicle driving. This sounds a lot but you can get through them all in a fortnight usually if you swot up at home in the UK first.

  2. Dogs can be emigrated if they are healthy but it is a bit of an ordeal for the animal and quite expensive.

  3. As with the rest of the world the economic slowdown is having a negative effect but not as bad as the UK is suffering however as far as i know it is very difficult to get the neccesary labour market opinion at the moment which an employer would need to employ a driver from overseas. I do not know how long this situation will last. The best souce of advice on this point would be potential employers.

Hope this helps.

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bob the dog is yer man here is his website

bobthedog.freewebspace.com/

send him a pm tell him i reckomended u

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Crickrichard.
I found a hostel booking website very usefull while in Canada and USA.Really cheap accomadation while studying for the brake test and licence theory.Most hostels in “downtown” areas.Dormitories from about £7 per night.While the occupants are out sight seeing in the day,you would the place to yourself to study in peace.Most hace internet access,and kitchens to save money buying meals out.Hostelbookers.com.

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Thanks very much guys. Like i said it’s early days yet, but i figured it would be useful to pre-plan and bone up on as much as possible!

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Scaniaman, cheers for the link, really useful site! PM’d your man and said hi.

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toby
valid point food out there is so cheap its cheaper to eat out

hope bob can help u crickrichard

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Sorry. Not had chance to get back to you. I will email you briefly then you can ask away as you will have the address.