ok, so where do i start ???
, Some guys been there years , others hate them.
Mar 14th 2011, 9:35 am
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Re: ok, so where do i start ???
Shame they have a no rider policy (unless it's a fellow employee).
Mar 14th 2011, 7:19 pm
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Re: ok, so where do i start ???
A bit over the top with health and safety , The money was good overall and as long as you flew the Westcan flag you were treated pretty well.
However if you dare to criticise them or there methods , they would turn on you and your cards were marked. They can be a bit short sighted and arrogant sometimes, ie When the reccession was on a couple of years ago (plenty of drivers about )they treated drivers like crap and binned you for things you would get slapped wrist for now. ( shortage of drivers )
Still the best company to come over with though , even if you have to live in SK for a couple of years
-50 in winter ..... wtf 
Mar 15th 2011, 3:12 pm
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Re: ok, so where do i start ???
I did the 4/4 and still earned good money , Having worked for two other companies now and looking back , Westcan were pretty good
A bit over the top with health and safety , The money was good overall and as long as you flew the Westcan flag you were treated pretty well.
However if you dare to criticise them or there methods , they would turn on you and your cards were marked. They can be a bit short sighted and arrogant sometimes, ie When the reccession was on a couple of years ago (plenty of drivers about )they treated drivers like crap and binned you for things you would get slapped wrist for now. ( shortage of drivers )
Still the best company to come over with though , even if you have to live in SK for a couple of years -50 in winter ..... wtf
A bit over the top with health and safety , The money was good overall and as long as you flew the Westcan flag you were treated pretty well.
However if you dare to criticise them or there methods , they would turn on you and your cards were marked. They can be a bit short sighted and arrogant sometimes, ie When the reccession was on a couple of years ago (plenty of drivers about )they treated drivers like crap and binned you for things you would get slapped wrist for now. ( shortage of drivers )
Still the best company to come over with though , even if you have to live in SK for a couple of years
-50 in winter ..... wtf thanks.
Mar 15th 2011, 4:47 pm
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Mar 15th 2011, 9:10 pm
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Re: ok, so where do i start ???
Whilst there's someone around, can someone tell me if it is easy to renew an expired AB class 1 in another Province?
Mar 15th 2011, 11:18 pm
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Re: ok, so where do i start ???
Do Westcan still "actively" recruit from the UK and do they have many LMO's to use?
Are they still using those 400hp trucks with B trains over the mountains?!!!!
Will they just not listen that a 600hp+ truck (driven properly) will give them far better fuel returns?
Are they still using those 400hp trucks with B trains over the mountains?!!!!
Will they just not listen that a 600hp+ truck (driven properly) will give them far better fuel returns?
Mar 16th 2011, 12:00 am
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Re: ok, so where do i start ???
Just Googled it and found this :
# My licence has expired, do I have to take the road test again?
After your licence has expired, you have one year to renew it without having to re-qualify for your specific class of licence. Do not forget that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with an expired licence on public highways.
After your licence has expired, you have one year to renew it without having to re-qualify for your specific class of licence. Do not forget that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with an expired licence on public highways.
Mar 16th 2011, 12:02 am
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Re: ok, so where do i start ???
You have no intention (or ever had ) of coming to Canada.
Mar 16th 2011, 12:13 am
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Re: ok, so where do i start ???
Ask your potential employer they should know
Just Googled it and found this :Quote:
# My licence has expired, do I have to take the road test again?
After your licence has expired, you have one year to renew it without having to re-qualify for your specific class of licence. Do not forget that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with an expired licence on public highways.
Just Googled it and found this :Quote:
# My licence has expired, do I have to take the road test again?
After your licence has expired, you have one year to renew it without having to re-qualify for your specific class of licence. Do not forget that it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with an expired licence on public highways.