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Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2009, 2:27 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,210
Posted By cargomatic

Re: SIMPSONS UK REMOVALS

we used Simpsons and we could not have got a better service at all. they was fantastic. we had the full package service 20' container and was here in less than 2 weeks, fully unpacked furniture put...
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2009, 1:18 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,367
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Migration Agents

just go to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp

this site gives you every bit of info you need and able to download the applications or do them on line etc. good luck :)
Forum: Canada
Dec 16th 2009, 12:54 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,367
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Migration Agents

We nearly use an agent, so glad we didn’t though there are so many that just rip you off. Do it yourself, is not hard.
When I had the interview with the agent. A very well known agent that we seen...
Forum: Canada
Dec 15th 2009, 2:06 pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,305
Posted By cargomatic

Re: How long did it take you to get into Canada?

Under the TWP i was here only after a few weeks. got my LMO here within 48hrs and got my work permit the next day, and started work straight away.
:thumbsup:
Forum: Trucking
Dec 8th 2009, 4:14 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 6,480
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Pictures from the road on your travels

I take hundreds of pictures every week but put them on my blog. so for you guys outside canada, and fellow truckers here check out my blog at

www.driverdaves.blogspot.com

you can click on any...
Forum: Trucking
Dec 8th 2009, 4:06 pm
Replies: 68
Views: 15,119
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Midland Transport, NS - Any Info?

[QUOTE=DAVIE_MAC;8111498]MY experience:

Bulk monthly pay = $1700 (in a good month)

Midland Bi-weekly pay = $1600 (projected approx depending on where you run to)


Midland sounds a really...
Forum: Trucking
Dec 8th 2009, 2:47 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,388
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Trucking Jobs

companiers are always setting on, but there are problems getting LMO's at the moment which you will need to get a temp work permit. that starts off answering you before you ask :D
Forum: Canada
Dec 7th 2009, 2:56 am
Replies: 68
Views: 11,990
Posted By cargomatic

Re: UK & Canadian electric plug query. Help ?

We brought all our electrical items except hoover hair dryers things like that. They all work fine except one old TV. All I did was bring loads of 4 gang boards and plug things like my TV’s DVD’s...
Forum: Canada
Dec 7th 2009, 2:15 am
Replies: 21
Views: 2,715
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Self pack container shipping

We used Simpsons and let them pack it as it only cost £1000 more, and believe me, that was the best grand I ever spent as we touched nothing other than hang our clothes up after they laid them on...
Forum: Canada
Oct 12th 2009, 1:35 am
Replies: 70
Views: 7,042
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Mb. PR Trucker Applicants resident 1yr given 90 days to pack up & leave Canada

my Employer, as a friend of mine as just defected to us and when they applied for the LMO for him. This is what they have been told. When normally it only takes 24-48 hours to get one issued here.
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2009, 4:04 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,973
Posted By cargomatic

Re: 5 months here! a couple of NB observations...

i was only down there yesterday too. dame but then again it would have been cold before i got it back home :rofl:
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2009, 3:58 pm
Replies: 70
Views: 7,042
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Mb. PR Trucker Applicants resident 1yr given 90 days to pack up & leave Canada

I have just learned today that the Canadian government are not issuing any new LMO’s to truck drivers throughout Canada. Due to the way some of the trucking companies have recently treated foreign...
Forum: Canada
Oct 11th 2009, 3:14 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 4,973
Posted By cargomatic

Re: 5 months here! a couple of NB observations...

Talking of food. I went to a Chinese / Cantonese restaurant the other day for takeout. When I asked if they do prawn crackers. They had not got a clue what I was on about. :rofl: is this the norm?
Forum: Canada
Oct 10th 2009, 3:58 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 6,377
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Opening a Bank Account in Canada While in UK

BMO allow you to open an account before arriving. as long as you do it within 6 months of landing. just go to BMO.ca to apply :)
Forum: Canada
Oct 10th 2009, 3:54 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 877
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Workingin Canada Expo

we went to the leeds one. there was only Canada there. Mainly 3 representatives of Canada among others. One from Newfoundland, one from New Brunswick, one from Nova Scotia. It was same price, and we...
Forum: Canada
Sep 27th 2009, 3:50 am
Replies: 31
Views: 3,904
Posted By cargomatic

Re: shipping your goods

we used Simpsons-UK great service and best price too. just email them for a quote. tell him that “Dave your Neighbour recommended them” you should get a better price :)

Email:...
Forum: Canada
Sep 15th 2009, 10:49 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,200
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Winnipeg?

check out my blog www.driverdaves.blogspot.com where if you read it all will get to see pics and bits about Winnipeg. just remember in the winter it is the coldest southern part of Canada with it...
Forum: Canada
Sep 15th 2009, 10:45 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,255
Posted By cargomatic

Re: TVs not working

A step down transformer will not work here as it needs the 220 to power it. As you are plugging it into a power of 110 you may as well just plug it straight into the wall without the transformer....
Forum: Canada
Sep 10th 2009, 7:35 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,589
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Looking for Friends Woodstock NB

thanks you guys. my wife as not used this site before but i will get her to come on and get in touch.
Thanks again
Dave
Forum: Canada
Sep 8th 2009, 9:47 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,589
Posted By cargomatic

Looking for Friends Woodstock NB

My wife as just joined me here in Woodstock NB after 3 months of me been here starting a new job and finding us a place to live etc.

The main problem is, I’m a long haul trucker, so go away for...
Forum: Canada
Sep 6th 2009, 12:54 am
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Car Travelling Times

approx 2 1/2hr Moncton - Halifax
approx 1 3/4hr fredericton - Moncton
Forum: Canada
Sep 5th 2009, 6:58 am
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By cargomatic

Re: New Brunswick

I live in Woodstock. It is a really nice place and only 10mins to the border, and 1 hour from the capital, Fredericton. Check out my Blog which has loads of pictures of Woodstock....
Forum: Canada
Sep 5th 2009, 4:02 am
Replies: 1
Views: 503
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Calling Cards

I’m a trucker so I was calling the UK all the time from a land line. I normally use VOX GLOBAL or VOX EUROPA we get really good minutes with them. Each call can be 720mins long before card runs out...
Forum: Canada
Sep 5th 2009, 3:57 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,803
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Cable TV/Internet/Phone

we have Bell for Cell phone, land line and internet, plus Star Choice (shaw) for our TV's. no complaints at all. so far :)
Forum: Canada
Sep 5th 2009, 3:51 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,604
Posted By cargomatic

Re: Trailer Info

Just remember the tow balls are a different size here compared to the UK and that the trailers have there own licence plate so have to be registered just like a car. As for size of the trailer. I...
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