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and....queue Queen "another pike bites the ditch".Saw the rear trailer and converter being recovered yesterday on TC1,no sign of the front end or wrap around.Just hope the newbie Brits come up to the mark pronto or there'll be nothing left to drive :rofl:.

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Well you'll find out soon enough as they're coming over Monday. Although training first month.

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First bunch are already here,in training for a couple of weeks now.

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I was being chauffered around by Mrs Chicken yesterday and she suddenly turned right at some lights, instead of going straight across as I assumed we would, WTF? I asked, she replied, "Look, there's one of those 'No Name" lorries, he'll be half an hour reversing in to Extra Foods, bet he's a Turbanator, they're a bloody nightmare, always blocking the road there"

Sure enough, there was a manky old day cab Century at all kinds of funny angles blocking the road, we went about our business, 20mins later, there he was still trying to hit the loading dock:rofl:

Funny part is, Mrs Chicken reckons that the yellow lorries are not half as bad, I'm assuming she means Trappers, don't know what they wear on their heads, but I'm leaning towards ball caps rather than the wraparound stetson:eek:

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:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

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This is very true, my friend is one of them - passed his canadian HGV test on thursday and did his turnpike test yesterday - good to go apparently :)

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Good to hear

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Well done that man. I am surprised they don't need any experience here before getting the turnpike ticket, but I suppose if you can drive, you can drive:thumbup:

Hopefully some of the Brits will be on the run to Steinbach so that Mrs Chicken doesn't get held up anymore, the Brits can back up a truck much better than most of the Canadians, especially the New Canadians:eek:

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Well appears it's not as easy for some as others - research seems key! As Canada ok but not as cheap as used to be and to be honest Canadian's seem to work harder than us Brits!

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Research is paramount,as regular contributors to this forum will always point out.Not sure about Canadians working harder though,there is no gravy train or free rides here,so if you want the benefits of a good lifestyle you have to put the graft in.
Hubby having a hard time settling in ?

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Agree forums have been great for me and like to think one day I can give someone else some advice too :)

With regards to Canadian's working harder silly statement to make but know all the jobs I know of won't be 9-5pm like I do in London, which is fine as sure I won't be travelling 1 and half hours either way back and forth, so swings in roundabouts really.

The main think I've noticed is obviously houses are bigger but are in states too, although not looking for big house for sake of it, but guess a different lifestyle, which sounds like could be ok.

No my hubby been out there month now, an bless him done his training, bought a car (although not what I thought he would of bought) and found someone to live. So all in all he's now settled, don't get me wrong he's not found it easy life, but he's a grafter and adapts to situations. So all good at our end. Our house sold two weeks ago just awaiting paperwork to go through. So then I will hand in my notice once complete and off to Canada for my new adventure - albeit good or bad who knows!:thumbsup:

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Ok, so gotta be honest and say i could only read until page 16 then i skipped forward to the end..too much manly bonding for my tastes lol ..anyway i wish the guys going to loblaw all the luck in the world..and i am also looking for advice/help from some of the old timers ..i mean that with the greatest respect gentlemen!!! My hubby is ex army and working for FTX atm..he's looking to work in canada..done pretty much everything driving wise in the UK/Germany for army and civvy..we applied to TimeLine.. i spoke to Troy in SK he seemed nice but hasnt been back in touch..so looking for other options..which are the best companies hiring brits at the min..pref perm jobs..i've tried to wade through the forums but since i dont speak trucker it gets all a little confusing lol we are planning for hubby to go out for the first year or so by himself as we have kids..and obviously keeping our house in the UK as back-up plan B because taking on board all that i've read advice wise from you guys it'd be redunculos not too...help a lady out here guys..thank you muchly!!

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what type of trucking does he want to do theres diffrent types theres long distance work shot distance work oilfield driving jobs where you work 15 on and 6 off which part of canada are you thinking of settling in

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Glad to hear things are working out for you.We're all interested to know whether Loblaws have matched expectations ?
Houses are generally larger in CANADA :D but local taxes are based around square footage and the neighbourhood so check closely before committing yourselves,and stay away from Harbour Landing,the new development close to the GTH,built on gumbo so the doors won't close after a few years.
No one said it'd be easy,but if you enjoy what this place has to offer it isn't a problem.Best of etc etc.

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Well personally can't say if Loblaw is living up to expectations as yet, hubby seems to think it's ok, they've been very friendly as bosses which he did't have over ere, but guess jobs a job at end of day. He's doing 5 on 3 off at moment and looking at maybe changing to 4 on 4 off. Heard about Harbour Landing steering clear of there. Just look forward to the next stage where I can move over hopefully few more weeks, then the stage when I can eventually work. :fingerscrossed:

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Hey Heydon, My hubby chris likes long distence, he was interested in hauling the Uranium..but to be honest as long as he has a decent truck to work in he dosnt mind what he do's driving wise because he loves doing it..and the break he gets from his 3 daughters and me :rofl: He drives HETs at the minute contracted to the army..and when he's not on drag doing that they hire him out to agencies doing 3rd party work anything from Asda to hauling huge metal pipes out of Dawsons..so he is used to switching jobs constantly and has built a very good name for himself within his jobs.as in they phone and ask for him by name constantly...but he is tired after 16+ being in green kit and wants a complete break from the forces side of things..and Canada gets discussed about 3 times a year..this time we thought why not?..so here we are trying...i've researched into the provinces and either SK or Alberta ..want to stay away from the huge cities and be more rural..as long as the schools are good then we dont mind..TimeLine were offering around the 70k mark wage wise ..and with having 3 kids thats about the wage we are looking for :fingerscrossed: How are you finding life in canada Heydon?..any advice for first timers please? :)

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Plus the fact we decided it would be more benneficial him going to canada then going over to Afghan again..either way he'd be gone another year..me and the girls are used to him not being here often...so thats not a big deal..we are willing to wait and find a perm job as thats all chris has had and he wouldnt want to do agency either here or abroad..he's a bloody hard worker and all he wants is a good company to get into, keep his head down do the work and provide for his family..he's not fussy he gets on with whatever he's been given and makes the best of it..my hope is that he finds a good company who look after their drivers ..because he deserves it. sorry my spelling is horrific today ..havent had enough coffee yet lol : )

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im ex army as well so are some of the people who have come out here to work i work in the oilfields as a sand bulker which is an ok job your up and down the road on it and off it all the time going to diffrent places i normally do 15 on and 6 off but am home in the nights a couple of the days which breaks them up nicely i think darcol were looking for drivers you could try asking gremmie he works for them you want to stay away from h and r transport because they are totaly shit they use and abuse forigen workers theres a thread on here about them you might want to read as for me i live in red deer its between edmonton and calgary its a nice sized town with a population of about 90.000 people thers plenty of green areas and lots of things for the family to do here its also a chilled and relexed way of life here compered to the uk where everyone is in a hurry and traffic jams are 20 mile long theres none of that here the roads are long straight and open and the secenery when your out on the road is fantastic if you google living in alberta it will bring up a website and give you more info on alberta in general theres also a job website called canadian job bank a lot of companys also advertise on there but your hubby needs 1 with an lmo in place so they can recruit forigen workers theres a thread on here could watts and stewarts they are looking for drivers and i think they have a few lmos in place you could try them website is wattsstewart.com good luck if you need any more info ill try to help you as best as i can

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Worst comes to worst it'll be 6 months before you can work,but try to get a work permit when you come through immigration,it has been known.Loblaws were meant to sort this issue for wives/partners with SINP,but shouldn't rely on that happening.

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Yeah six months off not such bad thing an as ya say could try at port of entry, not sure if I will. Loblaw told my husband I can't apply till been there six month, so just have to wait an see. Time will tell

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I ran into a few british guys at loblaws the other day when I was loading there they seen to be enjoying it so far. It was nice to meet you guys hopefully I will run into you guys again.

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Well day 10 of my first trip to Regina an not that bad weather been ok so far an sure it gets cold in winter but lovin the summer at the moment.

Liking where hubby chosen for us to live nice little community not too far for him for work an close to shops for me for time being, sure in time we'll find somewhere else maybe even bit further out but it'll do for now. Housing ere not as cheap as expected but still affordable!

Everyone been really nice an hubby in to swing of job although nothing ever perfect doing ok so far. Lots to get used to but guess 40 years of doing same thing any change is difficult, although both going with flow at the moment, an I can't wait to come back once house is completed.

Seems Loblaw not as bad as some made out guess no job perfect but guess ya gotta give it try, not for everyone though.

Thanks to everyone that gave advice bad and good guess ya never know till ya try an hopefully will all work out good for us :-)

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Glad you are off to a good start and enjoying it. It's always a learning curve in the beginning :)

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Great to hear some positive news on this thread, I've been keeping an eye on it from the beginning and wish you and your husband all the best on your new move.

I was in Regina tipping a couple of weeks ago and it seem to be a nice place with plenty of new housing, jobs etc....

I'm over in Manitoba which has a similar rural aspect, my wife was over for the last 2 weeks as we are also looking to move, glad to hear youve found somewhere and like the place.

No job is perfect and moving over here to work means learing something new every day (well still for me anyway) I'm sure the Loblaw job will work out, if not there are no shortage of driving jobs at the moment especially once you have the licence and are out here.

Good luck:thumbsup:

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Hi there I am looking for some honest advice about Loblaw I have an interview in November and am looking to be out there for march time I understand having read through most of the posts here that some people went earlier this year any advice would be much welcome as for poor road conditions having done 2 winter tours of Bosnia the winter is not something I am worried about but if there is anything about the job you wished you knew before you got there I would be gratefull as the Chinese proverb goes a wise man learns from his mistakes, a wiser man learns from other people's

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Hopefully you'll get a PM from one of the people who are on there, they haven't been on here much since they were telling us all it's the best job in the world and that nobody else knew what they were talking about:eek:

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Hello turkey bulb I'm back:thumbsup:

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... and?

Please tell us it's EXACTLY as you were promised.

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Certainly is and more

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Very informative. I'm sure that will help lots of people to make their minds up.:confused:

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I had a PM from someone working there and he says hes more than happy with the job and company .

" Anyhow, so, so delighted I made the move and that I joined Loblaws I hope to stay a long time with them if I can. "

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If they want more all they have to do is ask there's no point putting good advice on here to everyone and then certain people ridicule what's been put there even though they have no idea
So those of you out there who are having an interview and want to know more by all means ask

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I love my job with loblaws it works really well and I really enjoy driving pykes

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Not sure Loblaw's for everyone, but any job can be same. Just wish anyone same luck as my hubby who is loving it, but guess not for everyone! thing is my hubby wanted to move to Canada and had his heart set on it, so together we have worked at it.

Wish anyone else the same if they can do it and really want it you make things work. :D

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You need both of you to be pulling in the same direction then you'll love it. But if there are cracks in the UK think long & hard. I went out to PEI 2 years ago, my Mother died when I was out there after only 4 months. I went home to a funeral & a messy divorce... The warning signs were there, but in my haste to be in Canada I ignored them.

Been back since July, all is ok & I'm really pleased with how it's going. I made sure all the loose ends were sorted out this time.

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As one of the ones who does have an idea , what is it that you drive ? :rofl:

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Turkey bulb, I like that:rofl:

So seeing as you've sussed out the banter side of things and are playing nicely, how about telling the masses about the job?

Has it lived up to your expectations?

What are the runs like?

Are you getting the miles and the home time you were promised?

What does an average week consist of?

How are you and your family enjoying living in Regina?

Would you recommend the job to others?

Do you think you will still feel the same in 6months?

What do you think of the weather and the road conditions so far?

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TBH Loblaws could be a good move for some ,as I've said all along despite knowing sod all about the job :D .The two concerns I have are the immigration through the PNP not being as easy as has been made out,no long haul etc.The real stickler for me being that the PIKES now switch at the Headingley Coop at around 1-2 in the morning which is disturbing my good nights sleep :thumbdown:,maybe if the weather carries on as present it'll be 4-5 and that'll be bearable.There again ,what do I know ? :rofl:

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I can't see Loblaw taking a chance on the PNP, I'm sure they've got that covered, bit of a short term sticking plaster if they haven't.

I don't get disturbed by their pikes, they're all behaving themselves in my experience, except for their bloody fog lights :thumbdown:

Mind you, one of your T800s was giving me arc eye the other night coming out of S'Toon with badly adjusted fog lights in my mirrors...:eek:

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If that was Friday night it could well have been me :eek: ,mucho apologies but my low beams are useless so I leave the spots on whilst on 4 lanes unless I have objections .
What a nightmare Toontown was that night , backed into my final delivery site and got out to walk into the office then the bloody truck started following down the yard on the ice ,holy smokes that was a clencher , let alone trying to coax her back back up to the road again :ohmy: .
Roll on the minus 10's and below cos these temps screw everything sideways .

Thinking back it couldn't have been me , I'd recognize the olde worlde Ducknosaur from miles away LOL .