Loblaw
#796
Re: Loblaw
And thats when you will know if the runs are OTT russjp .it all seams very long nights when you read up . and if you look at the Google maps . its still under 6 hours each way with and your checks unhitching wheel checks.long long nights . 13 hours min over the shift patterns 4 on 4 off /6 on 2 off .can break the best of men.
#797
Re: Loblaw
As far as i`m aware there is no other job operating in the same way as this certainly in this province and it is certainly an impressive operation. I`m not gonna come on here and `rose tint` the job for anyone, if you`re frightened of hard work then don`t bother applying. As professional drivers we all know that some of us can be professional whiners too and some people at Loblaws are undoubtedly no different but the one thing i PERSONALLY have not witnessed is anyone complaining about the money they are making.
#798
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Joined: Sep 2008
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Re: Loblaw
Activity based pay is an hourly rate which increases with length of service which for newbies has been well documented on here, so to give you an example, we are paid 35 mins for a pre trip and 35 mins for a post trip on pikes, if you are doing a changeover then you will be paid twice for this work as you will need a new pre trip and post trip check dut to dragging different trailers so that alone is 2hrs 20 mins of pay per shift ON TOP of any mileage based pay. Other activities paid for are hooks and drops, set payment for deliveries with overtime if you run over the allotted time, waiting time is paid hourly, fuelling tractors and trailers and even paid a seperate payment for filling the DEF tank.
As far as i`m aware there is no other job operating in the same way as this certainly in this province and it is certainly an impressive operation. I`m not gonna come on here and `rose tint` the job for anyone, if you`re frightened of hard work then don`t bother applying. As professional drivers we all know that some of us can be professional whiners too and some people at Loblaws are undoubtedly no different but the one thing i PERSONALLY have not witnessed is anyone complaining about the money they are making.
As far as i`m aware there is no other job operating in the same way as this certainly in this province and it is certainly an impressive operation. I`m not gonna come on here and `rose tint` the job for anyone, if you`re frightened of hard work then don`t bother applying. As professional drivers we all know that some of us can be professional whiners too and some people at Loblaws are undoubtedly no different but the one thing i PERSONALLY have not witnessed is anyone complaining about the money they are making.
#799
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Joined: Mar 2013
Location: uk
Posts: 35
Re: Loblaw
Activity based pay is an hourly rate which increases with length of service which for newbies has been well documented on here, so to give you an example, we are paid 35 mins for a pre trip and 35 mins for a post trip on pikes, if you are doing a changeover then you will be paid twice for this work as you will need a new pre trip and post trip check dut to dragging different trailers so that alone is 2hrs 20 mins of pay per shift ON TOP of any mileage based pay. Other activities paid for are hooks and drops, set payment for deliveries with overtime if you run over the allotted time, waiting time is paid hourly, fuelling tractors and trailers and even paid a seperate payment for filling the DEF tank.
As far as i`m aware there is no other job operating in the same way as this certainly in this province and it is certainly an impressive operation. I`m not gonna come on here and `rose tint` the job for anyone, if you`re frightened of hard work then don`t bother applying. As professional drivers we all know that some of us can be professional whiners too and some people at Loblaws are undoubtedly no different but the one thing i PERSONALLY have not witnessed is anyone complaining about the money they are making.
As far as i`m aware there is no other job operating in the same way as this certainly in this province and it is certainly an impressive operation. I`m not gonna come on here and `rose tint` the job for anyone, if you`re frightened of hard work then don`t bother applying. As professional drivers we all know that some of us can be professional whiners too and some people at Loblaws are undoubtedly no different but the one thing i PERSONALLY have not witnessed is anyone complaining about the money they are making.
#800
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 750
Re: Loblaw
Activity based pay is an hourly rate which increases with length of service which for newbies has been well documented on here, so to give you an example, we are paid 35 mins for a pre trip and 35 mins for a post trip on pikes, if you are doing a changeover then you will be paid twice for this work as you will need a new pre trip and post trip check dut to dragging different trailers so that alone is 2hrs 20 mins of pay per shift ON TOP of any mileage based pay. Other activities paid for are hooks and drops, set payment for deliveries with overtime if you run over the allotted time, waiting time is paid hourly, fuelling tractors and trailers and even paid a seperate payment for filling the DEF tank.
As far as i`m aware there is no other job operating in the same way as this certainly in this province and it is certainly an impressive operation. I`m not gonna come on here and `rose tint` the job for anyone, if you`re frightened of hard work then don`t bother applying. As professional drivers we all know that some of us can be professional whiners too and some people at Loblaws are undoubtedly no different but the one thing i PERSONALLY have not witnessed is anyone complaining about the money they are making.
As far as i`m aware there is no other job operating in the same way as this certainly in this province and it is certainly an impressive operation. I`m not gonna come on here and `rose tint` the job for anyone, if you`re frightened of hard work then don`t bother applying. As professional drivers we all know that some of us can be professional whiners too and some people at Loblaws are undoubtedly no different but the one thing i PERSONALLY have not witnessed is anyone complaining about the money they are making.
#801
Re: Loblaw
We have a similar system Russ . $50 per day to cover inspections and paperwork , paid hub mileage , paid fueling , paid loading and unloading , paid for turning up at a delivery site , border crossings etc . Any other delays for example getting repairs to the equipment are paid hourly . Oh and paid holidays to boot which is quite rare over here .
#802
Re: Loblaw
That will be 4% of gross for first 5yrs service ,then 6% after that.
Some companies pay it with your pay and as you rightly say some companies let you save it up,and you can use it when you want.
jimmy.
Some companies pay it with your pay and as you rightly say some companies let you save it up,and you can use it when you want.
jimmy.
Last edited by jamesmc; Apr 7th 2013 at 3:13 pm. Reason: duh
#803
Re: Loblaw
We get 6% straight away mate, just gotta remember to put it to one side or i`ll be taking unpaid leave lol
#804
Re: Loblaw
wow just checked SK vacation pay .
6% for 9yrs then 8%
min vacation after 1yr =3wks ,10yrs =4wks
newfies 4% for15yrs then 6% ...............min.vacation up to 15yrs -2wks then 3wks.
thought it was same ish throughout Canada.
jimmy
6% for 9yrs then 8%
min vacation after 1yr =3wks ,10yrs =4wks
newfies 4% for15yrs then 6% ...............min.vacation up to 15yrs -2wks then 3wks.
thought it was same ish throughout Canada.
jimmy
#805
Re: Loblaw
Yeah, we were told its a 6% top up on our wage and we get 3 weeks vacation straight away
#806
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Re: Loblaw
Hi all spent last 7 hours reading your posts (all 54 pages). Some valid points and some serious "ribbing" that seems to have got out of hand. I also see lots of efforts to get back on track, with that in mind how much trucking experience is required before applying for a job in Canada?
Paul
Paul
#807
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 750
Re: Loblaw
If you can drive a truck the jobs yours , but normally two years experience is expected .
#809
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Location: South West France
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Re: Loblaw
I tried to quote the two of you ie; Mttm and mickfly but only one quote per post perhaps. So rather than missing one of you out I decided neither. Anyway two years experience is good as that ties in nicely with my plans which are to do a double header on the HGV tests in September with the CPC as a follow on, then gain a minimum of two possibly three years driving experience in the UK before starting the process of applying for jobs out in Canada and looking for either PNP or TWP posts driving.
Paul
Paul
#810
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Location: South West France
Posts: 8
Re: Loblaw
This three week leave thing is that the minimum paid leave (yes I understand you get paid on top and have to budget it in to your spending and saving) or the maximum you can take with any company?
Once you have PR could you then lower your work to a couple of shifts per week and take the two months off in the summer to spend time with the kids while they're on summer break?
Paul
Once you have PR could you then lower your work to a couple of shifts per week and take the two months off in the summer to spend time with the kids while they're on summer break?
Paul