Not retiring soon as I still like the military. My kids will be in university by the time I retire. I want long haul, to see Canada and the US.
Where were you from 85 to 88 ? I was with the RCD's in Gagetown.
Another question, where do you see trucking 5 years from now?
If you know of any other ex-military types that became truckers please send em here as I would love to hear about their transition from military life. Have been ã soldier since I was 17...Dont know much about life as ã civi.
Cyril
North Bay, On
Aug 14, 2008 Rating
from a canadian o/o by: bobbyt
first of all thanks for your service
i have been driving since 1978 including a 3 year stint as a 935 driver in the canadian armed forces, 1985/1988.
if i read your question right it sounds like a business course. if this is true and you are going to become a company driver, i'm not sure if this is going to help you until you become an owner/ operator.
when i got out and wanted to go over the road again the only hurdle i had was that the industry changed so much that i had to start at the bottom again.
i am out in western canada (ab/sk) so might be different in your area.
the only advice that i can give is to really know what you want to do once you get you license. eg. local, regional, long haul. it can be a very hard life if you have a family with kids and want to be near them.
i'm going to send some other canadian drivers to this site and ask them to comment and that way you can get some more views.
Aug 13, 2008 Rating
Thanks for the encouragement by: Cyril
it's funny you spoke about terrorist threats... I spent 4 years as a counter-intelligence investigator! I would love to take what I have learned and say to an employer " here's what I have done over the past 24 years....I want to use this to benefit your Company!" The more a potential driver can do for a company the better the chances for employment.
Cyril
North Bay, ON
Aug 12, 2008 Rating
Great canidate for trucking companies by: The Crazy Trucker
Hello Cyril,
First of all man much props for serving your country.
Well, I guess you know I am not Canadian but I just wanted to respond hopefully one of your fellow countrymen will come thru and respond also.
Man companies will love your resume as it is. If you took the certificate it would be a plus for your resume but probably a much bigger plus for your insight on the industry. You may decide to do something different other than driving. Either way the industry needs good responsible disciplined men like you so come on in Cyril.
By the way, thats exactly how you will be sharing your experience from the military at the very least.
Beyond that, I am sure you will find ways to share your experience with us. As a matter of fact maybe you should check with homeland security after driving a while to help identify techniques and habits to implement to make our highways safer and more alert to guard against possible terrorist threats.
Like I said come on out here man we are looking forward to you joining the brotherhood.
