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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: James on February 24, 2007, 11:19:30 PM

Title: NFR - Any Class 1 or 3 drivers out there ?
Post by: James on February 24, 2007, 11:19:30 PM

I am just looking for some insight about a career change i have been thinking about . I was wondering what the employment rate is like for a class 1 or 3 driver , not a long haul driver though .
Anyone have any advice or comments ? Companies to stay away from ? or Driving courses you can recomend .

Thanks . ;)

Title: Re: NFR - Any Class 1 or 3 drivers out there ?
Post by: Bank maggot on February 25, 2007, 10:37:52 AM

Hi james.i have my class one and drive for c.o.v good job. As far as i know there is lots of work out there, driveing local most guys pay starts at about twenty bucks an hour for class one drivers. I would recomend getting your class one over your three because it will give you more options. I know arrow is hireing and they pay twenty two bucks an hour.

Title: Re: NFR - Any Class 1 or 3 drivers out there ?
Post by: James on February 25, 2007, 08:10:52 PM

thanks guys , just the info i was looking for . I will be going for my class 1 as soon as I can get my self organized . where did you take your driving course ? if you did .
I found Valley driving school has a Career Class 1 program for $3600 and a Class 1 basic program for $1880  and then of course there is the Advanced Class 1 prgram for $7000 .

Thanks agian .

Title: Re: NFR - Any Class 1 or 3 drivers out there ?
Post by: Bank maggot on February 26, 2007, 10:27:57 AM

I took my course through shawnee driving school, good instructors. Basic course for class one is $1475.00 and there advanced course is $2950.00. The difference is 16hrs road time versus 38hrs road time. There Ph# 604 581 2900.

Title: Re: NFR - Any Class 1 or 3 drivers out there ?
Post by: James on February 26, 2007, 12:31:57 PM

ok thanks;.

Title: Re: NFR - Any Class 1 or 3 drivers out there ?
Post by: lineBroke on February 27, 2007, 03:56:30 PM

would you consider driving for the local bus system....it's class 2 rated with 6 weeks of paid training and a top wage of about $25/hr....plus it's local work only.....they're hiring like crazy right now ( they're looking to fill about 300 drivers this year )


cheers.....

Title: Re: NFR - Any Class 1 or 3 drivers out there ?
Post by: James on February 28, 2007, 05:39:16 PM

that's always an option , but i don't like the interaction with the passengers though . But it is something to think about .

Title: Re: NFR - Any Class 1 or 3 drivers out there ?
Post by: chris37 on March 02, 2007, 06:59:56 PM

im originally from quebec im driving 53ft trailer all over can usa and i can tell you in bc is the best pay place all over canada i work in quebec and ontario as classe 1 driver im 39 year old i never have a good job like i have now and bc even local driver is the place they need more i can tell you dont wait we make good money like never before