Comments By Chris (the chick)

You mean they don't just allow aliens to take over?! LOL

I figured they were stricter. Just hadn't thought it possible for a non-Canadian resident.

So, came across the 2016's Best 20 Fleets To Drive For winners and incredibly, 5 of them were Canadian fleets (mainly Ontario) - got me thinking, since I was already hoping Alaska (yes, I know it's USA!), Canada and Mexico would be included in my nation-wide journeys (even checked the passport's expiration date already). I did google a few times for existing conversations on the internet and for some reason, my browser kept crashing when I tried to read them lol

Anyone have any thoughts/comments about an American applying to and driving for a Canadian trucking company? Experiences?!

I have an excellent plan for dealing with this. I'm staying away from the area completely during that time! Lol

best plan! lol

I don't know if you realize it or not but right out of high school you will have a very difficult time finding a job. The main reason being that you have to be 21 before you can cross state lines driving a heavy commercial vehicle.

Linden, pat gave you wonderful advice but I'd recommend not doing cdl until your 21because most companies want you in orientation shortly after getting cdl (couple months). Even if the company can legally hire you, you likely will run into issues of their insurance company not being ok with it.

Just going to share that many of the applications I came across actually stated 23 yrs of age or older as a hiring req. There were some that were only 21 still, though

I've not even started the CDL school yet (we're still waiting to fill out the class, need 2 more students...) and already begun compiling lists. My list of stuff to bring in terms of hobbies (subject to change, haha!):

With mentor: - Canon camera (maybe only after gone solo) - crayons/water-soluable pencils/markers and coloring books - foam roller and mat for exercise - pair of drum sticks (fyi, youtube tutorials on drumming w/out a full set!!!!) - Sudoku puzzles book - phone with internet, netflix, hulu, exercise apps, Angry Birds

After gone solo: - old-fashioned books (my eyes gets annoyed with absolutely everything on screens, so no technology book stuff like Kindle. Plus, there's that satisfaction of hand-turning a page and smelling the paper and glue...) - adjustable kettlebell, dumbbells, battle bar, battle ropes, TRX (when have enough $$ and purchased) - laptop (when purchased) -- netflix, hulu, couchtuner.com, etc - bicycle (when purchased) - camping chair to just chill outside (with an umbrella?) - GoPro (after purchased) - my cats

I thought about bringing my paints, too, but I wouldn't know which ones (acrylic, oils, water-soluble oils, watercolors) and I figure more of a hassle to have the canvases drying, cleaning up the mess, etc... but if at some point I decide to, I do have a folding easel.

btw -- suggestion to Devan -- audio books??? also - idk if that's what you are using, but I was told to get hotspot. I know nothing about technology stuff like this, but supposedly internet access/service isn't a problem with hotspot? *shrug*

Wow, that really sounds like a very usable app!!! I'm actually a bit impressed at how comprehensive it's been described already. Glad you guys do have usable apps like this. I was thinking if you guys didn't yet, boy... some programmer needs to get on it!

Just saw Rick's PBA about I-95 restriction around Philly...

I haven't started to google for this yet, but wondering if there are recommendable apps or navigational systems designed specifically in regards to tractor-trailer friendly routes and real-time road closures/detours updates that you guys use?

So did you go to yahoo mail and see if you can register for firstname.lastname? It probably doesn't matter, they'll figure it out, and if you don't hear from a company you're interested in, just call.

Wow.. that was genius. Oh well, there's a second quick-app in there with that screaming commentary, anyway. But, seriously... genius!

This website has been a great source of information and anytime i google something it sends me back here, so i figure id make an account.

LOL Exactly how I came about making an account on here, too!!!! Unbelievable amount of info on here (which is actually impressively organized, Brett!!!), and people are actually civilized with each other here unlike what seems to be the trend on internet forums. I'm glad I came here... and I think you won't regret it either! From one newbie to another - welcome, and good luck in your endeavors. :)

I should clarify how I goofed up, before ppl start saying 'well then just check the other account instead!'.

edu mail = firstname.lastname@campus.edu

yahoo mail = lastname.firstname@yahoo.com

actual inputted email: firstname.lastname@yahoo.com <~~ the account doesn't exist LOL