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Hand-holding?!? Seriously?!? At least with expediting, maybe it's more that they don't want to waste time on someone who might end up hating the lifestyle and bailing out after a short period of time.

Sorry to hear about your bad luck. This echoes my limited experience with Pival... they sounded very interested, like it was a done deal, just finish up the application process. Then I'm told "Sorry, we've decided to go with an experienced driver." But they still have their Kijiji Ad running to...

I'm thinking of applying with them in a few months... would love to hear of your experiences if you end up going with them.

No, I didn't know about them, thanks. It looks like only ProEx will consider someone without any experience. I've just been checking with local carriers... Thompson, Pival, TST.

Just working on some numbers to see if cargo van expediting in Canada is feasible for me. Apart from expenses for the the obvious physical needs (van, cargo tracks/straps, bedding, food, clothing, heater, etc.) are there any other "expenses" to be aware of... other than these? Insurance Border...

Ooops - thought I posted this info already.... Average loaded/unloaded miles is 85% and 15% 20 days in service per month qualifies you for the $3765 min gross guarantee

It's a bit weird. If they send you out with loads and you always come home empty, but you manage to pull in $3765 for the month, you make less money (due to fuel costs). If there were no loads at all or just a few short loads and they topped you up to the $3765, then you make more because you...

So here's the scoop.... $0.91 (CDN) per loaded mile - starts when you leave home or current waiting spot $0.37 (CDN) per empty mile - after 1.5 days you can head home or another location Rates will be adjusted with cost of fuel Drivers currently averaging $1200-$1600 per week Guaranteed...

OK - I will contact them and report back. It has been days of intense research spread out over the last month or so, but I have been looking into trucking in general for over a year, and the idea of being an o/o really appeals to me. Expedited cargo seems like a relatively low risk/inexpensive...

If you're smart and keep your cargo van/sprinter business expenses to a bare minimum, and only need to clear $1500 a month to cover bills... do you think it could still be difficult to succeed? Assuming you're comfortable with the lifestyle...

Canadian forum seems dead, so hope it's OK to ask here, since it's a newbie question... I have spent days researching this line of work, and am still seriously considering it. Came across this ad from Pival in Ontario.... anyone know what they're like, and if what they're offering sounds good...

Hello all. For 2 years I have been following blogs/vlogs of truckers, and have decided that might be the lifestyle/career change I need. Actually being an O/O of a Sprinter is what is most appealing. I'm so sick of the B.S. corporate desk job! Doing lots of research about getting into this...