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Calitoscassius:
Demand for Truckers are are high all over the world not just Canada and America. But if your heart is set for The US and Canada go for it!

I am open to going to where it might be easier for me to get visa. When I am ready IaM going to do a very intensive research so as to make the best choice. Thanks sir

Calitoscassius:
Really? Online money? i i don't know what that means.


Wow! You have driven all these big trucks? You have the experience already that is good.

Driviing school? Well.. when i did my HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicles) driving lessons i think in 2012 it cost me £800 for few lessons but, i failed 4 times, you have to do the theory and practical lessons but for an exprienced driver like you, you wouldn't need alot of lessons, what you need to learn mainly will be road signs, road awareness and few more and also we drive on the right hand, the stiring wheels are also on the right side but in some European countries they drive on the left with left hand wheels.

Also to be able to obtain the HGV license you need to obtain a car license first that you would need lessons on also and you will pay also.

Anyway, you don't have to do these things straightaway. You can do it when you are settlled properly, you might even begin with working in some other menial jobs until you can become a trucker.

I am not sure how much would be enough. Save as much as possible.

Good luck!

okay thanks all the way. But my heart is hearing towards america or canada because I heard the demand for truckers there is at it's apex.

mrkings84:
Am sorry sir, was only joking. But you know that these truck drivers drive as if they have license to kill.....

every general rule have an exception. Truly most uneducated truck drivers only end up painting the occupation black. But please cut some slack for the accident free ones among us

Calitoscassius:
I see! Well... if you put your mind to it, you can do it. If you can think it you can do it. Are you a trucker already in naija? If you are it will help, but the difference is you must go for a driving lessons, pratical and theorically and pass before you can get a drivers license over here. If you truck over here for 3 years yes! You should have more than £50000 in your bank depending on how you spend but why go back to naija if you can drive for more years in Europe and make more money?

A train driver takes home between £37000 and £45000 a year..

God of jesus christ!!!! See online money!!! That's about 20years of active service in Naija. I have been a truck driver for almost four years now. I started with MAN diesel before I graduated to Mack, I have also driven DAF,HOWO and the SCANIA p410 I am currently driving. Pls what's the expense in getting admitted into an average driving school sir? Lemme start saving anything savable that comes my way.

Nwaotu10:
Brotherly, you mind telling me how to go about this?
How exactly do I locate a truck company in Onitsha?

If you help me realize this passion, I will perpetually be indebted to you.

approach people and ask especially those touts after the bridge. I personally haven't worked in onitsha yet to know much about the place. But there is a construction company in awka that is currently handling the airport bring built. You can still stroll there and meet any of the drivers available

IvarDboneless:
Ok thanks...I think the job pays more in canada and the US

bros not you think. They are clearly incomparable

Calitoscassius:
I got my first driving licence when i was 17 years old, I started working in burger bars and supermarkets at 18. I am not sure how to explain. I was born and bred in east london England by nigerian parents (IGBO) i have always worked part time during school holidays. I believe you are going to need a visa and work permit for work

However, there are also nigerians and Ghanians i worked with as truckers and train drivers who have lived here for years. I am not sure how much you would need to relocate to Europe. If you already know someone in Europe it might help.
@ hammering, for me it is a 5 day a week job but I am not going to lie the pay very is good with lots of benefits.

ehn no wonder na. When I said hammering I was already calculating the pay converted to naira. Working for like just 3years and I would retire come back and open a multinational company oo. I want to work first and save money. But can't you serve as someone I know when the time comes? We where brought up and taught to fend for ourselves. I have one uncle in germany who was sponsored there by my dad. After I returned from turkey and he heard he was virtually laughing at me and my dad that he has always been telling us that travelling to abroad is not easy but I do see it common among siblings helping each other out. Na so the man matter tire me. I want to prove to him than anyone can choose his or her own destiny. I would surely land there by God's grace.

invincible007:
I will be happy if you throw more light. Thanks

when you are reversing a small car, luxurious bus or even trucks that don't have a turn table(google for more info pls) it goes exactly where you gear the steering towards but in the case of a truck head with turn table hooked to a trailer it's opposite of where the steering is moved to.

Calitoscassius:
There are no hammering! it just driving trucks, but you are right, the driving conditions are better here. We use Tacograph and we must take break after 3 to 4 hours or 6 hours driving the Taco will indicate when breaks are due. We have bed, TV, airconditioner, heating and somewhere to hang cloths in our cabins. Sometimes it can be very cold, no rushing, once we deliver we drive home empty, we also stay in hotels sometimes (the company pays)

But this moment i am driving trains. Due some EU covid 19 restrictions on truck driving I am not vaccinated yet.

how did you go about getting a job oversees. What are the procedures. And like how much is someone still situated in Nigeria is supposed to have saved to even have a chance. It's something I am really interested in when I have gotten the means. And you are just being polite if you insist there is no hammering.

[quote author=15ssDRIVE post=104254551][/quote]I have reconciled with him.the man really tried. I am even happy now that I am independent. Thank God for everything.

Powercouple:
Please can I have your contact Sir... I want to learn from you please.08100888661

sorry but I already have someone attached. Take time to go to any trailer park close to you.

Richdee1:
big man, I'm still a student tho, I'm on break for the now, are you still in Edo state, Benin city?

I would love to learn how to drive a truck, was planning on learning how to drive a tractor and forklift after school, kus I'm sure I'll need it in canada
Any hopes?

I am fully based in lagos now. Since you are in benin anytime you have decided just stroll to a trailer park either along auchi road or agbor road and approach any driver to know the next steps. Good luck

anigbajumo:
Just because u drove tipper once by chance means u can drive any truck...The op failed to let people understand it's not about knowing how to drive but go through the learning process and be able to do minor work if there's any breakdown on the road.

you are right sir. That's why the thread was started. Professionals like you can input what you think is beneficial

SeunOshewaWife:
Can I learn it too? I don't mind. I hope it won't turn my body into a masculine one?

yes na. There are soft trucks out there like the one I am currently driving now. Well automated scania.

Techguy96:
Lol, we have similar job role, I'm a jorney manager for an oil n gas company in Nigeria, managing more than 40 trucks. I didn't even know such job role existed until I got the job.
So far so good we have not recorded any accident for 2 months now.

But drivers can be dubious tho, it's not easy managing people, especially the older drivers wey be your papa age. U will tell them route to pass n maximum speed to drive they will get on the road n do something else very annoying.

which company is that?

Hcqmela:
I have 3 Questions I would love to ask

1.Can a woman learn how to drive a truck?


2.How much is the minimum wage for truck drivers in Nigeria and Diaspora(if you know it)

3.Whats the beginner's friendly truck brand you can use to learn truck driving as a newbie?

1.as far as women drive these luxurious buses then yes they can drive trucks too. The difference is in the reverse mechanism 2. Minimum should be about 70k I presume because since I started driving I have always made averagely above that self monthly, in diaspora truck drivers earn lots and lots of money, if you can become a certified truck driver in the US for instance your money would start pursuing eternity ooo 3. I would advice go for those six/ten tire trucks and after perfecting them follow a truck head attached to a trailer to learn reverse. Hope this answers your questions

IvarDboneless:
Whats the minimum salary of a truck driver in Nigeria

ones you can get into any company their salaries are usually between the range of 30k-50k except for the multinational like julius berger and their likes that offer higher salary.but as a truck driver your monthly take home must exceed 100k sha from accumulated trip bonuses to other incentives like dispatch etc. It's not everything that can be explained once.

ruggedtimi:
Yes I did last year...but the price was outrageous

price for learning to drive truck!? Is it a school?

Sleyk:
Am a truck driver too....what's the maximum truck gear you've driven.

Pls if anyone have contact, am looking to driving truck in Europe or Canada.

I am currently driving a 12 gear scania truck. What of you

Nwaotu10:
Hello bro.
I've passion for "truck driving" but I really do not know how to go about it.

You mind helping out?
All cost on me.

Currently in onistha.

don't let any one deceive you. Learning truck is the only apprenticeship scheme where by you even earn stipends while learning either from your Oga(driver you are following) or company ( some companies pay motor-boys too). Just endeavour to go to any trailer park around you and approach the driver of any vehicle that tickles your fancy. But I would always advice one learns with Mack trucks because ones you master Mack trucks there is no other truck you cant comfortably handle.

Lopeck:
Can i have your number pls

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BROWNEMMANUEL26:
Yes ohhh, even now if I see an opportunity I will gladly accept it.
op do u have?

no sir I don't

ItzEminence:
It's good but from the look of things, it will take a determined mind to learn such.

determined mind without fear. Fear is the number one factor.

Chijeep:

You better don't learn it...that's the work of the 1st devil(Tempting you to go and learn how to drive truck).
The 2nd Devil will trick you into apply for Dangote job while the 3rd devil will teach you how to drive recklessly that will make to go and jam innocent citizens.
MY FRIEND, FLEE FROM THE DEVIL OOO

Oga adviser. Okay let's say they follow your advice, what help can you render them? I don't just understand some people and their thinking process.

IQUIT:
it took me 2 weeks to learn how to drive a MAN commander truck, I love the gear beating sound and air sound it makes when switching gears.

same thing with me. But if you really want to feel like a truck God go and learn driving Mack trucks, uncomfortable but it's a beast

dragnet001:
I knew we have Abdul... from Edo State

we plenty ooo especially from etsako west axis.

DontBullshitMe:
Truck drivers are specialists in ripping off the original truck owners. . .

Even they (the truck drivers) hardly buy trucks and put it on the road. They are scared as fuçk.

most one man truck companies are owned by former drivers, so your statement is still in hypothesis mode!!

BROWNEMMANUEL26:
Yes ohhh, even now if I see an opportunity I will gladly accept it.
op do u have?

no sir. But if you are really interested then locate any truck/trailer park near you and talk to any available driver there.

temptnow:
I was having this conversation with a friend in Canada who Said it's lucrative over there

bros very very lucrative ooo. Imagine a take home of 1500 dollars every weekend. Some even are time based. Driving a truck in abroad and you would be downloading mansions every 6months in Naija

TATALoAlaMu:
Okay we talk tomorrow. I’ll give a detailed response

no wahala sir. Waiting

drakeli:
Look up Trade Schools online. Choose CDL as your course of interest

thank you sir. Well appreciated sir

drakeli:
That’s Commercial Driver’s License. You will need to attend a trade school for trucking to get that. It’s just a couple of months training

do you have any idea how one can go about getting admitted into such school from Nigeria?