Q: What kind of trucks will be available for me to drive?

 A: You will get to drive a variety late model trucks with trailer sizes from 48-53 feet in length. Trailer types will be dry-van, reefer (refrigerated) or flatbed. 

Click here to see just some of the range of trucks used in Canada and the USA.

 

Q: Who is Kiwi Global? 

A: We are a recruitment company - NZ owned and operated by two truck drivers who have done interstate driving in USA, plus have several years of experience within the trucking industry. 

 

Q: Who organizes the flight tickets, transfers, accommodation, etc? 

A: We will organise all your flight details to and from Canada, so all you have to do is turn up at the airport at the given time. 

 

Q: How long does the flight take? 

A: If you choose to fly direct from NZ to Vancouver B.C, it will take approx 14 hours. If you to choose to fly via LA it will take 13 hours + 3hours up to Canada. 

 

Q: What insurance do I need? 

A: You need travel and full medical insurance, which we will organise. Other insurances will be supplied by the company that employs you. 

 

Q: What happens when we arrive in Canada?

 A: We will have a company representative meet and assist you during your stay in Vancouver.

 

Q: What area will we be driving in?

 A: It will depend on the trucking company some will be driving just Canada - one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Other companies will cover Canada and across the border into the USA. 

 

Q: What is the exchange rate for NZ dollars into Canadian dollars? 

A: As at September 2007, $1000.00 Canadian will cost $1326.79 NZ dollars. Due to currency rates fluctuating, it is best that you watch the money market and decide for yourself when is the best time to change over your money. 

 

Q:  What sort of employees are overseas companies looking for?  

A: The companies that want overseas drivers need them to be reliable, experienced and well established. We pride ourselves in dealing with companies that have only the highest integrity, as they would expect nothing less from us as a company or you as a driver.