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forsiktig 01-23-2007 05:36 AM

Thanks for the supporting words !
The Diesel here in Norway costs about 1,2 USD pr. LITRE
for big Shellcustomers, and the unlead gasoline 1,7 USD pr. litre.
We are as most people know an oilproducing country, but I think we have some of the highest fuelprices in the world. Not much like Kuwait, where they only pay for the fueltransport plus a little. :?

solo379 01-23-2007 06:07 AM


Originally Posted by forsiktig
I am now earning about 44000,- NOK pr. month, I think 1 USD = 6,27 NOK = about 7000,- USD pr. month, and paying 35% taxes. :D

Very few American drivers, get that much, and those who do, paying at least
that in taxes. :sad:

forsiktig 02-06-2007 08:17 AM


Originally Posted by solo379

Originally Posted by forsiktig
I am now earning about 44000,- NOK pr. month, I think 1 USD = 6,27 NOK = about 7000,- USD pr. month, and paying 35% taxes. :D

Very few American drivers, get that much, and those who do, paying at least
that in taxes. :sad:

Thanks a lot for your advices, what about Canada, do they need drivers ?
I am not speaking French, could that be a problem ?
In the winter I think that I will feel a lot more secure in a europeean truck, is there any company buying europeean brands in USA/Canada ?

Mars 02-06-2007 08:31 AM


Originally Posted by forsiktig
Thanks a lot for your advices, what about Canada, do they need drivers ?

Yes


Originally Posted by forsiktig
I am not speaking French, could that be a problem ?

Yes in Quebec, or anywhere near a Quebec/Ont border


Originally Posted by forsiktig
In the winter I think that I will feel a lot more secure in a europeean truck, is there any company buying europeean brands in USA/Canada ?

Volvo's?

PackRatTDI 02-06-2007 10:45 AM


Originally Posted by forsiktig

Originally Posted by solo379

Originally Posted by forsiktig
I am now earning about 44000,- NOK pr. month, I think 1 USD = 6,27 NOK = about 7000,- USD pr. month, and paying 35% taxes. :D

Very few American drivers, get that much, and those who do, paying at least
that in taxes. :sad:

Thanks a lot for your advices, what about Canada, do they need drivers ?
I am not speaking French, could that be a problem ?
In the winter I think that I will feel a lot more secure in a europeean truck, is there any company buying europeean brands in USA/Canada ?

You won't find a European cabover in the US. The only "European" truck would be the Volvo VN's but they were designed for the North American market. There are a few Freightliner Argosy cabovers running around and they're about as close to a European cabover as you'll get in a US model truck.

Scania used to sell their "T" series tractors in the US in the late 1980's but they're an extremely rare sight and I think were mostly sold on the east coast.

Scania has a foothold in Mexico now but since they've discontinued the "T" series conventional tractor, I don't see them returning to the US or Canada.

Bluesman 02-06-2007 12:41 PM

Hello Forsiktig !! My grandfather was from Skudesnes Norway, A true block head . I dream of being able to visit where he grew up . If you should come to the USA let me know ! I live in the North East , would be more than happy to help you out if I can . My grandfather moved here when he was 17 , became a citizen at 23 . He was a fisherman and a Confidential Observer for USN ( SPY ) and loved this country.


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