Leaving Knoxville on Wednesday with a load going to Edmonton, AB. First time going that far in, would like advice on routing and fuel stops. Depending on the route I take I would have to cross a province border,I have never crossed a province border, is it just like crossing a state line or do I need paperwork?
Mainly large truck stops would be helpful I spent the night in front of a customer because I routed myself to a flying J in BC that turned out to be a seven-eleven type corner store. uuugh
Oh yeah and any thought on which way to head once I'm empty, to stage while I look for my next load. South is a given, but east or west?
Any and all help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
VL
Canada HELP! BCO First time to Deep North!
Discussion in 'Landstar' started by VLSanders2013, Sep 29, 2014.
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Yeah, crossing provincial borders is pretty much like a state line. At most you might encounter a weigh scale shortly after you cross. However if you are talking about crossing from a U.S. state into a Canadian province then oh yeah, bring all the documentation you have.
I can't help with directions and truck stops as I am Ontario/Quebec only. You might try the Canadian forum of this board, there are lots of westerners on there and most are helpful.
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Hopefully your truck and trailer are legal to go in. The axle weights are less also. The scale house will make sure you have special insurance to drive in Canada and you'll have to buy it on the spot. I'm assuming your going to the oil field? Wild place. Stock up on food! Got a passport? Have a criminal record? If so you may be turned away. Do you have an agent setup for the paperwork to bring the freight in?
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Gps will take you up the big hill in Edmonton city centre.
Like San Francisco then turns into Seymour Indiana once you get up there.
Flying j on the north side has a MCD and a&w
Think there's a big Irvine by it to
I usually just hang out in Calgary go to the Marlboro mall for the day go in at night.
Haven't been up there since winter before last.
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If you are going to the oil field Fort McMurrey or whatever it's called get permission to spend the night there and get a meal ticket. The cafeteria is the most unbelievable buffet you will ever experience. Make sure you follow the rules. They have spotters all over the place with binoculars just for safety.
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All legal, one of Landstar 52' Steps, I'll have the tandems closed, I will use and agent for the crossing. Where to cross is one of my questions. Leaning towards crossing NW of Minot on us52 I think that is Portal, ND and then run 39/ 33/ 11 up to TransCan HWY in Saskatoon then on to Edmonton.
It also looks like I could follow 2 on over to 85 above Williston and go up that way.
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I may be wrong but I think you maybe too long to drive in AB? I'm not sure. I pull a 45' flat and had to move the 5th wheel all the way forward to be legal. I had to also buy a special permit because my wheel base was too long at 265"
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Agent is slow in getting me the load confirmation (imagine that) so I do not have exact destination yet.
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If you are going there make sure you keep your windows rolled up. It may be too late in the season but the mosquitoes are massive and will invade the inside of your truck in 2 seconds.
Everyone who works there lives there also. They have row after row after row of dorm type rooms. The pay is off the charts for someone with no experience doing anything. It's mostly kids in their early 20's. If they can take it they can make some huge money in a year.
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