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Border crossing pay $$$

Discussion in 'Canadian Truckers Forum' started by Jacoooooooo, Apr 21, 2016.

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  1. Apr 21, 2016 #1
    Jacoooooooo

    Jacoooooooo Heavy Load Member

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    Hi, I was not sure how to call this, but the question is about the extra/additional pay for crossing the border. I know some (if not most) conpanies pay drivers for crossing the border an extra $ amount. About a year ago I talked to a Canadian driver waiting for an unload. I remember he said that they pay him 250 dollars to cross. Not sure now if he meant USD or CAD. I didn't pay much attention back then, but this starts to bother me now since I started working for a company that sends me to Canada. And the pay is much lower - $50. If anyone can share how much (if any) his company is paying for crossing the border I will appreciate that. Don't need to know the conpany name or anything, just trying to figure out the average/standard. Also, does it make a difference, where you actually cross? Which way you go, etc? Thanks in advance for your input.
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2016 #2
    nate980

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    Truckers like to exaggerate..... Just remember that.
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2016 #3
    gokiddogo

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    I will pay you $250 to cross the border. I will complete the package with a 2000 mile load and pay you 0.15 per mile.

    You need to look at what you will make in a year, the work you will do, and will you be ok with it. Don't get so caught up in accessorial pay. Unless it is extenuating circumstances.

    A friend of mine gets $10 to cross. One way only.
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2016 #4
    rzl-dzl

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    never heard of more than $20 for crossings

    havent crossed in ~5yrs....but out west rarely was a wait
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2016 #5
    HalpinUout

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    $50 is what I was paid when I used to go to Canada
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2016 #6
    Prairie Boy

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    And I would say that is a reasonable amount.
     
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  9. Apr 21, 2016 #7
    Canadian trucker

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    I get $ 0 both ways.
     
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  10. Apr 21, 2016 #8
    terryg247

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    $10 bucks each way
     
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  11. Apr 22, 2016 #9
    FwL

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    $100 there and back. Used to be $50.
     
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  12. Apr 22, 2016 #10
    MidWest_MacDaddy

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    They do? Now it all makes much more sense.
     
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