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Getting a Canadian class 8 truck from Canada to Tex

Discussion in 'Trucker Legal Advice' started by FloydNasby, Mar 31, 2015.

  1. Mar 31, 2015 #1
    FloydNasby

    FloydNasby Light Load Member

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    Has anyone brought a truck registered in Canada through to their home state? I can get a 15 permit in Canada good for travel anywhere eexcept Mexico. I have bobtail insurance (US), I would guess I need fuel permits for each state. Anyone got any tips or advice to offer?
     
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  3. Mar 31, 2015 #2
    Captain Canuck

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    I'm curious about this as well, since I'm thinking of doing the same thing, only backwards (TX to NB Canada).
     
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  4. Apr 1, 2015 #3
    mnmover

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    Besides the temporary permits, you will need to "import" the vehicle into the United States. Call U S Customs at the port of entry into the US and make sure the vehicle is legal to enter the US. you will have to have the title in hand when crossing border, when you go from US to Canada, US Customs has to have a copy of the title emailed or faxed 72 hours before crossing to check for stolen reports or insurance fraud etc, before the vehicle is eligible for export from the U S A. Customs must stamp the title before Canada will let the vehicle in unless it is "In Bond". And in that case the vehicle must be transported by a Canadian Customs Bonded Carrier and immediately delivered to a bonded warehouse in Canada, and the bond must be satisfied before final delivery.
     
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  5. Apr 1, 2015 #4
    FloydNasby

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    Thanks. I think I have the "import to the US" part all figured out and I'm going down the port of entry to make sure my paperwork is in order before I bring the truck across. The question mark for me, is what happens as I pass through each state? Fuel permits? Once I actually get this done, I'll be posting a "how to". Not that there's many good deals on trucks in Canada. Lots of rust and the prices are high except back east, there's more used trucks and they're definitely cheaper than in BC. With the low Canadian dollar it's worthwhile looking at trucks up here.
     
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  7. Apr 1, 2015 #5
    mnmover

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    I would get an ifta sticker from someone or get your own account set up. Some people put a sign in the window in transit not for hire. If you are planning to lease to a US company, maybe they could help with permits, I would definitely have proff of insurance with you.
     
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  8. Apr 1, 2015 #6
    FloydNasby

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    Yeah, I got bobtail insurance for six months. The "not for hire" sign is something I've seen in the past. Might be a good idea. I'm leasing to Landstar. Not much help there until I finish jumping through all their hoops and I really want the truck to be titled in Texas so I'll get there under my own steam and then I can satisfy the Landstar requirements. I've almost got it. No hazmat and no receipt for the 2290. I paid through an online outfit and they tell me I "have to ask the IRS for a receipt". IFTA stickers, that's something I can look into. thanks
     
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  9. Apr 2, 2015 #7
    FloydNasby

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    I found out, if I get a Comdata account, they'll get all the required state trip and fuel permits (except Oregon)
     
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