Canadian border crossing

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by cat2, Dec 20, 2014.

  1. cat2

    cat2 Light Load Member

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    Hi, I would like to get some info about going into Canada. I started with a company that goes there about 3 times a week. I do have a passport. But, I do not know if I can cross the border. So, I am gonna put this out there , then when my supervisor asks me to go I will run it down to him and let him make the call. I got a DUI from 27 years ago that's no longer on my license. Then, in 2012 I got charged with a misdemeanor for a domestic dispute . " The man always gets the charged" funny how that works. After 6 months, several court appearances and $2000.00 later the charges where dropped without a finding. There was no "conviction".
    Under a new law, And A year later I went back to the same court , in front of the same judge and asked for my criminal record to be sealed. Which, he did for me. So, can I now enter into Canada with a commercial vehicle and back into the US. Or will Canadian officials have access to all my background info and could turn me around at the border? Like I said in the beginning of this post I will run it down to my boss and let him make the call. Thanks.
     
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  3. Oaker

    Oaker Medium Load Member

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    It's problematic only if the DUI shows in their data base... which unfortunately it might. Only one way to find out I guess.

    Good luck...!
     
  4. Mr.X

    Mr.X Heavy Load Member

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    doesn't have to be a conviction,if you are just charged with domestic violence they can turn you around and send you back. Best thing to do if you are near the border is to drive your car up there and talk to them. If they dont like your record you may be able to do the rehabilitation thing. Costs a couple hundred and you meet with a judge, get paper signed stating you are not following the path of a habitual criminal. You then fax the paperwork to one of there magistrates who then approves it and you are good to go. Allow at least a month to go through the process.

    In 1992 my girlfriend decided to give me the boot and take over my home,she just called the cops and told them I was beating her and holding her against her will. They had kidnaping and all kinds of charges against me, fortunately two of her friends and a neighbor went to the prosecuting attorney on my behalf as witnesses (they were there with us that weekend), charges were dropped, I was released, but my record still shows the arrest and charges,so I have to do the same thing if I want to go to Canada.
     
  5. tsavory

    tsavory Road Train Member

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    Why wont we close our boarders like that?
     
  6. Dr_Fandango44

    Dr_Fandango44 Road Train Member

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    I would say that the Canadians are much more thorough in checking out your background/record.
    I recall crossing the border a few years ago and as I'm a British citizen, the border people decided to check me out and took away my
    British passport.
    They told me that they would check with Interpol to see if I had anything current or in the past. Interpol is an International agency that is capable of digging up a person's past, especially if they're European.
    Well, I did, but it was way back in 1984 and I wasn't going to tell them what it was. Nothing serious, and I knew by then it would not be on my record.
    I had already checked a few years previous that my record was clean.
    Sure enough the Canadians came back and waved me on.
    Be always careful and I'm sure you can check your own record in the US.
    If your record shows nothing, then you should be OK, but be always diligent on such matters.
    Good luck
     
  7. Mr.X

    Mr.X Heavy Load Member

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    That would be cool! I could have my Boise Cascade chip truck back!
     
  8. Mr.X

    Mr.X Heavy Load Member

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    If you check your own record, you need to check FBI not just the local courthouse!
     
  9. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I had a 1984 drug charge that was dropped and a 1991 misdemeanor conviction for battery. I did not want to go to Canada but the boss made me go anyway. When I got there I had to go in and talk to the guy inside. He asked me about both items. Told me he might not be able to let me into Canada. I told him I would be pleased and very thankful if he sent me back. So, of course, he let me come in. Never been back.
     
  10. FLATBED

    FLATBED Road Train Member

    CANADA does not like DOMESTIC ANYTHING charges and allowing entry to CANADA is usually a judgement call by the BORDER SERVICES officers
     
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  11. CargoWahgo

    CargoWahgo Road Train Member

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    Dunno till you try to go.

    Worst thing they can do is turn you around after making you go thru immigration & the other hoops.

    Big whoop.

    The women are vicious do not hint that you might find one vaguely attractive xD
     
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