Trading my first cross border load

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Gunner75, Dec 10, 2017.

  1. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    Kinda what I was thinking lol
     
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  3. upnorthwpg

    upnorthwpg Road Train Member

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    False. They will not give you a definite answer.
     
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  4. Jazz1

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    Attitude keeps many out when they act like they have a right to enter our country. I see that at Pigeon River frequently or they show up drunk after a stop at border casino and get themselves a DUI at customs along with a ban from ever entering the country. Guy in front of me at customs snagged the charge. Its like some think this is a 3 rd rate country with a border patrolled by Dudley Dooright.
    Good Luck, I'm sure you are fine to enter


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  5. Jazz1

    Jazz1 Road Train Member

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    I've watched many episodes of this..People are stupid IMO. Asians are the worst offenders for trying to smuggle in meat, etc. and then try to feign ignorance of law while paying $1000's of dollars in fines
    No Dudley Do Right here

    Check 33 minutes. Vehicle stinks of a recent dube but all passengers and driver allowed in,, hey we’re the band:)
     
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  6. rank

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    It’s worth what you paid but I’ve crossed anywhere from 50 to 350 loads per year for the last 10+ years. If the Gunner isn’t comfortable with option 1 there is always the safer option 2.
     
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    I would hate to see him get up there and get turned around. I know he doesn't want that to happen. There will be no gold stars for that day's failure. Let us know how this turns out.
     
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  8. Gunner75

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    I think it's gonna be fine, my charge wad for underage possession when I was 20, legal drinking age in Canada is 18 to 19, so up there I wouldn't even get charged, plus it's almost a 20 year old charge, according to their website, after 10, they don't even care about it unless its a felony
     
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  9. ZVar

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    But Canada does see it as a felony. That's why it's such an issue.
    Are you going anytime soon? Or just trying to make sure for future reference? I ask as you might want to get a FAST card. That will definitely tell you, but it takes a few weeks (6 or more, not really too sure) to get so if you have the load scheduled already it might be too late.
     
  10. windsmith

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    Don't voluntarily disclose. Give them the answers they're looking for. Make sure you're legal under the Canadian HOS, and you've got your i's dotted and your t's crossed. Act like you're bored, and just want to get on with your day.

    Oh, and say 'sorry' a few times.
     
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  11. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    @ZVar underage POSSESSION of alcohol is NOT a felony in Canada, unless I was driving, or drinking while driving. I want in a car, I was walking, down an alley, the charge I got has nothing to do with a vehicle.... nothing

    And yes I'll be going across the border on Wednesday morning
     
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