Bobtail across the US (Detroit to Seattle)

Once you get into MN, stop at the Amish Market T/s exit 233 i believe it is for st .Charles Mn. (rte 74) go south a 1/4 mi on yur right. the resturant is in the basement and is some good eatin.

 

PM sent, directions and stops
avoid 94 through North Dakota

 

What about IFTA ? Whether it's required or not IFTA stickers are the first think DOT at scales and making random roadside inspections look for . If you don't have a sticker be prepared to be stopped .
Do you have proof of insurance that covers you in the U.S.?

 

I don't understand your question. The vehicle in question would be private, not for hire.

IFTA isn't required.

Driving a Class 8 truck as a private vehicle is no big deal, I did it when I purchased my truck in Iowa and drove it back to Alberta.

 

You may want to ask if a carnet is required. Under normal circumstances (registered and insured to you in your home province it would be a non-issue), but it would satisfy the U.S. CBP that your intent is not to illegally import a commercial vehicle and/or put it to work in the U.S. Existing documentation showing Canadian origin should satisfy CBSA on your re-entry.

I would call the actual ports where you are crossing, ask them what they want and get names. Sometimes field guys do vary slightly from official protocol, but in my experience it is usually for the purposes of expediency rather than making it more difficult.

 

youll need some snow chains .i think its a fine in the west if you dont have them

 

I'm not sure if this was mentioned but don't forget your passport, otherwise you might be spending the winter there.