Travel INTO Canada

I'm looking at taking some freight on recurring runs up into Canada and returning empty.

I am starting to read up on the permits required (like Ontario's CVOR) and restrictions.
My rig has a 266" WB but it is older than a 2003, so the WB is grandfathered in - at least for now.
I already had my passport, TWIC as well as my FAST cards, so I think I'm good there.

But, I am looking for someone on here that has (or still does) run into Canada that can help point me in the right direction.
Even a recommendation to a permit company that "does it all" would be fine too.

The few permit companies I called either gave me whishy-washy answers or were juggling 2-3 calls at the same time as mine.
OOIDA wasn't much help, which was actually surprising to me.

 

Well...I dont think they dont seem to do permits?? - I dont need a broker per se, but i need someone to help me with the paperwork and permits.

 

You bet!

So far, here is what I have learned...costs may vary based on doing it yourself vs a permit company:

-Ontario requires:
IRP/IFTA
CVOR: $250/yr - takes 15 days to process

-Quebec requires the following:
IRP/IFTA
Safety permit form
NI # (no idea what that is)
Power of Atty from someone with a Quebec mailing address

-SASKATCHEWAN
Nothing required beyond IRP/IFTA

So far, doing the math...to get setup for Ontario and Quebec is close to $1k out of pocket.
Naturally that can be made up on the many loads up to there. Just expect to come back deadhead.
There is virtually #### coming back out of there...
But at the high rates, you can easily afford to do that.

Oh...then there is a PARS (pre-arrival-review system) and PAPS (Pre-arrival Processing System). One is for import to CA and one is if your hauling export.
Many guys wont or cant deal with these regulations...but I think its worth some investigation.

We also seem to need a 4 digit Canada code:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/carrier-transporteur/codes-eng.html

 

I believe so. I have an SCAC number already though...