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A 26 year old D.U.I.

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Littlepandk, Jun 1, 2013.

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  1. Jun 1, 2013 #1
    Littlepandk

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    I am thinking about getting into the truck driving business. It's something I have always wanted to do but I am curious about one thing. I had a D.U.I. charge in Canada in 1987. Getting a pardon in Canada will not be a problem, all it will cost me is a little time and money. What is a concern is entering the U.S, as a long haul trucker. Would I have problems entering and exiting the U.S. as a long haul trucker? Thanks in advance!!
     
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  3. Jun 1, 2013 #2
    AZS

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    Think the farthest I've heard companies go back is 10 years however there probably are exceptions out there.

    EDIT - you meant border crossings sorry, good question though not as strict as Canada I would imagine.
     
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    ryan7892

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    If you have only had one ever and the last one was 26 years ago I wouldn't be to concerned. But as crazy as it is getting you never know. The CDL laws were different back then anyway. Good luck.
     
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    cuzzin it

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    Check with Canadian Consulate. They could tell you if it will be a problem crossing over or back
     
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    AXE

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    Had one in 1984....not able to cross into Canada.
     
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  8. Jun 1, 2013 #6
    Littlepandk

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    What I understand is Americans trying to get into Canada is much harder than Canadians getting into the U.S. American border guards apply a thing called "Moral Terpitude" A D.U.I., according to American Bordrer Guards doesn't qualify as M.T. Canadian Border Guards are much more strict. Don't know why.
     
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    AXE

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    Canada considers DUI/DWI a felony.
     
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  10. Jun 2, 2013 #8
    snowwy

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    yep, i can't get into canada either.

    don't know about coming into america. or a canadian going back in.

    you don't wanna come to america anyways. our HOS isn't as long as canada's
     
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    Ghost Ryder

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    Should be that way in the States, IMO.
     
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    Hubby has 1 14 yrs ago cant drive in canada
     
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