canadian runs?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Nemo90, Jun 16, 2013.

  1. Nemo90

    Nemo90 Bobtail Member

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    I've been driving for Schneider for about 8-9 months, but the truth is I'm not making nearly enough money. I was sitting thinking what I could do to make extra money and I thought about getting a passport to make myself available for Canada runs. I'm sure it varies
    I guess my question is, is it worth it? If I get it, am I gonna get long Canada loads from texas, or does it only open up short runs from Wisconsin to into Canada

    I'm really having a hard time trying to explain, but if anybody understood that, I'd appreciate some feedback.
     
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  3. double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    Can't speak for schneider, but anything you can do to make yourself available to extra loads can only help. With my company I get some Canadian loads that deliver in michigan and others in Texas & California...
     
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  4. perufb

    perufb Light Load Member

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    I'd say its worth it. I see quite a few Schneider trucks crossing where I live. When I drove OTR I used to see them loading candles out of Cowansville and going to P&G in Sturtevant WI, which has got to be close to a 1000 mile run.
     
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  5. Saddletramp1200

    Saddletramp1200 Road Train Member

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    Canada is a great place to visit. Good roads, great people. I don't recommend anything, anymore. Will say this. If you have anything they may think is a weapon, have it in your side box. It's a very large problem with them. I keep mine in a bus locker on this side of the border.
     
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  6. CDL1968

    CDL1968 Medium Load Member

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    I love doing Canadian runs, the roads are good and the shippers/receives are always nice. If you call 3 hours ahead of time you normally have very little to no delay at the border.

    I would get the passport.
     
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  7. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    A passport card is acceptable and less expensive than a passport .
     
  8. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    Canadian Runs.

    That is what you get from poorly refrigerated eggs and undercooked Canadian bacon!

    Mikeeeee
     
  9. Saddletramp1200

    Saddletramp1200 Road Train Member

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    All I ever get is "Welcome to Canada" Your Permits are Good. Enjoy.
     
  10. david123abc

    david123abc Heavy Load Member

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    Definitely get the passport. I go to Canada every chance I get. Canada is a huge country, so even if you start in Wisconsin, you could very easily end up with a 1,000 mile load.

    The weapons thing is true, though mostly it seems they are concerned about firearms. Their gun laws are quite a bit different than ours and you can end up in a lot of trouble trying to bring in a gun without going through the proper channels.
     
  11. NewNashGuy

    NewNashGuy Road Train Member

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    I go to canada a lot and they have too many rules. Every weigh station is open 24/7 and once I had to take a load out of Canada and that took forever waiting in a room while armed guards check you out. Plus every warehouse out there is old and tight like new york. Once there was a problem with my Pars code and security thought I snuck in the country somehow until it got cleared up.
     
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