We are considering putting Canada on the map, but are uncertain as to required documents. We will be doing legal loads only so we will not need info on that point. But any help on getting the docs in order & other steps we should take would be highly appreciated. Thank you.
Canada - What do I need?
Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by MHC, Oct 13, 2015.
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I used to truck with my brother & remember talking about Canada.
Your gonna need:
1. CDL/Driving record/Insurance/Medical Papers. & DOT Inspections or other Maintenance & other Spenetures for the Truck. <------Don't Know if Canada is a different policy being different country. (Look into that maybe:
2. All Your Papers. Whole 9 Yards. Need your DOT, CDL, Insurance, Medical as well as Brokers.
3. A Passport, for leaving, then entering back into the Country/Customs.
4. Make sure you are paid up on IPASS.***Key*** So you lose no moneys on Tolls.
I'd also make sure you got plenty of Chains, Tarps, Boards & Bungees as well as Tools & First Aid. Fire Extinguishers/Water Fuses & Flares Etc. And maybe a box of 194 bulbs. LOL!
Oh Yeah! At least a couple of Debit Cards & Your Gas Cards.
Hope this helps.
DrewLast edited: Oct 13, 2015
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Winter clothing
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Tim Hortons gift cards.
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I would say talk to a customs broker
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$10.25 so you can come back into the USA
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LaBlatz and you ever watched the documentary "Stange Brew" you should bring donuts, including jelly filled ones.
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As for the rest: Horse Hockey! Well really it depends where you are going. Anywhere in between Quebec City and Windsor is like travelling on a US Interstate. If you are going further into the boonies, prepare accordingly. (Then again, I had most of that stuff crammed into my truck....)
The one thing that I'd definitely get is a winter survival kit (i.e. put together some blankets, hats, and really warm clothes in case you have to spend the night in a ditch.) I also carried water for a week (5 Gal canteen).
P.S. You also need to realize that Quebec is mainly French, and so are all the signs.
P.P.S. Apologies if this is basic info, but I've run into soooo many U.S. Tourists who arrive on a sweltering summer day with their skis.CanadianVaquero and 77fib77 Thank this.
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