Hauling to Canada

make sure you have no criminal record.... make sure your paperwork is sent to the customs broker early, and get a number so you can call the broker and make sure the entry is set up. No charge for getting into canada, but if you don't have a u.s. customs transponder, you will have to pay 12.00 u.s. to get back into your country. Keep fresh fruit to apples with the stickers on it.

 

Got your Passport?

 

Several ports have toll bridges each way . $12 ? I've been paying $10.75 at Port Huron.

 

A regular passport is all you need and all you could probably get anyway, I'm assuming you are not a diplomat or a State Department employee.

 

Only the provinces of Ontario and Quebec require having the truck governed.

 

I've been to Canada many times before you needed a passport.It can be relatively a breeze depending on which Customs you enter.You go thru Detroit,that can be real long.Make sure your company helps you with everything.You can pay a huge fine if everything is not perfect.

 

If you are going to be coming regularly, consider investing in a FAST card. Provided you meet the requirements, it's far and away the best option. 50.00, you are pre-cleared by both countries. Minimal questions, minimal searches. You are a secured traveller. As long as you have a clear record, you should be able to get it. Once approved, you will go to a border crossing for an interview, document verification and fingerprints taken. Your card will be mailed to you a week later.

No tolls in the west here, so not sure on the costs of that, but it is 10.75 if you don't have a customs transponder.

check the website for CBSA and U.S. CBP for the rules on what fruits and veggies and meats are allowed in both countries.