What are the downsides from running into Canada....and what are the pro's.

I know compensation will differ from company to company but is their a premium paid for taking a load across the northern border? What issues are there driving a rig in Canada? Thanks

 

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...vers/255450-runs-to-canada-pros-and-cons.html

 

Tinytim I have read where drivers hate running to canada and have read where some like it. I am wondering why american drivers hate crossing the border..is it because of the mph restrictions or other Canadian laws that make the job tougher..it is not at all a slam on our neighbor to the north. I am editing this post I didnt notice your post was a link...thanks that answered my question.

 

http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/swift/248996-canada.html
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...59-crossing-into-and-operating-in-canada.html
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...ions-from-new-drivers/220789-canada-runs.html
http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...uckers-advice/214366-first-run-to-canada.html

 

Canada is just an extension of the US, sure there is a border to cross but there is nothing difficult. It may take an hour or two to cross, most times much faster than that. Drivers spend more time BS'ing in truck stops or loading/unloading at the grocery warehouses. The eastern side can be a bugger with the Frenchies speaking marshian and the road signs in latin but its all part of it. The staff at the truck stops and in the stores are much friendlier and appreciate truckers and what we do a lot more than down here in the US.