Trucking In Canada

The company we plan on going with runs to Canada, assuming everything goes well how long would it be before they would let me go up there? It pays more to run up there and so I would like to go as soon as possible

The company we plan on going with runs to Canada, assuming everything goes well how long would it be before they would let me go up there? It pays more to run up there and so I would like to go as soon as possible

Not quite sure what you're asking here. I would assume that as long as you have your passport and are capable of entering Canada, they would let you go as soon as a load becomes available. Or are you talking about the government letting you go? There's really not like a "waiting period" or anything, again it's just get your passport and go.

This sounds more like a question to ask the actual company. Not sure how much we can help you without some more info or clarification.

Does Roehl and Schneider have runs across the border? The fact that I'm Canadian, have a US green card and Canadian passport, speak French....I think I'd be useful to a company line that....

I guess what I mean is after I get out of the trainer truck will the company send a rookie off to Canada in his first year? I hope that makes more sense.

Unless the company has a specific policy in place, my assumption would be that they will send you at anytime as soon as it's convenient and a load is needing to be moved. For me, I think it was maybe 2 or 3 months before I got my first load up there, and I've gone about once every couple of months since then. In fact, I'm on my way up there on this current trip, crossing in ND and heading up to Edmonton and then back down to Lethbridge. So I would check with them, but if they specifically asked you to have a passport for the job, I think they want you to be able to put it to use.

RV, you'd definitely be useful! Not sure about those companies, but I'm sure there are quite a few that make Canadian runs.

Hey guys and gals, one thing to keep in mind when crossing the northern border is that they have different rules for both the HOS , and flat-bed securement. Just something to keep in mind. There will be times if you aren't careful that you will cross the border and immediately be in violation of their rules because you did not plan ahead so that your clock will be legal once you get over the border.

If you are going to be crossing the border, it is best to prepare yourself ahead of time and know both countries rules for the HOS.

Hey guys and gals, one thing to keep in mind when crossing the northern border is that they have different rules for both the HOS , and flat-bed securement. Just something to keep in mind. There will be times if you aren't careful that you will cross the border and immediately be in violation of their rules because you did not plan ahead so that your clock will be legal once you get over the border.

If you are going to be crossing the border, it is best to prepare yourself ahead of time and know both countries rules for the HOS.

Hey OS, do you know what's different about flatbed securement? I'm headed up there tomorrow night and I don't wanna get caught with my pants down. This is the first I've heard of any differences along those lines...

Persian, I don't know the details. I just remember when I started at Western they went over some of it with us. I think you could find it with some Google searches.

SamTon- missed your call, I'll call you after I get rid of this load.

I do know the HOS rules are listed in the Rand McNally atlas. Not sure about securement though. Like was said, Google will probably be your best bet.

Oh and to answer your question, if you have your passport you can go even with a trainer and soon as your on your own. I've heard some guys getting loads from Laredo to Canada. That's a hefty paycheck. Hope to get my passport soon.