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{ "forumId": 24591, "postTypeId": 1, "postType": "Forum", "forumTitle": "TAKING A LOAD IN TO CANADA", "forumContent": "Can anyone give me tips and or info on what is needed at the border to take a hopper load in to Canada and then come back in to the US? TIA", "forumContentHtml": "Can anyone give me tips and or info on what is needed at the border to take a hopper load in to Canada and then come back in to the US? TIA", "thumbUrl": "", "dateAdded": "2014-04-29T14:43:28Z", "lastPost": "2014-04-29T14:43:28Z", "views": 2957, "likes": 1, "dislikes": 0, "messageCount": 10, "premiumOnly": 0, "isfeatured": 0, "showInDays": -100, "showDate": "", "forumLink": "", "youtubeVideoId": "", "approved": 1, "active": 1, "alias": "taking-a-load-in-to-canada", "forumUrl": "https://www.bulkloads.com/forum/taking-a-load-in-to-canada/", "userId": 5295, "firstName": "GARY", "lastName": "SWANSON", "companyName": "SWANSON FARM", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "HECTOR", "state": "AR", "userCommentCount": 2, "userLikes": 0, "replies": [ { "replyId": 24790, "content": "Call Bruce Bosch @ Bosch customs Brokerage. 360-988-0405", "contentHtml": "Call Bruce Bosch @ Bosch customs Brokerage. 360-988-0405", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2012-03-14", "dateAdded": "2014-04-29T15:58:30Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 6921, "firstName": "ROBERT", "lastName": "PETERSON", "companyName": "TRADEX COMMODITY GROUP", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "SASKATOON", "state": "SK", "userCommentCount": 4, "userLikes": 1, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24791, "content": "U r gonna need a passport and u got to use a broker to get in. If u cross in and out at Port Huron MI. It will cost u about $45 in tolls round trip. This must b ur first trip and after u go through all the BS associated with the load it will probably b ur last. Oh did I mention the the possibility of sitting in line at the bridge for an hour or 2 to get through customs and the speed limiter law up there and whatever u do DO NOT tell the Canadian custom guy (and that's being nice) that its ur first time as the can make ur life a living HELL good luck", "contentHtml": "U r gonna need a passport and u got to use a broker to get in. If u cross in and out at Port Huron MI. It will cost u about $45 in tolls round trip. This must b ur first trip and after u go through all the BS associated with the load it will probably b ur last. Oh did I mention the the possibility of sitting in line at the bridge for an hour or 2 to get through customs and the speed limiter law up there and whatever u do DO NOT tell the Canadian custom guy (and that's being nice) that its ur first time as the can make ur life a living HELL good luck ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-09-27", "dateAdded": "2014-04-30T04:42:08Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 1, "approved": 1, "userId": 12250, "firstName": "Richard", "lastName": "Launer", "companyName": "A&R TRUCK SERVICE,INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Edwardsville", "state": "IL", "userCommentCount": 58, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24792, "content": "Do not bring a gun into Canada no matter what kind of permit you have. Not even if it is not a gun, it it looks like a gun, they will either confiscateh it, or deny you entry. They will search your truck and inspect your load with dogs etc. and treat you likke a bad guy. I had a friend who used to put a checkered table cloth on his head before walking into the border crossing office and then pretend not to speak English or French, he claimed they would treat him like royalty and couldn't do enough for him (go figure).\n", "contentHtml": "Do not bring a gun into Canada no matter what kind of permit you have. Not even if it is not a gun, it it looks like a gun, they will either confiscateh it, or deny you entry. They will search your truck and inspect your load with dogs etc. and treat you likke a bad guy. I had a friend who used to put a checkered table cloth on his head before walking into the border crossing office and then pretend not to speak English or French, he claimed they would treat him like royalty and couldn't do enough for him (go figure). ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2011-08-11", "dateAdded": "2014-04-30T15:45:33Z", "likes": 1, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 5135, "firstName": "LYNN", "lastName": "KRAMER", "companyName": "KRAMER", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "BOISE", "state": "ID", "userCommentCount": 14, "userLikes": 3, "userDislikes": 1, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24793, "content": "I go in and out of Canada all of the time. Whoever you are pulling the load for should already have the shipment taken care of with their broker. You will need and ACE manifest for yourself and your equipment. They will probably ask you a few questions, and yes, if it is your first time into Canada they are likely to have you come inside while they do a background check on you (which only takes a few minutes). In my experience, the Canadian customs people are 100x more friendly and courtious than the US border people. Good luck\n", "contentHtml": "I go in and out of Canada all of the time. Whoever you are pulling the load for should already have the shipment taken care of with their broker. You will need and ACE manifest for yourself and your equipment. They will probably ask you a few questions, and yes, if it is your first time into Canada they are likely to have you come inside while they do a background check on you (which only takes a few minutes). In my experience, the Canadian customs people are 100x more friendly and courtious than the US border people. Good luck ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-06-06", "dateAdded": "2014-04-30T16:34:11Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 1753, "firstName": "Jeff", "lastName": "Audy", "companyName": "SOUTH MOUNTAIN TRANSPORT", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "New Haven", "state": "VT", "userCommentCount": 2, "userLikes": 2, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24794, "content": "What is an ACE manifest for yourself and equipment? Pardon my ignorance, im trying to learn the ropes of this.", "contentHtml": "What is an ACE manifest for yourself and equipment? Pardon my ignorance, im trying to learn the ropes of this.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-11-11", "dateAdded": "2014-04-30T20:35:03Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 3069, "firstName": "CARL", "lastName": "JOHNSON", "companyName": "CJ TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "WATKINS", "state": "IA", "userCommentCount": 88, "userLikes": 18, "userDislikes": 1, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24795, "content": "If you cross in Windsor it will cost you closer to $100.00 for a round trip. Yes you will have to have a passport and ACE manifest (e-manifest). You will probably need Canadian authority so you can get a SCAC # and that will allow you to get PAPS stickers or PARS stickers depending on if your hauling in or out. Depending on how far into Canada you are going probably wouldn't hurt to add that jurisdiction to your cab card. At the border act friendly and be prepared to answer there questions (which vary) and at the border when you to pull up to the customs booth you have to turn your truck off and whatever you do don't set your trailer brakes (really makes them mad). And the US customs is usually more of a pain and a longer line than Canadian customs. It's really not bad if your patient and have all your paperwork in order.", "contentHtml": "If you cross in Windsor it will cost you closer to $100.00 for a round trip. Yes you will have to have a passport and ACE manifest (e-manifest). You will probably need Canadian authority so you can get a SCAC # and that will allow you to get PAPS stickers or PARS stickers depending on if your hauling in or out. Depending on how far into Canada you are going probably wouldn't hurt to add that jurisdiction to your cab card. At the border act friendly and be prepared to answer there questions (which vary) and at the border when you to pull up to the customs booth you have to turn your truck off and whatever you do don't set your trailer brakes (really makes them mad). And the US customs is usually more of a pain and a longer line than Canadian customs. It's really not bad if your patient and have all your paperwork in order. ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-12-02", "dateAdded": "2014-05-01T04:01:42Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 3247, "firstName": "MARK", "lastName": "HARWELL", "companyName": "MARK HARWELL TRUCKING LLC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "COLDWATER", "state": "MI", "userCommentCount": 4, "userLikes": 3, "userDislikes": 10, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24796, "content": "Oh yea I forgot about the brake issue as I didn't know it the first time I went in and that custom guy was pissed when i set the tractor brakes and sent me to x-ray with a load of Haz-mat dirt sat in that line for 2 hours then I had to go c the broker because he said their was something wrong with my paperwork I learned that lesson the hard way LOL I'm so glad I don't have to cross that bridge anymore", "contentHtml": "Oh yea I forgot about the brake issue as I didn't know it the first time I went in and that custom guy was pissed when i set the tractor brakes and sent me to x-ray with a load of Haz-mat dirt sat in that line for 2 hours then I had to go c the broker because he said their was something wrong with my paperwork I learned that lesson the hard way LOL I'm so glad I don't have to cross that bridge anymore", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2013-09-27", "dateAdded": "2014-05-01T04:22:47Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 12250, "firstName": "Richard", "lastName": "Launer", "companyName": "A&R TRUCK SERVICE,INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Edwardsville", "state": "IL", "userCommentCount": 58, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24797, "content": "Well first of all you need pass port or fast card for commercial side,it cost you about 86 dollar an both canadian/us custom will interview you,you have to put in the applivcation for fast card. Then when they done you will have to make appointment for an interview,both custom will do this.You will recieve a letter say yes or no for your\n fast card.\n But get pass port first while your waiting for the fast card to come,custom will ask you for fast card,you just say your waiting for your letter,there pretty good about it.\n Border crossing,are all different,in the east it alway busy in detroit,sarnia not bad,In the way there no toll so no problem.\n O ya forgot you need to get a border transponder for the truck,,there fee for getting transponder.\n All in all it very easy to get into canada an states,as long as follow one rule,be honnest,if they say you ever been arrested for anything,if you say no have you have\n well there know about it,be honnest an youyr have no problem,if you have gun,you say yes,they ask you to come inside,make sure clip an nothing in chamber,there put your gun in a locker until you get back to border an just get your gun back,\n Last of all,don't be afraid to say first time crossing you won't get screw up,I cross border twice a week an never have problem,,but there is two rule one for canada\n an usa,that is\n Us has ace eletronic crossing,get your self set up with company that does e manifast I use green eye manifast there good poeple,there inform you thast your load is good too go.\n Canada uses Pars, but if you can find consulton that does ace (paps) an pars then there get you set up,\n my consulton is simtax they did all work for me\n", "contentHtml": " Well first of all you need pass port or fast card for commercial side,it cost you about 86 dollar an both canadian/us custom will interview you,you have to put in the applivcation for fast card. Then when they done you will have to make appointment for an interview,both custom will do this.You will recieve a letter say yes or no for your \r\nfast card. \r\n But get pass port first while your waiting for the fast card to come,custom will ask you for fast card,you just say your waiting for your letter,there pretty good about it. \r\n Border crossing,are all different,in the east it alway busy in detroit,sarnia not bad,In the way there no toll so no problem. \r\n O ya forgot you need to get a border transponder for the truck,,there fee for getting transponder. \r\n All in all it very easy to get into canada an states,as long as follow one rule,be honnest,if they say you ever been arrested for anything,if you say no have you have \r\nwell there know about it,be honnest an youyr have no problem,if you have gun,you say yes,they ask you to come inside,make sure clip an nothing in chamber,there put your gun in a locker until you get back to border an just get your gun back, \r\n Last of all,don't be afraid to say first time crossing you won't get screw up,I cross border twice a week an never have problem,,but there is two rule one for canada \r\nan usa,that is \r\n Us has ace eletronic crossing,get your self set up with company that does e manifast I use green eye manifast there good poeple,there inform you thast your load is good too go. \r\n Canada uses Pars, but if you can find consulton that does ace (paps) an pars then there get you set up, \r\n my consulton is simtax they did all work for me ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2014-02-14", "dateAdded": "2014-05-05T03:52:10Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 13700, "firstName": "RICK", "lastName": "KABAN", "companyName": "KABAN-RICK TRUCKING INC.", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "WARREN", "state": "MB", "userCommentCount": 2, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 24798, "content": "Thanks for all your replies. The loads don't pay enough for all the BS you have to go through. Thanks, Guys! I'll stay in the states.", "contentHtml": "Thanks for all your replies. The loads don't pay enough for all the BS you have to go through. Thanks, Guys! I'll stay in the states.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2011-09-03", "dateAdded": "2014-05-06T01:09:59Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 5295, "firstName": "GARY", "lastName": "SWANSON", "companyName": "SWANSON FARM", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "HECTOR", "state": "AR", "userCommentCount": 2, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 } ], "userDislikes": 0, "signUpDate": "2011-09-03", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0, "iSubscribe": 0 }

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Posted on Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 10:43 AM CST in HECTOR, AR