Driving in Canada
#1
09-21-2008, 01:12 AM
Driving in Canada
I have some questions concerning if you have to go into Canada.
1. How far into Canada might a company driver have to go? 2. What are some things that you might have to be careful about while driving in Canada that you might not have to be concerned with while driving in the United States? 3. Are there major differences between the Canadian driving regulations and our regulations? 4. Are Canadian street signs much different then ours? 5. If you break down in Canada what is the procedure for getting help? 6. What if you get a ticket in Canada? How do you handle that? 7. I think I read somewhere that fewer companys are going into Canada then there used to be. Is this true? 8. Is this too many questions for one thread? Thanks to anyone who replies. 
#2
09-21-2008, 01:16 AM
Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by Mike521
8. Is this too many questions for one thread?
Thanks to anyone who replies. Can't help with the rest. Sorry.
#3
09-21-2008, 01:43 AM
Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by Mike521
I have some questions concerning if you have to go into Canada.
1. How far into Canada might a company driver have to go? Wherever the load takes you; read, anywhere in Canada you can drive. 2. What are some things that you might have to be careful about while driving in Canada that you might not have to be concerned with while driving in the United States? Use the little numbers on the inside of your speedo, not the big ones around the outside. If the posted speed limit up there is 100, that's km/hr, *not* miles per hour: 100 up there is 62 mph. Other than that not much 3. Are there major differences between the Canadian driving regulations and our regulations? Not really. They do have a wheelbase restriction, though. They'll let you know when you enter I'm sure. If your operation is compliant here you have little concern in Canada. 4. Are Canadian street signs much different then ours? In Quebec, most signage is in French. Out west, English. 5. If you break down in Canada what is the procedure for getting help? Call your dispatcher and ask them what to do when it happens. O/O's do what you do here...call a wrecker and pay the man. 6. What if you get a ticket in Canada? How do you handle that? The officer will tell you what you need to do when it's issued. 7. I think I read somewhere that fewer companys are going into Canada then there used to be. Is this true? Depends. 8. Is this too many questions for one thread? No. Gave me something to do. It's been 7 years since I went to Canada, I don't think much has changed except the passport requirement. Remember, verify any info you get on the internet because it's worth about as much as you're paying for it! Look for "allan5oh" and "rank", they're both Canadian and can give you more info than I can. There are others, them two are the only ones I can think of right off...oh yeah, and "wildkat", too. Thanks to anyone who replies.
#4
09-21-2008, 01:50 AM
If you do go to Canada, try to get as little Canadian money as possible. Most places will take American money, but will give you Canadian change.
#5
09-21-2008, 02:10 AM
I would advise you to get a check card if you don't already have one. That just makes it easier than handling two different currencies
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#6
09-21-2008, 02:18 AM
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
If you do go to Canada, try to get as little Canadian money as possible. Most places will take American money, but will give you Canadian change.
#7
09-21-2008, 04:02 AM
Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by HWD
Originally Posted by Mike521
I have some questions concerning if you have to go into Canada.
1. How far into Canada might a company driver have to go? Wherever the load takes you; read, anywhere in Canada you can drive.
2. What are some things that you might have to be careful about while driving in Canada that you might not have to be concerned with while driving in the United States?
Use the little numbers on the inside of your speedo, not the big ones around the outside. If the posted speed limit up there is 100, that's km/hr, *not* miles per hour: 100 up there is 62 mph. Other than that not much
3. Are there major differences between the Canadian driving regulations and our regulations?
Not really. They do have a wheelbase restriction, though. They'll let you know when you enter I'm sure. If your operation is compliant here you have little concern in Canada.
4. Are Canadian street signs much different then ours?
In Quebec, most signage is in French. Out west, English.
5. If you break down in Canada what is the procedure for getting help?
Call your dispatcher and ask them what to do when it happens. O/O's do what you do here...call a wrecker and pay the man. 6. What if you get a ticket in Canada? How do you handle that? The officer will tell you what you need to do when it's issued. 7. I think I read somewhere that fewer companys are going into Canada then there used to be. Is this true? Depends. 8. Is this too many questions for one thread? No. Gave me something to do. It's been 7 years since I went to Canada, I don't think much has changed except the passport requirement. Remember, verify any info you get on the internet because it's worth about as much as you're paying for it! Look for "allan5oh" and "rank", they're both Canadian and can give you more info than I can. There are others, them two are the only ones I can think of right off...oh yeah, and "wildkat", too. Thanks to anyone who replies.
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#8
09-21-2008, 04:16 AM
Originally Posted by Syncrosonix
Originally Posted by Rev.Vassago
If you do go to Canada, try to get as little Canadian money as possible. Most places will take American money, but will give you Canadian change.
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#9
09-21-2008, 11:10 AM
My experience is the wheelbase restriction is mainly enforced out west. Ontario and Quebec don't fuss much over that. If they are going to measure you, it will be at the border. In that case, you are boned. What is the maximum tractor wheelbase again? 246" ? I guess they only want Local drivers...:lol: But oh well...I cross with a 270" Pete all the time. I won't fuel in Canada. I just stop for a meal where ever I know there are cute French Canadian waitresses. They could serve me soggy toast, but then...I am a weak man.
Quebec will have a lot of road signs in French. But the French Canadian girls there make the hassle worth while. At least in my opinion. Their accent just makes everything seem better.  ops: If you get pulled over by a cop in Quebec, just learn this phrase. Vous les flics français/Canadiens êtes un bouquet de dickheads. Donnez-moi juste le ticket friggin et embrassez mon âne américain. Make sure your company has insurance in which ever Province you are going to cross. Come to think of it...I always seem to be looking for Celine Dion, Shania Twain, or Avril Lavine when I am in Ontario or Quebec. I think if I ever spot one of those babes, I may be arrested for peeling them out of their cloths with my teeth. I'm not certain if that is acceptable conduct in Canada or not.
#10
09-21-2008, 01:30 PM
AsI'm told ,10-1 spreads arn't allowed east of Ontario, they claim it's hard on the roads, I think it's a local thing
U.S. currency will be accepted almost any were and the change will at most places be in Canadian and at par, Unless our dollar rises above yours again then they 'll figure out the exchange rate. In the Toronto area DON'T use the 407 unless you have a transponder, it's a toll road and is very expensive but it will get you most of the way accross the gta rather quickly during rush hour,If you can ,stay away from that area between 6:30 - 900 am and 3:00- 7:00 pm, traffic can be horrible that time of day. Not a lot of difference in the HOS, do what I do ,stick with the American rules and you'll be fine. Make sure you have your pass port , not sure if you actually need it to get into Canada but you will need it to get back into the U.S. |
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