Canada Empty through Canada question

[ChanceMaster]

I SHOULD know this procedure, but I don't. It would have been very advantageous to cut across Southern Ontario to pick up a load near Detroit the other day, I was sitting in Niagara Falls, NY when I accepted the load.

Does anyone know the correct procedure for driving empty through Canada ? I'm not sure that Customs would just view us as personal conveyance.

I'm assuming that there is a form and a procedure.

Thanks.

 

[Tennesseahawk]

You need to fill out an in-transit form. At least that's how it was when I last went thru.

http://www.questaweb.com/documents/Form-7512B.pdf

 

[OntarioVanMan]

I SHOULD know this procedure, but I don't. It would have been very advantageous to cut across Southern Ontario to pick up a load near Detroit the other day, I was sitting in Niagara Falls, NY when I accepted the load.

Does anyone know the correct procedure for driving empty through Canada ? I'm not sure that Customs would just view us as personal conveyance.

I'm assuming that there is a form and a procedure.

Thanks.

Just tell them you are empty ....

 

[layoutshooter]

Just tell them you are empty ....

Not that simple, paper work now required

 

[Tennesseahawk]

Just tell them you are empty ....

You can tell them you're empty if you're coming back from Canada. But if you go from Detroit to Buffalo, via Canada, you need a manifest.

 

[OntarioVanMan]

I claimed it personal usage...i guess cv's get more latitude on that...

 

[OntarioVanMan]

Reminds tho an officer can do or ask what he pleases... Once US officer asked for a manifest and told us to just write EMPTY across it. At the Champlain NY crossing.

 

[layoutshooter]

Reminds tho an officer can do or ask what he pleases... Once US officer asked for a manifest and told us to just write EMPTY across it. At the Champlain NY crossing.

Manifests are now required for both borders, empty or not.

 

[OntarioVanMan]

October went in and out under personal ... Visiting family but being a van I used car lanes ....

 

[layoutshooter]

October went in and out under personal ... Visiting family but being a van I used car lanes ....

Kinda hard for us to do that

 

[Lawrence]

If your in a straight truck/tractor - they may put a tag on the box and inspect it on your way out.

 

[Jenny]

I know when you come out of CA empty you fill out a the manifest using your last pro #, no stickers, since there is no load to be cleared, call the vru to set up border crossing.

I would assume it is probably similar, but maybe you use your current pro since thats why youre driving through? Just a guess though.

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[Treadmill]

I go to Canada quite often and never had to use a manifest when I go through Canada empty. The only time a manifest is required is when you have freight on truck.

 

[zorry]

I'd call dispatch to possibly get the correct answer.
Seems to me paperwork is required at all borders, loaded or empty.

 

[layoutshooter]

I'd call dispatch to possibly get the correct answer.
Seems to me paperwork is required at all borders, loaded or empty.

Has been for a while.

 

[zorry]

Joe should know.

 

[Treadmill]

Must be a carrier thing. Over the last year I must of gone to Canada and back at least 50 times with no manifest when empty and no problems. I even came from Buffalo a few times empty and no manifest and no questions asked and I drive for one of the more known companies. The only time that I use a manifest is when I am loaded with freight.

 

[runrunner]

You need to fill out an in-transit form. At least that's how it was when I last went thru.

http://www.questaweb.com/documents/Form-7512B.pdf

You used to have to time stamp it as well,there was a time clock at the crossing. I don't know if that still applies or not.

 

[zorry]

Treadmill, CV ?

 

[zorry]

And don't you have to be careful that your hos are up to Canadian standards ?