Anyone have experience bringing a Toter/stacker (73' length) into Canada from the US without a CDL?
Wondering if we're going to have problems entering for our event coming up in late August.
Thanks,
Keith
Anyone have experience bringing a Toter/stacker (73' length) into Canada from the US without a CDL?
Wondering if we're going to have problems entering for our event coming up in late August.
Thanks,
Keith
I could be way wrong, but I believe that as long as the rig is NOT commercial, a regular license is all that is needed.
Try contacting the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta.
1-844-880-6519
https://www.international.gc.ca/coun...837.1721146436
Or contact the Ontario government directly. Service Ontario handles things like licensing. Contact info by phone or email: https://www.ontario.ca/feedback/cont...7476&nid=53662
John Nesbitt
ex-Swift DB-1
I don't disagree with the above, but it you DO have a 'big rig', I suggest that you make sure you get the class E (at least in GA) add-on for large vehicle status > 26,000 #. It's not absolutely REQUIRED AFAIK, but might go a long way if you have an incident and are challenged in court. It's basically, the WRITTEN part of a CDL - mostly concerned with air brakes and weight/height restrictions.. like bridges and underpasses. I got mine over 30 years ago.. haven't had to 'use it' so far, but I feel ..'safer' for knowing what was on the test .. and have used that info quite a number of times.
Steve, FV80
Steve, FV80
Racing since '73 - FV since '77
Found this on one site ( https://roadlesstraveledfinance.com/...-cdl-truckers/ )
"As a general matter, if your total weight is less than 10,000 pounds, many of these regulations won’t apply to you. Exceeding that weight is a key threshold for being defined as a commercial motor vehicle under FMCSA regs. "
If that is correct,I'd bet that Canada has the same requirement.
Don't know about licensing.
If you are driving what amounts to a 'big rig' - do not use the automobile intended GPS unit. Invest in the higher priced one for commercial vehicles - that will be paying attention to the various height and weight restrictions that can be traps if you only have the standard automobile GPS unit.
If it has air brakes then in Ontario you are required to have an air brake endorsement on your license. Does not matter if it is for recreation or Commercial.
Here is a quick rundown of license requirements.
https://www.thehitchhouse.com/drivin...%20Endorsement.
Our Class A in Ontario would be, I believe, the equivalent of your CDL.
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