Canada CDL?

[kr]

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

[R. Pare]

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.

[Lynn]

Try contacting the Consulate General of Canada in Atlanta.

1-844-880-6519

https://www.international.gc.ca/coun...837.1721146436

[John Nesbitt]

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

[Steve Davis]

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

[R. Pare]

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.

[mmi16]

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

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.

[David Clubine]

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.