ok i have got my own authority and have had it for about 3 months now.

i have looked into getting the authority to get into canada but i have come up empty handed. i am not very computer handy so maybe i ma doing something wrong or am looking into the the wrong places.

any one give me some info on how to get the authority to run canada would be appreciated.

 

I don't recall the web address but you can access it by doing a search for "motor carrier authority in Canada."

 

thanks GMAN i will look into that and see what i can find.

 

Just remember that DOT in Canada is called MTO (ministry of transportation) Call these guys - this is a branch of Ontario MTO that issues authorities for Ontario. They can help you find the right person or branch. I called them a while ago when I was looking into getting Ontario authority (I'm Canadian).

Carrier Sanctions & Investigations Office
301 St. Paul Street, 3rd Floor
St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7R4
Phone: 416-246-7166 or 1-800-387-7736 (in Ontario)

 

just get a hold of a company that I use called 730 permitservices.com...they do all the leg work for you to get what you need....1-519-537-8658
Lee

 

hey thanks guys i appreciate all the information i will definitly look into it just kind of busy right now and havent had much down time. once again thanks

 

You need your cab card updated with all the Canadian Provinces you plan to visit. Just get all of them. It cost me $13.00 to add every one.

You need an SCAC code from the U.S.

You need a Canadian Carrier Code from Canada.

You need to make sure your insurance covers you in Canada.

You can't have a criminal record at all.

You need PAPS and PARS stickers.


This is a web page you can get your SCAC, PAPS and PARS.
http://www.nmfta.org/Pages/welcome.aspx


This is the Canadian web page that will give you information about going across the border. This is also the site where you get your Canadian Carrier Code.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/

 

I use them too.