Steve's link is a good one.

The thing to remember about getting a truck into Canada is that all the provinces have different DOT (in Ontario it's the MTO) rules. I only really kwow about Ontario.

-Truck wheelbase max is 244".
-Max overall length of truck and trailer including overhang is (going from memory here) 75'.
-no bridge law....more axles = more allowabe weight.
-HOS are 13 driving, 14 on duty, min 10 hours off per day (8 of which must be consecutive).
-Must have ON on your cab card otherwise you need a trip permit (that's standard stuff).

There are the customs laws also, but that is covered in Steve's link.

I'm local with Authority now. IRP for NY,NJ,PA,CT,MA,ME,OH,MD,DE. :D
The majority of my work is in Steves favorite spots, NY,& NJ.

WHY DID YOU LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG???

Those 2 letter abbreviations are all 4 letter words to me!!!

I am a newbie and have been wondering about regional work for some time now.

After reading through various posts of how some people dislike the OTR life and would like to be home more, and then of how many of you say that "shorter loads pay better", and the fact that 48 state insurance costs more, I wondered why more people don't do regional. I'm assuming its difficult to line up good paying trips in one area consistently and areas such as florida that has good freight in, but not out would be problematic.

I have started considering putting a company together that does only local, intrastate shipments. I live in cali so I'm not sure if thats possible or not, as at this point I have no idea how much freight is here to move. Plus I'd need at least a couple years expereince before I'd even think of attempt this.

Kevo

I've been crossing Ontario for the last 8 years and my truck is 270",I did get a ticket for pulling a 53' trailer because I was over 250",but pulling 48' never a problem.

If I was single with no children I would hit the road in a heartbeat. I would probably only come home a couple times a year.

I see long trucks up here all the time but I never know if they have a permit or not. I know a guy with a 379 that permits his. I don't think the local DOT are too sticky about that rule but it's there nontheless.

What do you mean you were over 250"?

loadit,you have a P.M. from 1955. :lol: Check your inbox,willy a?

can't be over 250" pulling a 53' trailer. $375cdn fine