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U.S. – Canadian Commercial Motor Vehicle Cross-Border Operations

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This information is intended to facilitate cross-border operations for U.S. carriers seeking to do business in Canada, and Canadian carriers seeking to do business in the U.S. This site provides a one-stop resource of quick links for both U.S. and Canadian carriers regarding U.S. and Canadian commercial motor vehicle (CMV) regulations; key regulatory variances drivers and carriers need to know before traveling between the U.S. and Canada; and how to prepare for effective cross-border operations from a regulatory perspective.

The site provides information organized by:

  • Geographic Area – Click on a State or Province to find information that pertains specifically to CMV operations for such items as general motor carrier information, licensing, oversize/overweight permitting, International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) requirements, etc.

  • Topic – Select a topic from a drop down box to find available information within that topic for all States and Provinces.

  • FMCSA Requirements – Contains links to FMCSA rules and regulations, forms, licensing and insurance requirements, hours of service, and other information pertaining to U.S. Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle rules and requirements.

  • Canadian Federal Requirements – Contains links to information about the FAST Program, Transport Canada, and other information pertaining to Canadian Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle rules and requirements.

  • Other Useful Sites – Contains links to related commercial motor vehicle information, such as the FAST Program, E-ZPass, and border crossing rules and regulations.

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