How Do I Prepare My Driver To Cross Into Canada Commercially And What Documents Do They Need (DIY Customs Consulting)
| This article is part of the Customs Compliance Guide |
Commercial truck drivers operating in the U.S. will have to provide proper identification in order to cross into Canada with a commercial load.
Travel documents needed by the driver are:
- Proof of Citizenship (Passport, Passport Card, Citizenship Card)
- Valid Drivers License (Issued in a U.S. state)
- U.S. Permanent Resident VISA
- Native American ID (INAC)
- Nexus Card
- FAST Card
For permanent residents of the U.S. and citizens of a foreign country, you are required to show the passport of citizenship in addition to a permanent resident card. For additional information on required documentation when crossing into Canada, click here.
In addition to the drivers identification, the driver may be require to provide additional paperwork when crossing into Canada.
For example, if the driver will be taking a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) shipment, or a Customs Self Assessment (CSA) shipment into Canada, they will be required to be registered in the FAST program as an approved FAST driver, and as such, provide a valid FAST card at the time of arrival.
The driver will also be required to provide a required ACI eManifest lead sheet or a PARS barcode label on the document if crossing loaded with commercial goods as well as any other documentation pertaining to the shipment crossing into Canada, such as the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice and other documents, depending on the release type or cargo exemption. For more information.
For more information on Canadian shipment release types and what documentation is required, visit the BorderConnect Support Wiki.
References
Canada Border Services Agency Travel Document Requirements - https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/td-dv-eng.html
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative - https://www.cbp.gov/travel/us-citizens/western-hemisphere-travel-initiative
Register for BorderConnect ACI eManifest - https://www.borderconnect.com
Order PARS barcode labels - https://www.borderprint.com