Semi truck Import/export Canada to US

[crane operator]

I've shipped some small items from canada into the states. I'm looking at a truck that's in Canada, its a 1998 KW and it has the epa tag on the engine.

Its more than 25 years old, so I think from what I've been reading, that makes it easier.

Anyone do this with a truck? I know hallback was looking at shipping a yarder down, just wondering if anyone else has any experience. Strong dollar makes things a little cheaper up there. Thanks

 

[digger doug]

I bought a used Case ag tractor from Bryans Equipment in puslinch Ontario, they hauled it no problems.

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[Truck Shop]

Export duties, plus done correctly brokerage with all paper work to license in your state.
Some info here. Don't know how Missouri is but Washington State all T's crossed and I's
dotted when importing a commercial vehicle from Canada.
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[Oxbow]

I've shipped some small items from canada into the states. I'm looking at a truck that's in Canada, its a 1998 KW and it has the epa tag on the engine.

Its more than 25 years old, so I think from what I've been reading, that makes it easier.

Anyone do this with a truck? I know hallback was looking at shipping a yarder down, just wondering if anyone else has any experience. Strong dollar makes things a little cheaper up there. Thanks

I bought a 2000 KW out of Manitoba in 2017. It was through a dealer, and the deal was that the dealer brought it into Montana for us. They did obtain a new epa sticker from Cat before taking it across the border. As I recall they charged me around $1000 to bring it across the border. No other fees involved. I can pull out the paperwork to verify this if you would like.

Edit to add: The truck had originally been licensed in Washington state and then exported to Manitoba. I'm not sure if that makes a difference.

My banker told me that the wire transfer required a bit of faith as they (my bank) had no recourse once funds were transferred out of the country. We had no issues, but the transfer took a couple of days.

 

[crane operator]

I bought a 2000 KW out of Manitoba in 2017. It was through a dealer, and the deal was that the dealer brought it into Montana for us. They did obtain a new epa sticker from Cat before taking it across the border. As I recall they charged me around $1000 to bring it across the border. No other fees involved. I can pull out the paperwork to verify this if you would like.

Thanks for the info- I shouldn't need any more paperwork.

My banker told me that the wire transfer required a bit of faith as they (my bank) had no recourse once funds were transferred out of the country. We had no issues, but the transfer took a couple of days.

I had parts shipped from New Zealand in a similar fashion, life is sometimes about taking chances.



Truck is on a Ritchie Bros auction, and they supposedly are capable of handling this. But in reading the fine print, they sub the brokering out to a 3rd party. Truck would make a great counterweight hauling truck for me, but it has to go cheap to make it worth it. Exchange rate really helps right now.

https://www.rbauction.com/idp/1998-kenworth-c500-6x4-bed-truck?invId=14436907&id=ci&auction=edmonton-ab-2024212

 

[CM1995]

That truck's a hoss. It should be able to carry a weight or three. Has air to the rear so you could add a pintle and pull a heavy tag trailer as well.

FWIW I've had good luck shipping through Iron Planet which is now part of Ritchie. Nothing out of the country though.

 

[Oxbow]

Thanks for the info- I shouldn't need any more paperwork.



I had parts shipped from New Zealand in a similar fashion, life is sometimes about taking chances.



Truck is on a Ritchie Bros auction, and they supposedly are capable of handling this. But in reading the fine print, they sub the brokering out to a 3rd party. Truck would make a great counterweight hauling truck for me, but it has to go cheap to make it worth it. Exchange rate really helps right now.

https://www.rbauction.com/idp/1998-kenworth-c500-6x4-bed-truck?invId=14436907&id=ci&auction=edmonton-ab-2024212

You darn sure wouldn't have to worry about tearing it up getting into rough sites. That would probably weigh well over 30k though if I were to guess.

 

[crane operator]

Has air to the rear so you could add a pintle and pull a heavy tag trailer as well.

I've thought of doing that as a way to get a second set of weights to site, without adding a full length semi. Have the cheeks/ second load of weights on a pintle trailer, that I could just hook up to and bring the next 20-25k of weights.

 

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[James Sorochan]

Might be worth phoning the A-1 Logistics company and quiz then about the unit. Also you could find a mechanic to go through it for you.

 

[Shimmy1]

but it has to go cheap to make it worth it.

https://www.rbauction.com/idp/1998-kenworth-c500-6x4-bed-truck?invId=14436907&id=ci&auction=edmonton-ab-2024212

Nothing about that truck says "cheap".

 

[Mike L]

If all else fails, you and I will fly up there and sneak it back across the border in the dark of the night. What could go wrong? We might go to jail but we’ll have some laughs along the way.

 

[Tyler d4c]

If all else fails, you and I will fly up there and sneak it back across the border in the dark of the night. What could go wrong? We might go to jail but we’ll have some laughs along the way.

I'll join in this adventure too

 

[terex herder]

Those super fancy chicken sticks will make it sell awful high.

 

[Welder Dave]

Nisku is 1/2 an hour from me. It's RB's busiest site in N. America so they should be able or have haulers they deal with to look after everything. They will freely give contact info to the consignor. Often better items will have service records and repair work receipts in the office that potential buyers can look at. There's usually a note in the listing catalogue, additional items for this lot in the office. I need to look through that auction to see if there's any attachments or small items I could use.

If you wanted I go there and see if there's any additional info on the truck? I like looking at the massive amount of equipment they have anyway.

 

[crane operator]

If all else fails, you and I will fly up there and sneak it back across the border in the dark of the night. What could go wrong? We might go to jail but we’ll have some laughs along the way.

Smokey and the Bandit style? I'll bring my dog.


I hope you got a car with a flaming chicken on it.

 

[crane operator]

I also hope those canadian bears only got bicycles. Cause that kw has 4.56 gears, it won't outrun a grandma in a kia.

 

[Welder Dave]

You need a best friend along for the ride.

 

[Welder Dave]

I hope those canadian bears only got bicycles. Cause that kw has 4.56 gears, it won't outrun a grandma in a kia.

Could the other stick be for an aux. trans. for faster road speeds?

 

[crane operator]

Yeah, its got a aux, but a at1202 should just be a reduction and direct. No OD. It is a 18 speed so should be .73 in high gear, so its overdrive there. But not setting any high speed records.