US brokerage arm
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Common Carriers in the US - get signed up, use them until you create further infrastructure (if deemed required).
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By USA law, you MUST be registered, licensed, and bonded freight broker to move any product into, out of, or intra USA. And you must pay tax to the states involved so you will also need a US chartered accounting firm or if you know what you are doing, can file everything yourself.
My suggestion is to pass it on to someone who is authorized and licensed. Check FMCSA for bonded brokers.
My suggestion is to pass it on to someone who is authorized and licensed. Check FMCSA for bonded brokers.
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Be sure you have your US broker authority and corresponding surety bond in place. US carriers will ask for it in our experience with intra US shipments. There are lots of US LTL carriers to choose from. They all want volume so be prepared to shop around if it is only a "one of" shipment.
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This is an uphill trek... and a steep one at that.
No matter how much US to US business you think you have... Unless you have an existing relationship with an intra-US carrier... you will not have enough to get anyone's attention. You're going to receive little or no discount and subject to additional billing's (re-weighs / re-class etc) that will come so far after the fact that is would be perceived bad business to re-bill your client... so you are the one that takes it in the seat (so to speak).
Bottom line here... you need to have a full disclosure conversation with your client and advise them of the potential pitfalls.
In my experience... this tree bears very little fruit.
No matter how much US to US business you think you have... Unless you have an existing relationship with an intra-US carrier... you will not have enough to get anyone's attention. You're going to receive little or no discount and subject to additional billing's (re-weighs / re-class etc) that will come so far after the fact that is would be perceived bad business to re-bill your client... so you are the one that takes it in the seat (so to speak).
Bottom line here... you need to have a full disclosure conversation with your client and advise them of the potential pitfalls.
In my experience... this tree bears very little fruit.
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Agreed, this exercise can be more trouble than it is worth. However, even if the profit margin is minimal and the work involved somewhat more than usual, it may help cement your relationship with a new client. Just be aware that if he is already shipping intra US and has established relationships with US LTL carriers, it might be a really tough nut to crack. The long and short of it is, do not let this experiment endanger your relationship and jeopardize the good work you already provide.
Even if your credit score is 900 the USA factoring companies hates Canadians.. Best to partner up with a USA broker.... Some is better than non!
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I move alot of intra US.. never planned to do that, but it sort of developed on its own. One skid shouldn't be too difficult.. lots of LTL carriers available.. Yes, you'll need to be set up with an MC and a bond.. Don't be shy about selling into the US market. They sell into ours.. go for it.
Why not partner with a Canadian factor that accepts US loads? Plenty of options out there.
if you don't find any loads towards ON, then under the cabotage rule you pick load and drop Detroit Mi but it has to be on way straight line
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Yeah, I wouldn't go there...
US and Canada Cabotage Rules
Can I pick up and deliver a load in the US as a Canadian Driver? Ever hear that question? I have, it is actually quite common as carriers look for ways to increase revenue and
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yes it's very easy for us but it is difficult to convince border officers, bc most of them don"t know clearly about it so basically just avoid itYeah, I wouldn't go there...
US and Canada Cabotage Rules
Can I pick up and deliver a load in the US as a Canadian Driver? Ever hear that question? I have, it is actually quite common as carriers look for ways to increase revenue and
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CBSP could care less if you interstate. ICE on the other hand will have an issue with it.
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