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Entry-Related Information
This section of WasteWatcher contains information that you need to know to transport municipal solid waste from Canada into the United States. The focus is on driver and vehicle requirements and load restrictions. This section also contains information on the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program, which can reduce the time you spend at the border crossing.
With recent increased scrutiny at the border to ensure homeland security, it is important to understand applicable requirements and restrictions to minimize border delays. If transporters come prepared with everything they need for border crossing, such delays should be kept to a minimum.
All foreign motor carriers operating in the U.S. are subject to the same federal and state regulations and procedures that apply to U.S. carriers. These include safety regulations, insurance requirements, labor and environmental standards, and payment of all taxes and fees. In addition, all foreign motor carriers and drivers must comply with applicable customs and immigration laws and regulations.
For more information on specific procedures employed at ports of entry, see the WasteWatcher section Procedures at Ports of Entry.
Driver Information
- Immigration requirements
- Driver qualifications
- Michigan commercial driver’s license (CDL)
- Hours of service
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Michigan alcohol laws
- Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program
Vehicle Information
- Customs requirements
- Insurance
- Inspection, repair and maintenance
- Mud flaps
- Brakes
- Air emissions
- Safety devices
- Vehicle and load size
- Michigan weight and axle loads
- Bridge gross weight formula
Load Information
Please
visit our other Border Center sites for more information
on environmental regulations.
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