own operating authorities

[hakitall]

Just wondering if anyone could tell me what is involved and the cost to get my own authorities to haul my own loads in Canada?I would be based out of Ontario and would run primarly pq to bc.Any help or info would be greatly appreciated.

[junior]

It's not alot of money for authorities insurance for a one truck operation can be costly (up to 17000) But the most important thing is freight if it is not going to pay $2/mile minimum on the round all miles DONT do it.

[Pipeman]

Operating Authorities no longer exist. You simply need to get a National Safety Code Certificate and away you go.

[Hawkeye001]

Operating Authorities no longer exist. You simply need to get a National Safety Code Certificate and away you go.

If you are going to other provinces or states, you'll have to register for your IFTA. (Fuel Tax) Its about $10 per vehicle.

Then you'll need to get your Pro-Rate plates. You could be looking at $4000 per year for one truck for all Canadian Provinces.

Insurance.... That's the costly one... If you have commercial history, you're rates, depending on commodity, will range from $8000 to $14000 anually.

If you are going to the US, expect your insurance to double.

Like the previous writer said, you should rate at $2 per mile minimum or you'll have a tough time financially.

[farmerleach]

Insurance.... That's the costly one... If you have commercial history, you're rates, depending on commodity, will range from $8000 to $14000 anually.


I have been looking at going at trucking with my own unit full time. I currently farm and don't have a class 1, because I haven't needed yet. But we need a bigger truck for the farm and as much as I like feeding cattle their is less money in it right now than their is in trucking, yes it is that bad. SO I have a couple of questions about this operating authority, or National Safety code certificate.

I'll be primarily hauling grain for one of two companies, and my own grain that will be marketed through one of these two companies. The grain brokers that I will be working for own the grain, and I am under contract to them to haul it. I'll be working mostly Alberta and Saskatchewan. I know I need the IFTA stuff, but I haven't been able to get a good answer if I need my own operating authority.

And where can I get insurance for $14,000 a year? The quotes I have been given are in the $25-30,000. Because they don't take the last 10 years of running class three as any experience.

Thanks

[Pipeman]

If you are going to other provinces or states, you'll have to register for your IFTA. (Fuel Tax) Its about $10 per vehicle.

Then you'll need to get your Pro-Rate plates. You could be looking at $4000 per year for one truck for all Canadian Provinces.

Insurance.... That's the costly one... If you have commercial history, you're rates, depending on commodity, will range from $8000 to $14000 anually.

If you are going to the US, expect your insurance to double.

Like the previous writer said, you should rate at $2 per mile minimum or you'll have a tough time financially.$4000. is high unless you're pulling super "B"s.

Actually, prorate is about the same as 1 local plate except that you are "prorating" the cost amongst other jurisdictions.

[Zedder]

It's not alot of money for authorities insurance for a one truck operation can be costly (up to 17000) But the most important thing is freight if it is not going to pay $2/mile minimum on the round all miles DONT do it.

Wow, that seems a bit high, doesn't it?

I'm just a greentread working with a good friend who is footing the truck and fees for me to haul for him....

We have an offer of 80% of gross freight with short and long hauls...
I thought that was kinda fair....
We do have to pay everything and for 5% less, they will supply trailer as we need a 4axle and we only have a 2axle deck....

Zedder...