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Alaska Trucking

Alaska Shipping is a unique service of the trucking industry.  Not every trucking company is willing to send their trucks to the great white north.  However, we have many drivers that enjoy the demanding job of shipping product to and from Alaska.  We are going to discuss in this article of just what is involved for both the equipment and driver to enter Alaska via Canada.

United States to Canada to United States

So how does shipping to Alaska differ versus shipping within the continental United States?  Well, in order to get to Alaska you have to go through a foreign country, Canada.  I've written other articles about Canada shipping.  Canada to US Shipping and Border Crossing Paperwork.   Hauling loads to Alaska through Canada is different than shipping directly to Canada.  In fact it's much easier, so you shouldn't be too overly concerned with the process.

  1. Passport - The driver will need a US passport.
  2. United States - Canada Transit Manifest Customs Form 7512-B
  3.  Legal Equipment - Canadian trucking laws are enforced. Spread Axle, Canadian oversize permit hauling restrictions for example.

Transit Manifest Customs Form 7512-B

This form consists of 4 copies that are validated by the US border crossing agent.

  1. The 1st copy is kept by the port of arrival, the entering Canadian Customs Officer.
  2. The 2nd copy is kept by the port of exit, the exiting Canadian Customs Officer
  3. The 3rd copy is provided to the US Customs port of reentry.
  4. The 4th and final copy is kept for the trucking company's records.

Common Questions Answered

  • The truck may be sealed by the Canadian Customs Officer, but not always.
  • PARS Labels - No Pars Labels are required for this type of move.
  • Customs Broker - Unlike Canadian destined shipments, no customs broker is required to process US to US shipments.
  • Port of Entry - Any port of entry along the border will work.

Alaska Shipping

With the right driver and equipment your precious cargo can be delivered to Alaska through Canada quickly and safely.  Like anything, familiarize yourself with the process, gather the right paperwork and your in business.

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