Guarding the U.S.-Canadian Border: Serious Business or a Frat Party?
I cross the border frequently as a commercial carrier. My own company.(Canadian) When first learning cross bordering both Canada and the USA it was trial and error. On the most part yes I had officers where were really helpfull. In the past year there have been a lot of changes with importing to Canada, and there is more to come by Jan.
Recently when I was coming back into to Canada at Windsor border (commercial warehouse) there was another driver who was having difficulty with processing his paper work. The customs officer explained things then told him to fix it or he wasn’t crossing. After the driver left, the Customs office said ” I love it when I piss of a driver”. All I could think was great I’m next. It was early morning hours and we were the only 2 customers. Could they not have helped him.
Also can these border crossing not get their shit together and do things all the same. Every border you go to they all have different ways they want your paper work put together. One lady officer again about 2am told me if I didn’t get it right this time the next time I would be sent back to the USA. They like to use this to threaten drivers.
I think another topic you should start is Custom Brokers that DON’T do their jobs. The worst broker I have every delt with in the past 15 years is Livingston. Ask any driver.
