Carriers
Carrier Operations.
Check status, confirm documents, file manifests, and get support for your U.S.-Canada crossings.
Required documents & information
Road Requirements.
Drivers and dispatch — U.S.–Canada crossings
Review the following requirements carefully, and ensure your shipment details, including weight and piece counts, are complete and accurate. If your actual shipment does not match your provided documentation, it will be put on hold.
U.S. entry requirements
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Bill of Lading (BOL) | Core shipment record. Keep commodity, weights, and parties aligned with all filings. |
| Commercial Invoice (CI) | Primary valuation document. Descriptions and totals must match the shipment packet. |
| PAPS Number | Pre-arrival reference for U.S.-bound entries. Confirm acceptance before dispatch. |
| Customs Bond Conditional | Financial security for duty and tax obligations where applicable. |
| FDA Prior Notice If applicable | Required for food, beverage, and regulated life-science products. |
Bill of Lading (BOL)
Core shipment record. Keep commodity, weights, and parties aligned with all filings.
Commercial Invoice (CI)
Primary valuation document. Descriptions and totals must match the shipment packet.
PAPS Number
Pre-arrival reference for U.S.-bound entries. Confirm acceptance before dispatch.
Customs Bond Conditional
Financial security for duty and tax obligations where applicable.
FDA Prior Notice If applicable
Required for food, beverage, and regulated life-science products.
Canada entry requirements
| Document | Description |
|---|---|
| Bill of Lading (BOL) | Primary transport document. Details must match invoice and manifest data. |
| Canada Customs Invoice (CCI) | Core valuation document including commodity descriptions and shipment value. |
| PARS Number | Pre-arrival reference for Canada-bound shipments. Confirm acceptance before dispatch. |
| CARM Reference | Duty and tax management reference. Align with broker instructions. |
| Release on Min. Documentation Conditional | May apply when limited documents are outstanding and eligibility requirements are met. |
Bill of Lading (BOL)
Primary transport document. Details must match invoice and manifest data.
Canada Customs Invoice (CCI)
Core valuation document including commodity descriptions and shipment value.
PARS Number
Pre-arrival reference for Canada-bound shipments. Confirm acceptance before dispatch.
CARM Reference
Duty and tax management reference. Align with broker instructions.
Release on Min. Documentation Conditional
May apply when limited documents are outstanding and eligibility requirements are met.
Resources
Before you go.
Most border delays trace back to missing documents or mismatched data. These resources cover what to confirm before the driver leaves, so the crossing stays on schedule.
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Frequently asked questions.
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PARS/PAPS status checks, rejected filings, missing paperwork, border holds, and release delays.
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Shipment references
Bill of Lading, PARS/PAPS number, and your internal load reference.
Port details
Port of entry, travel direction, and scheduled crossing window.
Driver and equipment
Driver name, tractor/trailer identifiers, and contact number.
Current issue
Hold reason, rejection message, or latest status update from the border.
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Include BOL, PARS/PAPS, port, and callback number.
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