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    Driver Licensing Requirements

    Interesting comments Bob. I paid for the medical and took it to the license place and they said that it would have to go to their head office for review????? This after my doc said there were no reservations. They said that would take about a week and when approved I could book a test....about...
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    First Extended Service Corporation

    not accepted we purchased the extended warranty for $1900 in august. Just got a letter saying they are not accepting it...wonder what that is about...oh yeah, no refund as yet. Just got he letter today..will look into it tomorrow...had to pat GST on it when i imported it to Canada...go figure
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    Importing from USA

    Amen Chip....avoid that area like the plague. Brought my truck back that way in March...never again. Just as a final note, got the sticker from RIV Friday...apparently no need for CSA approval... Anyone have any questions..PM me or answer in this thread......it really is easy and you can...
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    Importing from USA

    Just got the licence today at the local bureau. There is a descepancy with my story as opposed to yours Chip. The american border guys didn't need to do anything as the unit is not motorized. Therefore there is no need to fax 3 days ahead. This is only for trucks and cars, which I did in March...
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    Importing from USA

    OK So I paid the RIV fee on line by credit card, and overnight they emailed me the FORM 2. (RIV fee=$204) Took form 2 to Canadian Tire and the technician took about 3.5 minutes to apporve the form...pretty good hourly rate. He verified the conformance to USA standards which was a tag on the left...
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    Driver Licensing Requirements

    Thanks for the info on the airbrakes...that was a real concern based upon my research. Wwhere did you get the sample questions.....the book they sold me "THE OFFICIAL MOT TRUCK HANDBOOK" does not list anything like that. Thanks
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    Driver Licensing Requirements

    has anyone written the test yet? if so do you have to know airbrakes? It might be wise to open a thread on the actual test itself regards Bob
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    Interested in chapter

    We would like to be included in your future newsletters. Just got a 2009 Landmark and are planning on heading south for an extended stay in the south/Texas area. Will be leaving mid Oct.
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    Importing from USA

    Just in the process of importing a Landmark from USA and thought I'd share my experiences with the group. So here it goes! We went to Elkart with two rigs in mind; the 36 foot Select Suites by Doubletree and the Landmark by Heartland. We did our due diligence and visited both factories...
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    Driver Licensing Requirements

    Hi Folks, I confirm what is posted above for an Ontario A Restricted license required since June of this year for a rig combo over 45' in length, or 10,000 lbs you must: a) get a medical on the form prescribed by MOT b) submit medical and write test (the actual book they sell you ($21) is a...
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    Driver Licensing Requirements

    I was just checking on this as well. From what I can determine, as of June 2008, there is a new classification designated "A R" which is a restricted A class. It appears that for the weights you indicated, that you take a road test and are licensed for the truck/trailer combination that you test...
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