DRIVER’S LICENCE
- Travel documents
- Passport
- US Visa (if required)
- Work Permit or PR Card (if required)
- FAST Card (if you have a FAST Card)
- Essential Transportation Worker Letter
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
- safety glasses
- high visibility safety vest
- work gloves
- hard hat
- CSA approved safety shoes/boots
- knee pads (optional)
- glasses, vests, gloves, and hard hats can be purchased at the Bison store if you do not already have them
- bedding
- pillow
- sheets and blankets or a sleeping bag
CLOTHING
- a change of clothes for each day away from home
- towel and flip-flops for showers
- seasonally appropriate clothing - winter boots, winter gloves, winter hat and winter coat are required in cold weather climates – summer clothing for warm weather climates
PERSONAL HYGIENE KIT
- shampoo/conditioner
- toothbrush/toothpaste
- soap
- hairbrush/comb
- deodorant/anti-perspirant
- hand sanitizer and face masks
FOOD AND MEDICATIONS
- enough food for 2 to 3 meals for every day you will be away from home (you can buy more food at a local Walmart if you run low)
- if taking prescription medication – bring enough medication for the time you will be away from home (in the original container from the pharmacy)
- know exactly what food and medications are prohibited in the U.S and Canada to ensure you do not cross the border with prohibited items (if someone else packed your food - check it to ensure there are no prohibited items)
- check the following websites for prohibited and restricted items; United States Customs and Border Protection cbp.gov
- Canada Border Services Agency cbsa-afsc.gc.ca
MONEY
- cash and/or credit cards to cover meals and other expenses
- debit cards are not readily accepted in the United States like they are in Canada
TOOLS
- pin puller
- hammer
- cable cutters
- flashlight
- padlock
- bungee cords
- small pry bar
- basic tool set (pliers, adjustable wrench, screwdrivers)
TRIP PLANNING TOOLS
- Road Atlas (maps)
- GPS (optional)
- Google Maps
- Truckers Path app
- TruckMap app
- Herd2Go app
- Weather app
- 511 app