Border to Border to Canada along the Red River of the North
Border to Border to Canada along the Red River of the North
Border to Border to Canada along the Red River of the North
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Charter and Mo<strong>to</strong>rcoach<br />
Companies<br />
The following are licensed by <strong>the</strong><br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Transportation<br />
for intrastate passenger travel.<br />
All have indicated <strong>the</strong>y have <strong>the</strong><br />
appropriate liability coverage<br />
and are prepared <strong>to</strong> provide<br />
information regarding <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
insurance coverage.<br />
Dakota Bus Service - Dickinson<br />
800-311-1966<br />
Offers 25 coaches for charters and<br />
<strong>to</strong>urs and o<strong>the</strong>r travel services.<br />
Harlow’s Bus Service, Inc. -<br />
Bismarck<br />
800-450-1767<br />
neal.harlows@midconetwork.com<br />
harlowsbussales.com<br />
Offers services and parts, with<br />
a variety <strong>of</strong> coaches and school<br />
buses for charters, <strong>to</strong>urs and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
travel services.<br />
Hartley’s Charter Service - Rugby<br />
800-472-2988<br />
hsbuses@gondtc.com<br />
Offers several styles <strong>of</strong> coaches <strong>to</strong><br />
comfortably seat 56 passengers.<br />
Parts and services department.<br />
Nodak-Dietrich Coaches & Tours<br />
Inc. - James<strong>to</strong>wn<br />
800-626-2599<br />
Offers a variety <strong>of</strong> transportation<br />
from coaches <strong>to</strong> school buses all<br />
with comfort and style.<br />
<strong>North</strong>land Bus Service, Inc. -<br />
Surrey<br />
701-839-2400<br />
Offers a variety <strong>of</strong> coaches and<br />
school buses for comfortable<br />
transportation.<br />
Valley Bus Charter & Rental -<br />
Fargo<br />
701-365-8518<br />
Offers a variety <strong>of</strong> coaches and<br />
school bus transportation with<br />
comfort and style.<br />
Additional RV or mo<strong>to</strong>rcoach<br />
services can be found on <strong>the</strong> Web<br />
site, ND<strong>to</strong>urism.com.<br />
Regulations<br />
Speed Limit<br />
75 miles/h (120 km/h) on<br />
interstate highways, except when<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rwise posted around major<br />
cities; 65 miles/h (104 km/h) on<br />
all o<strong>the</strong>r primary and secondary<br />
highways, except when o<strong>the</strong>rwise<br />
posted.<br />
Road Conditions<br />
701-328-7623<br />
Statewide Road Report<br />
Call 511, 1-866-MY ND or<br />
1-866-696-3511<br />
Emergency assistance<br />
800-472-2121<br />
Regulations for Interstate Buses<br />
ICC Operating Authority Buses<br />
entering <strong>North</strong> Dakota must<br />
have ICC operating authority and<br />
be enrolled in <strong>the</strong> Single State<br />
Registrations System (SSRS) prior<br />
<strong>to</strong> entering <strong>the</strong> state.<br />
Highway Use Permits<br />
<strong>North</strong> Dakota is a member <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> International Registration<br />
Plan (IRP). IRP is a one-cab card<br />
registration system for interstate<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>r carriers. Commercial mo<strong>to</strong>r<br />
carriers register <strong>the</strong>ir vehicles<br />
for o<strong>the</strong>r states through <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
base state. A $20 permit must be<br />
purchased if not a member <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
IRP. It is not necessary <strong>to</strong> obtain a<br />
permit prior <strong>to</strong> entry.<br />
nd.gov/ndhp<br />
Mo<strong>to</strong>r Fuel Tax Requirements<br />
Over-<strong>the</strong>-road opera<strong>to</strong>rs that<br />
belong <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> International Fuel<br />
Tax Agreement (IFTA) are exempt<br />
from trip permits in <strong>North</strong> Dakota.<br />
However, a $15 permit must be<br />
purchased if not a member <strong>of</strong><br />
IFTA. It is not necessary <strong>to</strong> obtain<br />
a permit prior <strong>to</strong> entry.<br />
dot.nd.gov<br />
Passport Information<br />
The Department <strong>of</strong> Homeland<br />
Security (DHS) requires that all<br />
U.S. citizens and Canadian citizens<br />
crossing <strong>the</strong> Canadian or Mexican<br />
borders by land or sea be able <strong>to</strong><br />
show documents proving identity<br />
and citizenship. cbp.gov/xp/cgov/<br />
travel/vacation/ready_set_go<br />
U.S. Cus<strong>to</strong>ms and <strong>Border</strong><br />
Protection for <strong>North</strong> Dakota<br />
cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel<br />
Get A Passport Now<br />
getapassportnow.com<br />
Passport and visas<br />
(US Department <strong>of</strong> State)<br />
travel.state.gov/visa/temp/<br />
temp_1305.html<br />
A passport is recommended. For<br />
<strong>the</strong> most up-<strong>to</strong>-date passport<br />
requirements. Please visit<br />
ND<strong>to</strong>urism.com.<br />
<strong>Border</strong> Crossings<br />
United States Cus<strong>to</strong>ms<br />
701-825-6551<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>ms.gov<br />
Duty-Free Exemption<br />
cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/<br />
kbyg/duty_free.xml<br />
<strong>North</strong> Dakota welcomes<br />
international travel. We invite<br />
you and your <strong>to</strong>ur group <strong>to</strong><br />
take advantage <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> duty-free<br />
exemption as you cross between<br />
<strong>Canada</strong> and <strong>North</strong> Dakota. Visi<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
crossing <strong>the</strong> international border<br />
are allowed <strong>to</strong> cross with a certain<br />
amount <strong>of</strong> merchandise duty free.<br />
The duty-free exemption, also<br />
called <strong>the</strong> personal exemption,<br />
is <strong>the</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal value <strong>of</strong> merchandise<br />
you may bring back <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> United<br />
States without having <strong>to</strong> pay duty.<br />
You may bring back more than<br />
your exemption, but you will have<br />
<strong>to</strong> pay duty on it. In most cases,<br />
<strong>the</strong> personal exemption is $800,<br />
but <strong>the</strong>re are some exceptions <strong>to</strong><br />
this rule. For a full explanation <strong>of</strong><br />
allowed exemptions, please visit<br />
ND<strong>to</strong>urism.com.<br />
Duty-Free <strong>Border</strong><br />
Crossings<br />
These duty-free gift shops are<br />
all accessible <strong>to</strong> people with<br />
disabilities and have mo<strong>to</strong>rcoach<br />
parking. Suggested minimum<br />
shopping time is 30 minutes. Ask<br />
about complimentary merchandise<br />
policy for driver and escort. Tour<br />
group appointment times are<br />
recommended.<br />
cbp.gov/xp/cgov/<strong>to</strong>olbox/contacts/<br />
ports/nd/<br />
Dunseith, <strong>North</strong> Dakota/<br />
(International Peace Garden<br />
Crossing) Boissevain, Mani<strong>to</strong>ba<br />
Duty Free Shop: 701-263-3147<br />
Fortuna, <strong>North</strong> Dakota/Oungre,<br />
Saskatchewan<br />
Duty Free Shop: 701-834-2331<br />
Pembina, <strong>North</strong> Dakota/<br />
Emerson, Mani<strong>to</strong>ba<br />
Duty Free Shop: 701-825-6292<br />
Portal, <strong>North</strong> Dakota/<strong>North</strong><br />
Portal, Saskatchewan<br />
Duty Free Shop: 701-926-3661<br />
<strong>North</strong> Dakota Group Travel Guide 28 ND<strong>to</strong>urism.com 800-435-5663
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