Werner Enterprises Inc., the Omaha, Neb.-based truckload transportation company, has become a certified member in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Partners in Protection (PIP) programs.
The C-TPAT and PIP programs are part of the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) initiative jointly developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection and the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency. As a member, Werner agrees to work with the governmental agencies to ensure safer borders to reduce the threat of terrorism within North America.
By participating in these programs, Werner Enterprises' FAST/C-TPAT/PIP approved customers will benefit from improved border crossing times and on-going process improvements, resulting in increased efficiencies in the supply chain.
The FAST program will allow importers on the U.S./Canada border to obtain expedited release for qualifying commercial shipments.
Copies of the letters certifying approval are available on the home page of the Werner Enterprises web site at www.werner.com.
Werner Enterprises is a full-service transportation company providing truckload and logistics services throughout the 48 states, portions of Canada and Mexico. Werner is one of the nation's largest truckload carriers with a fleet of 8,150 trucks and 21,355 trailers.
The C-TPAT and PIP programs are part of the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) initiative jointly developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection and the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency. As a member, Werner agrees to work with the governmental agencies to ensure safer borders to reduce the threat of terrorism within North America.
By participating in these programs, Werner Enterprises' FAST/C-TPAT/PIP approved customers will benefit from improved border crossing times and on-going process improvements, resulting in increased efficiencies in the supply chain.
The FAST program will allow importers on the U.S./Canada border to obtain expedited release for qualifying commercial shipments.
Copies of the letters certifying approval are available on the home page of the Werner Enterprises web site at www.werner.com.
Werner Enterprises is a full-service transportation company providing truckload and logistics services throughout the 48 states, portions of Canada and Mexico. Werner is one of the nation's largest truckload carriers with a fleet of 8,150 trucks and 21,355 trailers.
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