Canada Border Security Slows Truck Traffic
U.S. Customs Service security checks on trucks entering the United States from Canada have caused lengthy delays,
U.S. Customs Service security checks on trucks entering the United States from Canada have caused lengthy delays,
according to Crain Communications Inc.
Two industry sources told Crain that automakers have concerns about inspection delays for trucks coming into Detroit from Windsor, Ontario.
Truck drivers who do not have the proper form must fill it out and wait as long as two hours for approval.
On top of that, truck drivers who are landed immigrants in Canada must present a visa upon entering the United States from Canada, following a new policy that took effect March 17.
Automakers say they want to end the long delays at the Ambassador Bridge.
Trucks delivering automotive parts can avoid delays if they are certified under the Free And Secure Trade (FAST) program. General Motors and the Chrysler group use FAST, but Ford Motor Co. does not, according to Crain.
FAST certification allows trucks to pass through customs inspection booths in special lanes in less than a minute.
The program requires suppliers to deliver an electronic manifest to customs before leaving the factory. The trucker must register its vehicles with customs, and truck drivers must have security checks.
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