Roadway Express Inc. and its Canadian subsidiary, Reimer Express Lines Ltd. of Winnipeg, MB, Canada, have been certified for the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
(C-TPAT) and Partners In Protection (PIP) of the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) initiative.
This U.S. Customs and Canada Customs certification distinguishes Roadway and Reimer as the two leading less-than-truckload carriers in providing secure transportation of international freight in North America.
Being approved in C-TPAT and PIP allows the carriers to participate in the FAST dedicated lane program designed to move C-TPAT and PIP approved shipments quickly and securely between Canada and the U.S. with reduced inspection and clearance times.
"We feel strongly that being certified as a safe and compliant carrier by both the Canadian and U.S. governments is our corporate obligation, the right thing to do for national security and the war against terrorism," said Bob Carr, senior vice president of corporate and international sales for Roadway Express. "Our customers can feel confident that we are focused on end-to-end supply chain security and that we will continue to work with them to ensure continued compliance."
The purpose of FAST is to tighten border security while keeping the border open to the free flow of known, low-risk legitimate trade while enhancing the economic prosperity of both countries. The program offers expedited clearance processes for commercial shipments crossing the U.S. and Canadian border and providing a FAST lane for trucks wherever possible.
FAST processing criteria includes: FAST approved carrier; goods transported must be from a U.S. C-TPAT and/or Canada's PIP approved importer; advance information supplied by the importer or carrier; and the driver must be in possession of a valid FAST Commercial Driver card.
For additional information, contact the company at www.roadwaycorp.com.