Border agencies extend in-transit processes

Border officials will maintain temporary in-transit processes until March 31, adding to the regulatory relief offered in the wake of B.C. floods. The announcement from the Canada Border Services Agency…

U.S. Customs promises ‘flexibility’ for trucks delivering B.C. flood relief

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is promising to “exercise maximum flexibility” for Canadian domestic trucks that have to cut through the U.S. when serving British Columbia destinations isolated by floods.

U.S. FAST centers reopen, Canadian sites remain closed

Free and Secure Trade (FAST) enrolment centers located in the U.S. will reopen on Nov. 29, although those in Canada remain closed until further notice. Conditionally approved applicants can now…

Truck drivers must mask up at ports of entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has confirmed it’s requiring truck drivers to wear masks at all ports of entry, in keeping with an executive order issued by the Center for…

FAST interviews postponed at border

TORONTO, Ont. — The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have postponed all FAST interviews scheduled between March 19 and May 1, the…

Border checks shouldn’t change post-pot: CTA

OTTAWA, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is stressing that there’s no need to increase scrutiny around commercial vehicles and drivers at the border once marijuana is legalized in…

CTA objects to proposed USDA border crossing fee increase

TORONTO, Ont. – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has let the US government know it isn’t happy with plans to raise border-crossing fees on trucks. Recently, the US Department…

CTA applauds resumption of in-transit shipments through US

TORONTO,Ont.– The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) says an agreement between the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a big step towards realizing one…