Credentials that travel with us
Compliance
in motion.
Behind every reliable shipment is a disciplined operating plan: secure trade practices, border readiness, responsible equipment and documented communication.
What compliance means here
More than a logo on a trailer.
Compliance is how freight moves with greater clarity and control. It helps align people, cargo, equipment, records and border processes before a shipment reaches the road.
The programs below each focus on a different part of transportation—from cargo security and customs readiness to emissions performance and inspection requirements.
Discuss your freight requirements ↗Built around four operating priorities
Secure
Protect the freight chain through vetted, documented processes.
Prepared
Coordinate shipment information before border and terminal handoffs.
Responsible
Support cleaner, well-maintained freight operations.
Visible
Keep dispatch, shipper and receiver communication aligned.
Program guide
What each credential stands for.
Program participation, eligibility and shipment requirements can differ by lane, commodity and party. Our team confirms the operating details for your specific load.
U.S. Customs data environment
ACE
Automated Commercial Environment
ACE is the U.S. Customs and Border Protection system used to manage trade data and electronic customs processing. It supports clearer, more consistent information flow for cross-border commercial freight.
Accurate shipment information helps reduce avoidable friction before cargo reaches the U.S. border.
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California equipment requirements
CARB
California Air Resources Board
CARB develops air-quality rules that affect commercial vehicles operating in California. Its programs address vehicle emissions and help set expectations for equipment entering the state.
California-bound freight requires careful equipment planning around state environmental requirements.
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California emissions compliance
Clean Truck Check
Heavy-duty vehicle inspection program
Clean Truck Check is California's heavy-duty vehicle inspection and maintenance program. It helps confirm that applicable trucks remain properly maintained and meet the state’s emissions inspection expectations.
It supports equipment readiness for freight that needs to operate within California.
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Supply-chain security
CTPAT
Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
CTPAT is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection partnership program focused on strengthening international supply-chain security through risk-based security practices.
Security-minded procedures help protect the chain of custody and support trusted cross-border movement.
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Freight sustainability
SmartWay
U.S. EPA freight partnership
SmartWay is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s voluntary freight partnership for carriers, shippers and logistics companies working to measure and improve freight efficiency and reduce emissions.
It gives sustainability-minded shippers a recognized framework for more efficient freight operations.
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Canada–U.S. trusted trade
FAST
Free and Secure Trade
FAST is a joint Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection program designed to enhance border and trade-chain security while simplifying qualifying cross-border commercial shipments.
Eligible drivers, carriers, importers and freight may benefit from more predictable border processing.
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Canadian supply-chain security
PIP
Partners in Protection
Partners in Protection is the Canada Border Services Agency’s trusted-trader security program. It works with the trade community to strengthen supply-chain security and reduce the risk of contraband and other threats.
It supports a security-first freight culture for Canada–U.S. commercial transportation.
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Dangerous goods transportation
HAZMAT
Hazardous materials training and readiness
HAZMAT and dangerous-goods transportation requires trained personnel, shipment-specific documentation, appropriate equipment and procedures matched to the regulated material and route.
Specialized training and planning help protect people, freight and the public when regulated dangerous goods are transported.
Official training guidance ↗Ready before the wheels turn
Tell us what your freight needs.
Share your origin, destination, commodity and timing. We’ll help identify the practical transportation plan and the details that need to be in place.
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