Customs Self-Assessment Program
Drivers

CSA-approved importers and carriers must use a registered driver to carry CSA-eligible goods into Canada and to use the CSA clearance process.

Become a CDRP- or FAST-approved driver

Commercial drivers can be approved under the Commercial Driver Registration Program (CDRP) or the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program. Both programs have a rigorous pre-screening process.

• Apply to the CDRP
  A program that streamlines the customs clearance process at the Canadian border.
• Apply to FAST
  Provides dedicated lanes to members, where available, in Canada and the United States, as well as accelerated customs and immigration processing.

Using the FAST lane

Approved drivers may use the FAST lane en route to the United States if the following conditions are met:

• the importer is a PIP member or FAST-approved
• the carrier is a PIP member or FAST-approved, and
• all goods on-board are CSA-eligible goods (if using the CSA clearance only)

Drivers may also use the FAST lane when returning to Canada when:

• there are no goods on board
• the driver is CDRP- or FAST-approved, and
• the carrier is a PIP member or FAST-approved

Date modified:

2024-10-03