November 2, 2009 

New generation FAST cards required by Dec 1, 2009 

The following was reported on in the 30 October 2009 edition of "Canadian Transportation & Logistics".

First generation FAST cards will no longer be accepted at the border as of Dec. 1, 2009 US Customs and Border Protection is warning. 

The agency has been issuing new FAST cards since Mar. 16, 2009. The new cards have enhanced security features that allow Canadian cross-border drivers to comply with Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative document requirements. 

Members must activate their new FAST card within 30 days of receiving it by visiting https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/. Old cards should be destroyed. 

If you haven’t yet received your new FAST card, contact the Global Online Enrollment (link above) or call 866-530-4172