The Department of Transportation pilot test designed to allow 100 Mexican trucking companies to run their long-haul rigs anywhere in the U.S. has encountered opposition, both in Congress and in Mexico.

Meanwhile, plans to implement the test are progressing at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, as announced by the Department of Transportation in February.

Scott Gerber, spokesman for Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., confirmed to WND the senator's amendment approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee March 22 to block the test remains in the Emergency Spending Bill on the floor of the Senate.

Originally posted by shots
There is no real mention of all the concerns regarding Mexican trucks on the US Highways, but before they can even consider it I think they should have the following in place.

1. Mandatory Drug testing for all drivers just as US Drivers are required.

2. One standard chauffeurs license for all Mexican truckers. (Same as required for US truck drivers)

3. Mandatory safety checks for all trucks (no exceptions) We do not want trucks without breaks on our roads.

4.. Have rates set by a panel so there is no wage cutting that can cost loss of jobs in the US.

'Those are four absolutes but I am sure there probably are more I missed.

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[edit on 3/29/2007 by shots]

[edit on 3/29/2007 by shots]