Mexican drivers checked

Jeff · #1 (**permalink**) 05-22-2007, 10:56 AM

Mexican drivers checked
News-Leader.com, MO - 4 hours ago
Everyday we inspect hundreds of Mexican trucks in border commercial zones; these inspections show that their equipment is as safe as US trucks. ...

hillbilly frog · #2 (**permalink**) 05-22-2007, 02:08 PM

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This program allows U.S. carriers to expand their businesses into Mexico for the first time ever, beginning at the same time Mexican trucks are allowed to operate beyond U.S. border areas. These opportunities put the program on track to lower costs for U.S. consumers and make our economy more competitive.

Yeah man I believe every word of this BS.

ranger309 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-22-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hillbilly frog

Yeah man I believe every word of this BS.

Yeah, me too. I see how the mexicans take care of thier cars and pickups (great paint jobs, but NO maintainence) and I shudder.

HeadRush · #4 (**permalink**) 05-22-2007, 08:50 PM

This article is the same rhetoric that got the Cross Border Pilot Program shot down by the House. It was by someone that worked for the FMCSA and was probably something that was approved by their PR dept. On top of that, it was aimed at the general public that doesn't know much about what's going on.