About 20 years after the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), a statutorily mandated pilot program for long-haul trucks between Mexico and the U.S. has commenced.
Mexican carriers whom have received USDOT approval for their equipment and drivers under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) program will be permitted to operate throughout the U.S. for up to three years. Likewise, U.S. domiciled motor carriers can be granted reciprocal rights to operate in Mexico.
To address safety concerns about Mexican trucks operating in the U.S., the FMCSA pilot program requires the approval of specific drivers whom have been evaluated for English language proficiency and for their past driving records. Also, specific vehicles originating in Mexico must be approved and inspected by FMSCA, and the vehicles must have GPS tracking devices installed.
As part of the implementation of the pilot program, FMCSA has issued advisory documents to local law and state commercial vehicle enforcement, attached here. A "Visor Card" summary has also been issued for enforcement personnel.
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