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United States/Mexico Cross-Border Long-Haul Pilot Program
John Poole III, Texas28th Annual IFTA Business Meeting
Virginia Beach, VirginiaAugust 17, 2011
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US/Mexico International Border
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US/Mexico Cross-Border Activity CY 2010
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• 2,395,916 northbound trucks crossed the US/Mexico International Border through Texas in CY 2010
• 822,803 northbound trucks crossed the US/Mexico International Border through Texas as of March 31, 2011
• 71,122 northbound buses crossed the US/Mexico International Border through Texas in CY 2010
• Texas has 28 active IRP accounts reporting 4,607,094 non-prorated miles in Mexico
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US/Mexico Cross-Border Activity CY 2010
• September 7, 2009: FMCSA initiated the Demonstration Project allow up to 100 Mexican motor carriers to travel beyond the commercial zones into the US
• March 11, 2009 – The Project was terminated
• March 19, 2009 – Mexico exercised its rights to impose retaliatory tariffs / approximate annual cost of $2.4 billion
• January 18, 2011 – Discussions commenced with Mexico to reinstate the Project
• March 3, 2011 – US and Mexico announced there is a “clear path forward” to resolving the trucking issues between the two countries
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United States/Mexico Cross-Border Long-Haul Pilot Program
• FMCSA Federal Register Notice – April 13, 2011
• FMCSA response to public comments was published on July 8, 2011
• Expected start date of program is within 3 – 4 months
• Mexico-domiciled motor carriers may operate through US and Canada for up to 3 years
• US-domiciled motor carriers will be granted reciprocal rights
• Participating Mexican motor carriers will be required to comply with ALL state and federal requirements
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United States/Mexico Cross-Border Long-Haul Pilot Program
• Prohibits transport of placardable quantities of hazardous materials
• Authority granted for international cargo – only
• Security screening
• Liability Insurance
• Emission Control Label
• Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) – Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS)
• Electronic Monitoring Devices
• General Requirements for Drivers
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United States/Mexico Cross-Border Long-Haul Pilot Program
• Nine Mexico-domiciled motor carriers participated in Demonstration Project
• Mexico-domiciled apportioned registrants will comply with ALL registration requirements
• Training requirements for regional and headquarters staffs
• Review cost of personnel, equipment and other resources
• Records checks and audit requirements
• Language concerns
• US-based motor carriers may require assistance
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United States/Mexico Cross-Border Long-Haul Pilot Program
• Sub-committee of the IRP International Committee; commissioned by the IRP Board of Directors
• Basis for the sub-committee
• Committee representation
• First conference call – July 14, 2011
• Training for jurisdictional employees
• Training for IRP/IFTA jurisdictional motor carriers
• Funding to support jurisdictional cross-border program operations and outreach/training initiatives
IRP/IFTA Cross-Border Sub-Committee
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United States/Mexico Cross-Border Long-Haul Pilot Program
• Develop list of jurisdictions’ need for implementing program
• Create a statement of work for the sub-committee
• Each border state contact FMCSA State Division Director’s Office
• Review information from the last pilot program for its application to new program
• IRP, Inc. will contact FMCSA to discuss the formation of the sub-committee
IRP/IFTA Cross-Border Sub-Committee
Questions/Comments?
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United States/Mexico Cross-Border Long-Haul Pilot Program