FMCSA Update
Canada-United States TBWG Plenary Meeting
Chicago, Illinois
April 28-29, 2009
Demonstration Project
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September 6, 2007 – FMCSA began
demonstration project
28 Mexican carriers and 10 US carriers
participated in the project
Demonstration Project
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The project was conducted under a very controlled
environment that included :
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Initial screening of carriers and drivers based on previous
safety performance
A pre-authority Safety Audit
Followed by a more comprehensive compliance review
And installation of GPS unites to monitor the carrier’s
operations
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20,374 – Number of Mexican carrier Crossings into
the U.S.
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4,035 trips by US carriers into Mexico
Demonstration Project
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Mexico-domiciled demonstration project
carrier OOS rates from September 7, 2007 to
September 6, 2008
 Driver = 0.5%
 Vehicle = 8.7%
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All US motor carrier OOS rates from
September 7, 2007 to September 6, 2008
 Driver = 7.2%
 Vehicle = 22.6%
Demonstration Project
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August 4, 2008 – FMCSA announced 2-year
extension
March 11, 2009 - Demonstration Project was
terminated
The Fiscal Year 2009 Omnibus Appropriations
Act prohibits any funds being used directly or
indirectly to “establish, implement, continue,
promote, or in any way permit” a crossborder trucking program with Mexico
New Trucking Program
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President asked USDOT Secretary to
work with interested groups to propose
legislation creating a new Program
Satisfy the concerns of Congress and
meet our NAFTA commitments
U.S. – Canada Initiatives
(Safety Rating Reciprocity)
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April 29, 1994 – U.S. and Canada
signed memorandum of understanding
relating to the reciprocal recognition of
motor carrier safety ratings
September 2008 – Achieved reciprocal
recognition through exchange of letters
Both countries are working towards full
exchange of crash and inspection data
U.S. – Canada Initiatives
(Automated Commercial Environment/ International
Trade Data System (ACE/ITDS)
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ACE/ITDS is a Customs and Border Protection
information system
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It purpose is to facilitate legitimate trade and strengthen
border security.
Motor carriers are required to file e-manifest at least 1
hour prior to US entry
Issues verified by FMCSA for ACE/ITDS
include
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Validity of drivers license,
Status of USDOT Number and Operating Authority, and
Outstanding penalties
U.S. – Canada Initiatives
(Automated Commercial Environment/ International Trade Data
System (ACE/ITDS)
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If an issue is detected, the e-Manifest
filer is notified via ACE
FMCSA will conduct inspection of
carriers with issues, if warranted
Anticipated to “go live” in the Fall of
2009
Joint Cross-Border Issues
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FMCSA needs space at ports of entry to carry
out its safety responsibilities
Establish a closer working relationship with
CBP and GSA
Need advance notice of facility and
operational changes
Modification of existing facilities and
construction of new ports of entry
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Hours of operations
Type of crossings
Lane changes
Questions?
Dom Spataro
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
North American Borders Division (MC-ESB)
1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20590
202-366-2995 ([email protected])