Comments on: Is the DOT Finally Cracking Down on Mexican Trucks? http://acowboyswife.com/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:41:58 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Jay http://acowboyswife.com/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2745 Jay Sun, 16 Mar 2008 20:28:54 +0000 http://acowboyswife.com/2008/03/09/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/#comment-2745 Well, I think they've been trying to crack down on this for quite sometime... but definitely an interesting read. Jay <em>Jay's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/datmoney/~3/251450786/if-you-didnt-have-entrecard-your-blog.html'>If You Didn’t have Entrecard, Your Blog Would Have No Visitors</a></em> Well, I think they’ve been trying to crack down on this for quite sometime… but definitely an interesting read.

Jay

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]]> By: Porter M. Corn http://acowboyswife.com/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2662 Porter M. Corn Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:16:03 +0000 http://acowboyswife.com/2008/03/09/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/#comment-2662 The American public has been sold a bill of goods on this Mexican Pilot Program by self interest groups such as OOIDA and the Teamsters who follow a protectionist and nativist agenda. FMCSA statistics show that overall, Mexican carriers have a much better safety average than American or Canadians. More than 800 Mexican carriers, who previously had authority in the US before the 1982 moratorium were grandfathered in and have operated continuously and safely for more than 25 years in the US. Guns are not brought in from Mexico, they are smuggled into Mexico from the US. Generally, the majority of trucks caught with illegal immigrants or illegal drugs are American truckers looking to make an easy buck. Mexican carrier executives are businessmen, no different from a US or Canadian businessman. OOIDA has made it a point to try and persuade the American public that Mexican trucks are junk and that the border drayage fleet is representative of the trucks in the program. THEY ARE NOT! People need to learn to think for themselves and question things instead of permitting their ingrained prejudices to guide their lives. The Pilot Program does not represent a threat to America's driving public. It does not represent any harm towards America's truckers. They are just like we are. I drive a truck out of Laredo and I can assure you, if they represented any threat to my economic well being, I'd be screaming bloody murder. I have also lived in Mexico for the past 15 years and the country is nothing like what is portrayed in the media. http://mexicotrucker.com <em>Porter M. Corn's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/MexicoTrucker/~3/246740825/'>When you know nothing and think you know it all!</a></em> The American public has been sold a bill of goods on this Mexican Pilot Program by self interest groups such as OOIDA and the Teamsters who follow a protectionist and nativist agenda.

FMCSA statistics show that overall, Mexican carriers have a much better safety average than American or Canadians.

More than 800 Mexican carriers, who previously had authority in the US before the 1982 moratorium were grandfathered in and have operated continuously and safely for more than 25 years in the US.

Guns are not brought in from Mexico, they are smuggled into Mexico from the US.

Generally, the majority of trucks caught with illegal immigrants or illegal drugs are American truckers looking to make an easy buck.

Mexican carrier executives are businessmen, no different from a US or Canadian businessman.

OOIDA has made it a point to try and persuade the American public that Mexican trucks are junk and that the border drayage fleet is representative of the trucks in the program. THEY ARE NOT!

People need to learn to think for themselves and question things instead of permitting their ingrained prejudices to guide their lives.

The Pilot Program does not represent a threat to America’s driving public. It does not represent any harm towards America’s truckers. They are just like we are.

I drive a truck out of Laredo and I can assure you, if they represented any threat to my economic well being, I’d be screaming bloody murder.

I have also lived in Mexico for the past 15 years and the country is nothing like what is portrayed in the media.

http://mexicotrucker.com

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]]> By: julie http://acowboyswife.com/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2639 julie Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:43:45 +0000 http://acowboyswife.com/2008/03/09/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/#comment-2639 A big problems is that mexican trucks do not have to abide by the same rules that us trucks do. see http://firemarypeters.com/features/talkingpoints.htm A big problems is that mexican trucks do not have to abide by the same rules that us trucks do. see http://firemarypeters.com/features/talkingpoints.htm

]]> By: What this ProBlogger Mom Does in One Day | Blogging with Cents http://acowboyswife.com/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2582 What this ProBlogger Mom Does in One Day | Blogging with Cents Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:41:27 +0000 http://acowboyswife.com/2008/03/09/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/#comment-2582 [...] Nap is over.  We make a peanut & jelly sandwhich and head outside to play.  We do this until about 4:30.  My oldest had track practice so as soon as the middle son got home, which is about 4:30, I took off to Van Horn, 30 minutes away, to get my son from practice.  To kill time until practice is over, I go to the grocery store and get what we need, get gas, and feed for the animals.  I can see Tyler having to do the relay start over and over again.  He’s also holding his leg.  I guess it hurts.  What a winnie!  I guess if it got so bad, I could hire one those Scranton personal injury lawyers to let the coach know he’s working his butt of too hard.  NAH, Tyler needs to work his butt off!  Especially since his principal gave hime swats yesterday!  5:30, Tyler is done, we drive home passing DOT’S everywhere.  [...] [...] Nap is over.  We make a peanut & jelly sandwhich and head outside to play.  We do this until about 4:30.  My oldest had track practice so as soon as the middle son got home, which is about 4:30, I took off to Van Horn, 30 minutes away, to get my son from practice.  To kill time until practice is over, I go to the grocery store and get what we need, get gas, and feed for the animals.  I can see Tyler having to do the relay start over and over again.  He’s also holding his leg.  I guess it hurts.  What a winnie!  I guess if it got so bad, I could hire one those Scranton personal injury lawyers to let the coach know he’s working his butt of too hard.  NAH, Tyler needs to work his butt off!  Especially since his principal gave hime swats yesterday!  5:30, Tyler is done, we drive home passing DOT’S everywhere.  [...]

]]> By: Jaz http://acowboyswife.com/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2564 Jaz Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:40:19 +0000 http://acowboyswife.com/2008/03/09/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/#comment-2564 Hi Lori, I am willing to have my input on this because I used to drive a truck to the border towns. My loads went into Mexico and, as you said, the trucks could not cross the borders. I have seen those inspections when the DOT was really getting down on the truckers. Of course, when I was out there, the borders were closed. Yes, I realize that those Mexican truckers need the work. They are really poor in Mexico. I have been there on a missions trip some years ago. It's like stepping back in time there in the mountains. Nevertheless, this is not the way to deal with it. It was an invitation to bring in illegals and illegal substances. I suspect it will cost way more to patrol the borders now than before. As to what they are actually doing...no idea. But it sounds like a crackdown similar to one I had seen in Arizona at Nogales once. I am totally against the borders being open like this. Thanks for bringing this up. I have a lot more to say about it but it would take up too much space right now. LOL! <em>Jaz's last blog post..<a href='http://offthecuff.lurasbookcase.com/2008/03/12/those-really-expensive-clothes-and-jewelry-on-worth-ave/'>Those Really Expensive Clothes And Jewelry On Worth Ave</a></em> Hi Lori,

I am willing to have my input on this because I used to drive a truck to the border towns. My loads went into Mexico and, as you said, the trucks could not cross the borders.

I have seen those inspections when the DOT was really getting down on the truckers. Of course, when I was out there, the borders were closed.

Yes, I realize that those Mexican truckers need the work. They are really poor in Mexico. I have been there on a missions trip some years ago. It’s like stepping back in time there in the mountains.

Nevertheless, this is not the way to deal with it. It was an invitation to bring in illegals and illegal substances. I suspect it will cost way more to patrol the borders now than before. As to what they are actually doing…no idea. But it sounds like a crackdown similar to one I had seen in Arizona at Nogales once.

I am totally against the borders being open like this. Thanks for bringing this up. I have a lot more to say about it but it would take up too much space right now. LOL!

Jaz’s last blog post..Those Really Expensive Clothes And Jewelry On Worth Ave

]]> By: Peggie http://acowboyswife.com/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2519 Peggie Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:45:53 +0000 http://acowboyswife.com/2008/03/09/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/#comment-2519 I live in Texas but not near the border. The idea of trucks coming in that do not have our standards of safety really gets me. I know they are trying to make a living, and we allow Canadian trucks in, but when they do not adhere to the safety issues it is a major problem. Our truckers fall asleep at the wheel and all even with the safety standards, how many more problems will this cause if they have no rules to follow? I believe all trucks coming in should be searched. Immigration can be violated through any truck. Now, I want to also say I have taught ESL to Mexicans. Many illegals. They were all hard working, wonderful people. I love the Mexicans I have had in my classes, but I also know we need to protect the borders. After 911 we see what our lack of protection can cause. <em>Peggie's last blog post..<a href='http://meetmeinthegarden.blogspot.com/'>Meet Me In The Garden</a></em> I live in Texas but not near the border. The idea of trucks coming in that do not have our standards of safety really gets me. I know they are trying to make a living, and we allow Canadian trucks in, but when they do not adhere to the safety issues it is a major problem. Our truckers fall asleep at the wheel and all even with the safety standards, how many more problems will this cause if they have no rules to follow?

I believe all trucks coming in should be searched. Immigration can be violated through any truck.

Now, I want to also say I have taught ESL to Mexicans. Many illegals. They were all hard working, wonderful people. I love the Mexicans I have had in my classes, but I also know we need to protect the borders. After 911 we see what our lack of protection can cause.

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]]> By: Annie http://acowboyswife.com/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2514 Annie Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:38:42 +0000 http://acowboyswife.com/2008/03/09/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/#comment-2514 Hey Annie once again.....forgot to ask you 1 more thing.......I read somewhere you have Indian blood......how? I am curious :) Any link to India? :) Take care, Ann Hey Annie once again…..forgot to ask you 1 more thing…….I read somewhere you have Indian blood……how? I am curious :) Any link to India? :)

Take care,
Ann

]]> By: Annie http://acowboyswife.com/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2513 Annie Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:36:51 +0000 http://acowboyswife.com/2008/03/09/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/#comment-2513 Hi Lori, I am Annie from India. I somehow got link of your blog. You are simply amazing in blogging....Keep that up!!! Take care, Ann Hi Lori,

I am Annie from India. I somehow got link of your blog. You are simply amazing in blogging….Keep that up!!!

Take care,
Ann

]]> By: Chrystal http://acowboyswife.com/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2501 Chrystal Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:22:33 +0000 http://acowboyswife.com/2008/03/09/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/#comment-2501 NAFTA friggin sucks! I have hated the idea of NAFTA since I heard about it! I used to co-own a business where we had large trucks. We didn't travel far but none the less it sure was felt by anyone who had a truck on the road at any time. The laws have gotten so strict for those of us who try to do the right thing but then helps those who don't. NAFTA friggin sucks! I have hated the idea of NAFTA since I heard about it! I used to co-own a business where we had large trucks. We didn’t travel far but none the less it sure was felt by anyone who had a truck on the road at any time. The laws have gotten so strict for those of us who try to do the right thing but then helps those who don’t.

]]> By: Sommer http://acowboyswife.com/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/comment-page-1/#comment-2498 Sommer Tue, 11 Mar 2008 02:10:12 +0000 http://acowboyswife.com/2008/03/09/is-the-dot-finally-cracking-down-on-mexican-trucks/#comment-2498 Hmmm...I'm far away from the border (well not Canada) and so I've never thought about this. I'm removed from it. Good points. I guess it makes me uncomforable to know that trucks with different standards are crossing our borders with the risk of terrorism I think this is scary. I just don't think it's worth the risk. Thanks for opening my eyes to this. Hmmm…I’m far away from the border (well not Canada) and so I’ve never thought about this. I’m removed from it. Good points. I guess it makes me uncomforable to know that trucks with different standards are crossing our borders with the risk of terrorism I think this is scary. I just don’t think it’s worth the risk. Thanks for opening my eyes to this.

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